For A Teacher Who Gives Wings

Had the honor of decorating my son’s 1st grade teacher’s door to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week !

During Back-to-School Night at the beginning of the year, I was completely in awe of her classroom library, it was truly one of the most magical spaces I’ve ever seen. Every detail felt intentional, inviting, & filled with a deep love for learning & reading. It instantly left an impression on me.

From that moment, I knew I wanted to find a meaningful way to celebrate that magic. The only thing I felt could add to her already beautiful space was plush storybook characters from MerryMakers (Creepy Pair of Underwear, Amy Wu, Pete the Cat, Island Born, Dog Man, Pout Pout Fish, Last Stop on Market Street, Dragons Love Tacos), bringing some favorite beloved classics & popular characters to life.

The door design was inspired by the very same books as the stuffies gifted to her, tying everything together in a thoughtful & cohesive way. Since she loves bumblebees, I leaned into that theme with sweet touches throughout.

Lastly I had signage made for her library that reads: “Reading Gives You Wings” & “In The Library, We Have Wings.” It also wouldn’t be complete without a book, so A Teacher Like You, written by Frank Murphy & Barbara Dan, illustrated by Kayla Harren.

Just a little buzz of love and appreciation for a teacher who helps her students soar, creates everyday magic in the classroom, and leaves a truly lasting impact on every child she teaches .