With the holidays coming up, you might be looking for the perfect gift to show your appreciation for a teacher or colleague. Finding something affordable and useful can be tricky, so save time with our quick teacher gift guide—it’s got something for every educator on your list!
We have broken this gift guide into three categories for easier browsing.
Crafts & Homemade
Who doesn’t love a homemade keepsake? I cherish the cards from students and parents that brighten tough teaching days, and my bulletin board is filled with meaningful wall art. Check out these heartfelt ideas in our teacher gift guide—they're the most sentimental options!
1. Card
A handwritten note or card goes a long way in helping teachers feel appreciated. Write a short message about their impact to fill their day with joy. To make it extra special, have the student add a picture or message as well.
2. Small Wall Art
I love hanging quotes and pictures in my classroom to brighten the space and bring joy. Choose a saying that shows your appreciation for the teacher's inspiration! If you have a Cricut machine, you can create custom wall art, and for a bonus touch, pick a quote that matches their classroom theme!
Here are some ideas to purchase or create:
3. Gift Basket
Creating a themed gift basket is a fun way to show you care. Additionally, depending on what is included in the basket, teachers can pamper themselves and enjoy some time focusing on self care. Here are gift basket ideas:
- Movie night: candy, fuzzy socks, popcorn and popcorn bowls
- Basket of Sunshine: Include all things bring and yellow: M & M's, yellow coffee mug or water cup, Lays chips, Bert's Bees chapstick and yellow lotion, for example.
- Self Care: Fuzzy socks or slippers, lotion, chapstick, sweet treats, a new book
- Sweet & Salty: Chips and chocolate
- Self Care kit: see video below!
4. Personalized Items
Personalizing a gift shows you took the extra step to make it extra special. Try using a Cricut machine, or ordering personalized gear from Amazon. Here are some ideas of items to personalize:
- Pencil Pouch
- Water or coffee cup
- Pens
- Stationary
- Name plate
- Classroom sign
$12 or Less
Many teacher gift ideas are super affordable! Here are some top picks from our Lucky 2nd Grade Teachers and Lucky1st Grade Teachers Facebook Groups.
5. All Things Coffee
Before we dive into this idea, we must acknowledge that we know not all teachers enjoy coffee. This gift idea can be adapted to fit whatever your special teacher's drink of choice. Coffee ideas:
- $10 Gift card to a local or favorite coffee shop
- New mug or thermos
- Flavored coffee beans
6. Snack Stash
Having a stash of sweet, salty, or chewy snacks can help teachers power through the day. Fill a gift bag or box with their favorite treats (students can sneakily find out what they like!). For an extra touch, add a cute container to make the snack stash even sweeter.
7. Supplies
The right supplies can make school days better! (For real!) Purchase some teacher favorites from this Amazon wishlist: Teacher Favorite School Supplies.
Higher End
If you're looking to spend a bit more, check out these options.
8. Gift Cards
Who doesn't love a gift card? The perk of this idea is being able to choose the amount and store! If you want the teacher(s) in your life to be free to purchase whatever they want, do a Visa gift card! Other gift card ideas:
- Coffee shop
- Target
- Dollar Tree
- Walmart
- Specialty local shops
- Amazon
- Lucky Little Learners
9. Apparel
A teacher trend is wearing cute, graphic tees or sweatshirts. There are very cute options on Amazon! Here are our favorites.
10. Personalized Tote
As a teacher myself, I can tell you, I love having a trusty teacher bag. Add in personalization on top of that? Organization bliss! This Amazon bag has earned 5-star ratings across the board and can hold all the things!
11. The Gift that Keeps on Giving!
Here’s a unique gift idea: give your favorite teacher the gift of time! With an All Access membership, they can skip the prep stress and save hours on lesson planning. Designed for grades K-3, especially 1 and 2, this membership provides instant access to engaging, no-prep activities with just a single keyword search!
If you want to give the gift of more free time and instant access to thousands of ready-to-use lessons, an All Access gift card is the perfect choice! For the price of a couple lattes, your teacher friend can have an entire month filled with thousands of resources a click away. Browse the gift card options below.
Want to know more? Join Angie in seeing how quickly a teacher can lesson plan with a membership!
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Finding the perfect teacher gift doesn’t have to be a big challenge! With a mix of practical, personal, and pampering ideas, you’re sure to find something that feels just right. From beautiful totes and customized decor to cozy self-care treats and smart classroom tools, these thoughtful ideas are bound to make any teacher smile. So go ahead—choose a gift that shows just how much they mean to you and makes their day a little brighter.
Do you have more teacher gift ideas? If so, drop them in the comments below!
Happy teaching!
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