Teacher's Day 2024: From high-tech to heartfelt, here are 7 unique ways to celebrate Teacher's Day in style

Teacher's Day celebrations: Launch a social media campaign where students, alumni, and parents share stories, photos, and videos of their favourite moments with teachers. Use a hashtag like #ThankYouTeachers(school/ college name) to collect and display these posts in a digital collage (Image: Canva)

Teacher's Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to express love and respect to teachers and their contributions. The date marks the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a respected scholar and the second President of India, who valued education highly. In the year 1962, Dr Radhakrishnan suggested using his birthday to celebrate teachers, and since then, schools and colleges across the country have held special events to show appreciation for educators.

In the past, celebrating Teacher's Day meant a simple bouquet of flowers and a handwritten card or a cultural event. It was a heartfelt gesture, but the celebration rarely ventured beyond the traditional. Fast forward to today, where gadgets and AI offer exciting new ways to honour your mentors. As you breathe in the digital age, it's time to mix the old with the new and transform the way you celebrate those who shape your future.

Here are 7 surprising ways to mix old and the new and elevate Teacher's Day celebration in 2024:

The #hashtag campaign: Launch a social media campaign where students, alumni, and parents share stories, photos, and videos of their favourite moments with teachers. Use a hashtag like #ThankYouTeachers(school/ college name) to collect and display these posts in a digital collage, showcasing and expressing gratitude.

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Dedicate a song: Create  a song dedicated to teachers and play it during class or at an assembly. For example, a custom song with lyrics about the teachers' impact on your life and learning can be a touching tribute.

Appreciation video: Make a video where students and ex-students express their appreciation for their teachers. Each student can record a short message or share a memorable story, compiling it into a heartfelt video. Alternatively, create a reel of surprise video messages from former students or colleagues who share their gratitude and fond memories of the teacher.

Role reversal day: Organise a "Role reversal" day where students become teachers for a short period. They can lead a class or give mini-lessons, giving teachers a break and offering a fun way for students to understand the teacher's role.

Classroom photo decorations: Decorate the classroom with coloured printouts of photos and special moments shared between teachers and students. This could include snapshots from school events or memorable classroom activities.

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Special meal for teachers: With permission from school authorities, order in food for the teachers or organise a potluck. It’s a great way to share a meal together and show appreciation.

Cultural extravaganza: Host a cultural event where teachers are the audience. This could include student performances such as dances, skits, mimicry or musical acts, giving teachers a chance to relax and enjoy.