Page plan · 13 pages

Written for: Primary and secondary pupils and their teachers

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   Our World Teachers' Day board for 5 October

   • Today we celebrate World Teachers' Day on 5 October.
   • This board is our class thank-you to the people who help us learn.
   • We will look at history, stories and ways to say thanks.
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   Why the day falls on 5 October

   • 5 October marks the anniversary of the 1966 recommendation on teachers.
   • That document was adopted at a special intergovernmental conference in Paris.
   • The date links today's celebration to a promise about teachers' rights and duties.
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   How UNESCO started the day in 1994

   • UNESCO launched World Teachers' Day in 1994.
   • The day honors teachers everywhere, in every kind of school.
   • It reminds people that good education depends on supported teachers.
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   The 1966 recommendation on the status of teachers

   • The 1966 recommendation was made by UNESCO and the International Labour Organization.
   • It describes teachers' rights, responsibilities and working conditions.
   • It says teaching is a profession that needs training and fair support.
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   One morning in a classroom

   • Picture a morning: the teacher arrives early and prepares the room.
   • Pupils come in, greet each other and settle down to start the lesson.
   • Teachers answer questions, explain ideas again and encourage shy learners.
   • Ask yourself: what did a teacher do for you this morning?
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   The first celebrations around the world

   • Many schools mark the day with songs, cards and small performances.
   • Pupils often help run the lesson or lead an activity for their teacher.
   • Celebrations can be simple: a thank-you, a drawing or a round of applause.
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   Cleaning the board for the last time

   • Wiping the board is a quiet moment to look back at what we learned.
   • Each pupil can name one thing a teacher taught them this year.
   • A clean board is a fresh start for new questions tomorrow.
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   Teachers around the world: one job, many classrooms

   • Teachers work in big cities, small villages and online classes.
   • Some teach tiny groups of pupils, others teach very large classes.
   • Rooms and tools differ, but the job is the same: helping children learn.
   • Primary and secondary teachers each guide pupils at different stages.
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   The world needs 44 million more teachers by 2030

   • The world needs 44 million more teachers by 2030.
   • Sub-Saharan Africa alone needs 15 million of them.
   • So about a third of the global need is in that one region.
   • Supporting teachers and making teaching attractive helps close this gap.

   Column chart: Additional teachers needed by 2030. Source: UN issues global alert over teacher shortage (29 February 2024), reporting UNESCO's Global Report on Teachers · checked 2026-10-10

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    Teachers' days in different countries

    • Many countries have their own teachers' day on different dates.
    • Each country picks a date linked to its own history or traditions.
    • World Teachers' Day on 5 October connects all of them.
    • Find out when your own country thanks its teachers.
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    A story of a patient student

    • This story is about a student who struggled to understand a lesson.
    • The teacher stayed calm and tried new ways to explain it.
    • Slowly the student succeeded, thanks to patience and practice.
    • Patience from teachers and learners helps everyone grow.
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    Sayings, a riddle and a drawing tip

    • A saying to share: a good teacher lights a candle for others to see by.
    • A riddle: I get smaller the more I am used, and I help you write. What am I? (a pencil)
    • Drawing tip: sketch light outlines first, then add details and color.
    • Pick a favorite saying to write on the board.
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    Write a note to your teacher

    • Write a short note that begins with the words: Thank you for...
    • Name one specific thing your teacher did that helped you.
    • Add a kind wish, then sign your name and decorate the card.
    • Hand it over on 5 October with a smile.