TL;DR: Parents as Teachers Day is November 8th; find ways to celebrate and support the parent/teachers in your life.

Parents As Teachers Day is November 8

Parents, we wear so many hats when it comes to our children. Chef. Maid. Nurterer. Nurse. Caregiver. And, importantly, their teacher. For many families, parents are teachers for others, as well. Whether it is a school teacher, homeschool parent, doula, or nanny, it is important to take time to recognize the partnerships we have in our children’s lives. If you are a parent and also a teacher, November 8th is your day. Keep reading to learn more about Parents as Teachers Day, ways to celebrate, and what resources are available to parent-teachers.

What is Parents as Teachers Day?

Here is more information regarding Parents as Teachers Day, according to the official Parents As Teachers resource page: https://parentsasteachers.org/parents-as-teachers-day-2025/

The vision for this day is to strive for a future where every family feels seen, supported, and strengthened from the very beginning. We are setting time to recognize and celebrate the incredible impact of home visitors, parent educators, doulas, and early childhood champions who walk alongside families every step of their child’s early years. It’s a day to honor the people who walk side by side with families—from pregnancy through the early years—ensuring that every child has the strongest possible start. It is a call for action to meet families with support that is helpful to them.

Parent educators don’t just bring knowledge. They bring trust. They listen and affirm families’ experiences.

Parents as Teachers Day 2025 is a call to recognition and action. It’s a day to celebrate the stories and milestones that show what’s possible when we invest in early childhood and honor the leadership of parents and caregivers.

How to Celebrate Parents as Teachers Day?

Wondering how to celebrate this holiday with your children? There are so many ways to say Thank You to your child’s teacher, nanny, tutor, and everyone in between.

One of the best ways to celebrate Parents as Teachers Day is to bring attention to it! Talk about it with your fellow parents and teachers, use the hashtag #ParentsAsTeachers, and highlight the importance of early childhood education. Here are some social media images and banners you can use: https://parentsasteachers.canto.com/v/II5BVJH1S1/album/VMS9L?viewIndex=0

Say Thank You

Every teacher will tell you: their favorite gift is personal thank-yous from their students and families.

Here are some creative ways to say thank you to your child’s teacher:

• Create a handmade thank-you card
• Bring flowers to your child’s teacher with a handwritten note
• Share your favorite memory on social media and use the hashtag #ParentsAsTeachers
• Create a fun, short video featuring your child to send to their teacher 
• Talk about the holiday and the impact your child’s teacher has made

Donate to Your Child’s Teacher

A fun, unexpected way to celebrate your child’s teacher is by donating to them. Most teachers these days have set up an Amazon wish list with things that they use most often throughout the year.

If your child’s teacher does not have a wish list, talk to them about items they use most and donate those. Not sure what to buy or where to begin? We found a handy list that breaks down heavily used school supplies by grade level.

Not in a position to donate right now? Many schools offer parents the opportunity to volunteer in their child’s classroom. If yours does, make sure you find a time with your child’s teacher this week to do just that. Not only is this a great way to spend some time with your child and make them feel special, but it is also a great opportunity to talk to their teacher more, see what a typical day is like, and immerse yourself in their experience.

Donate to Parents as Teachers

You can celebrate Parents as Teachers Day by donating to the official cause. Here’s what your gift does, from their website:

Gifts to the Parents as Teachers National Center enable parents to build trusted relationships with trained, well-resourced, and supported parent educators. They also ensure that the organization’s educational ecosystem, including implementation guidance, award-winning curriculum, and professional training, remains informed by the latest research and best practices. Parents as Teachers National Center continues to be recognized as a wise charitable investment, receiving a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency Rating from Guidestar/Candid.

What Are Resources for Parents as Teachers?

Parents, who are also teachers, are always in need of resources. Whether you are a homeschool Mama, want to tutor your child on the side, or want to gift the educator in your life with some great resources, here are just a few we came across:

• https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/ 
• https://global.town/resources-for-homeschooling-parents/
• https://centerforhomeschooling.com/

Classroom-Friendly Fidget Toys

Every teacher is always looking for new, fun things to incorporate into their classroom. A couple of the most fun and unexpected? Bubbles and fidget toys!

At Innobaby, we create the best, non-distracting, classroom-friendly fidget toys that are perfect for the classroom.

Made of silicone and easy to clean and disinfect, our sensory fidget toys make great learning tools and help children focus, sit still longer, pay attention longer, and retain information better.

Bubble play is great fun for children of all ages! Our unique developmentally-friendly bubble blower and botanical solution can be used inside the classroom on rainy days, without leaving behind a sticky, messy residue.

Written by: Jaclyn, Marketing Copywriter