The Teacher Inspiration You Need Today

Many of us have had a great teacher in our past who inspired us, and most teachers aspire to be that kind of role model to their students. But who inspires you?

Every good teacher needs some motivation in their survival kit, so we rounded up some of our favorite inspirational teacher quotes that are just as important as any other school supplies for teachers you might be shopping for.

Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Post in Your Classroom.

Here’s some teacher inspiration that’s not specifically designed for your eyes only but will be meaningful to young minds, too. Try to make sure your classroom has a prominent bulletin board where you can post important updates, such as these motivational quotes.

• “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do …” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• “Try and fail, but don’t fail to try …” John Quincy Adams
• “The secret of getting ahead is getting started …” Mark Twain

Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Share With Families.

We know you’re busy preparing your lesson plans and start-of-year communication. Maybe you’re planning to send welcome emails or letters as part of your teacher survival kit or are focused on your back-to-school night communication. One of these inspirational quotes below might be just the thing to show your parents and families how important the art of teaching is to you — and how delighted you are to have their child with you for the year.

• “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude …” Thomas Jefferson
• “For success, attitude is equally important as ability …” Walter Scott
• “The beginning is the most important part of the work …” Plato

Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Put On Your Desk.

It’s fun to share your thoughts with others, but other times, you may want a more personal quote on your desk. You can think of these inspiring quotes as part of your teacher survival kit — good to keep you going even when teaching kids gets tough. True, sometimes only chocolate will do, but these quotes can help too.

Try to write them in a journal or your planner. You can jot them on an index card to hide among your desk accessories to come across them when you need them most.

• “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses …” Abraham Lincoln
• “Well done is better than well said …” Benjamin Franklin
• “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant …” Robert Louis Stevenson

And here are two inspirational teacher quotes that may get you through any day, no matter how long.

• “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it …” Lou Holtz
• “A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions …” Confucius

And finally, one to read on the days that the parents are just too much.

• “Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something …” Plato

Has a great teacher inspired YOU? Maybe it’s a co-worker, a former colleague, or even a parent or child who has impacted your life or contributed to your love of learning. Why not write a thank-you card or note of encouragement to them to show that teacher appreciation? It will mean the world to them, just as these inspirational quotes will keep you going on the days you need it most.

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