Teacher’s Day 2023: Teachers’ Day in India is a cherished occasion celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence on September 5 each year. This day serves as an opportunity for students and the entire nation to express their gratitude and admiration for the tireless efforts, wisdom, and guidance of teachers.

Teacher’s Day not only celebrates the dedication of educators but also reinforces the importance of education in India’s social and cultural fabric.

One way to show gratitude to your teachers is by decorating the classroom in a unique and memorable way.

Here are 7 fun and creative ways to decorate your classroom

Make a Chalkboard Appreciation Wall

To make a chalkboard appreciation wall, you need to set up a dedicated chalkboard or bulletin board where students can write their messages for their teachers. They can also draw pictures, or leave appreciation notes for their educators.

DIY Paper Flowers

Get creative by making paper flowers using different colours, sizes and shapes to create a vibrant ambience. Flowers symbolise appreciation and gratitude.

Thank You, Teacher Banner

A simple yet effective way to show your gratitude is by making a banner using construction paper, glitter, and markers. Once done, students hang it on the classroom board. On the banner, you can write a “Thank you Teacher” message and decorate it with hearts, stars and other symbols of appreciation.

Photo Booth

Create a vibrant corner in the classroom by setting up a photo booth. Use props and backdrops related to teaching and learning.

Door Decoration

Get creative by decorating the door using a door cover or a welcome message to honour your teacher.

Bookshelf Transformation

Transform the classroom into a book lover’s paradise. Wondering how? Well, just create a cosy reading corner with cushions and a canopy.

Classroom Museum

Create a make-shift museum by showcasing student’s artwork, projects, and crafts dedicated to the teachers.

Teachers devote their lives to nurturing young minds, and your gesture on Teachers’ Day will make them feel valued and cherished.

Teachers’ Day 2023: Teachers’ Day celebrated on September 5 in India every year marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Born on September 5, 1888, in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, Dr Radhakrishnan was India’s second President and first Vice President. He was also a scholar, philosopher, and Bharat Ratna awardee.

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But why is Dr Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India? Well, when he took charge as the President of India in 1962, some students sought permission from him to celebrate his birthday. Dr Radhakrishnan, however, did not approve of any fancy celebration but rather requested that the day be observed as Teachers’ Day.

Since then, September 5 has been celebrated as Teachers’ Day across the country. Various cultural programmes are organised in schools and other educational institutions to mark the day.

Dr Radhakrishnan wanted to acknowledge the contribution of teachers in society.

Dr Radhakrishnan always encouraged the youth to grow and step forward in shaping the world with the power of education.

“Teachers should be the best minds in the country” is what the former President believed.

Dr Radhakrishnan was born into a Telugu family in Tiruttani town. He was an ace student and received various scholarships throughout his life and he studied in schools at Tirupati and then in Vellore.

Dr Radhakrishnan studied philosophy at the Christian College, Madras. He is considered one of the greatest philosophers in the history of India to date. He held the post of Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936, followed by Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1939.

Some of his notable works are Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, Reign of Religion in Contemporary Philosophy, The Hindu View of Life, An Idealist View of Life, Kalki or the Future of Civilisation, The Religion We Need, Gautama the Buddha, India and China, and several others.