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Custom teacher appreciation cards with your photos or your kid's art

Make custom teacher appreciation cards with your photos or a picture of your kid's drawing, plus your thank-you on the back. They're 4x6 photo postcards, not folded cards, so there's no envelope or stamp: we print and mail each one.

Loved by families across the countryEstimated delivery Oct 23 – 30
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A photo postcard of four family pictures resting on an open red mailbox in autumn
A laughing grandmother and grandfather holding up a photo postcard
A photo postcard held on the fridge with fruit magnets, beside a school photo and a child's rainbow drawing
A mom in the kitchen holding up a photo postcard next to her baby in a high chair
A photo postcard on a red gingham picnic blanket with lemonade and strawberries
A young couple and their dog on the couch holding up a photo postcard
A photo postcard on a party table with confetti, a party hat and birthday cake
A puppy asleep on a yellow couch next to a photo postcard

What people are saying

  • “I’ve been sending postcards back and forth with some long distance friends and I genuinely forgot how fun it is to get something in the mail that isn’t a bill lol”
    Steven G.
  • “My boyfriend and I are long distance and this hits completely different than texting pictures. We already FaceTime constantly so having an actual picture of him on my desk feels less digital.”
    Claire O.
  • “My parents love my postcards and I never would have done it without Familyletter, I don’t think I have ever even bought a stamp before. Love it and will keep using them!”
    Tricia M.
  • “I visited my grandparents last week and it was awesome to see their fridge covered with my postcards! They seem to really appreciate them”
    Eric S.
  • “I sent one to my best friend after she moved across the country and now we’re obsessed. We talk all the time but getting real pics is totally different.”
    Georgia K.
  • “This is such a good “thinking of you” gift, it feels way more intentional than sending a text”
    Alex U.
  • “I sent the first one as a joke and now everyone asks when the next one is coming”
    Patrick E.
  • “I send a few postcards a month to my buddies from college, it’s kind of like a monthly time capsule”
    Elijah P.

See how it works in 20 seconds

Pick photos, write a note, we print it, then stamp and mail it. Postage included.

Put your kid's art on the front

Photograph the drawing flat in daylight. It prints edge to edge, and the builder warns you if it's too small to print sharply.

No drawing? Use a photo, like the science fair volcano. Up to four fit, so the art can share the front with the artist.

Teacher appreciation cards that are postcards, on purpose

With no envelope to open, the art is the first thing the teacher sees. Your note and the address share the back.

Looking for teacher appreciation cards to print at home? Skip the printer and the card stock. We print it and mail it.

When is Teacher Appreciation Week?

The first full week of May, with National Teacher Day on its Tuesday. The NEA's Teacher Appreciation Week page lists each year's dates.

Allow up to 15 days for the mail, so ordering by mid-April is the safe choice. Missed it? The last week of school works too.

Personalized teacher appreciation cards: what to write

Name the teacher, name one thing that changed this year, and let your kid sign it. Borrow a line:

  • Thank you, Ms. Rivera. Ava reads under the covers now, and we blame you.
  • Mr. Chen, Leo explains fractions at dinner whether we ask or not. Thank you for this year.
  • From room 12: thank you for the read-alouds, and for the patience.

How to send thank you cards for Teacher Appreciation Week

Mail it to the teacher at school, or home so your kid can hand it over. Each card can go to its own address.

A teacher writing to students? That's postcards from teachers to students.

  1. Add the drawing or up to four photos, type the note and check both sides.
  2. Pay, then enter the address for each card.
  3. We print it in 1 to 2 business days and mail it by USPS First-Class Mail.

Teacher cards made in this builder

Card front with one full-size photo of a child's crayon drawing of a red house under a yellow sun, with a Thankful for you sticker
The drawing, edge to edge
Card back on the Stars pattern with a note to Ms. Rivera from Ava and family in a handwriting-style font, a gold star sticker and the address box
The Stars back, from Ava
Card back on the Dots pattern with a note to Mr. Chen about fractions at dinner, signed by the Parker family in a plain font, with a sunshine sticker
A parent's note, in plain type

When to order teacher appreciation week cards

Order at least 15 days before the day, and earlier in December.

Sending for a birthday or a holiday? Please allow up to 15 days. USPS can run a little slow, especially in December.

Most cards arrive in 5 to 10 business days: we print within 1 to 2 business days, then it travels by USPS First-Class Mail. We can’t guarantee a delivery date.

What it costs

PostcardsPriceEach
1$9.99$9.99
2$17.99$9.00
3$24.99$8.33
5$34.99$7.00
10$59.99$6.00

Shipping is free on every order, even one card. Each card in an order can go to a different US address.

Teacher appreciation card questions

What do you write in a teacher appreciation card?

Name one thing the teacher did this year and what changed because of it. Let your kid add a line or sign it. Two sentences is plenty.

How do I make a thank you card for my teacher?

Photograph your kid's drawing, add it here, type the note and pick a font. FamilyLetter prints the 4x6 postcard and mails it, with free shipping on every order.

Is it a folded card in an envelope?

No. It's a 4x6 glossy photo postcard: pictures on the front, your note and the address on the back. There's no envelope and no stamp to buy.

How long does a teacher card take to arrive?

Most arrive in 5 to 10 business days: printed within 1 to 2 business days, then USPS First-Class Mail. We can't guarantee a delivery date.