Teaching is such a rewarding profession, but man is it challenging. Showing a teacher in your life that they are appreciated can go a long way. Today, I am sharing some Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas teachers are sure to love and appreciate.
While it can be tempting to buy a teacher a mug for her coffee or daily drink, there are better options.
Tumblers that help keep the teacher’s drink hot or cold for hours (depending on the drink of her choice) is much more useful. These options are a bit pricer than a regular mug, so you may want to make it a group gift. However, I promise she will definitely appreciate it!
Two of my favorites are the Stanley Tumbler that comes in 30 or 40 oz sizes, and the Yeti Ramblers which comes in 20 and 35 oz sizes. The convenience of these brands in particular is that they fit perfectly into a car drink holder. They also come with handles which makes carrying them that much easier.
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Teachers have to write A LOT! Whether it’s grading papers or writing notes, teachers use colored pens throughout their day. There is definitely a debate on which ones are the best, but the top two choices are usually PaperMate Flair felt tip pens or PaperMate InkJoy gel pens.
Although you probably can’t go wrong, you might want to ask the teacher in your life which ones they prefer. 😉
Who doesn’t love a great smelling candle right?
I found this great “Thank You” candle on Amazon that I think is just PERFECT for Teacher Appreciation Week. It has great reviews, is made in the USA, contains no Phthalate, and is nontoxic.
Speaking of “Lighting Up Their Day,” a rechargeable book light is another great gift for teachers. Many teachers love to read for pleasure or are reading to further their education. Many of those times, they are reading into the dark hours of the day. A book light is a practical and thoughtful gift that your teacher will surely appreciate.
If you don’t have time to search for gifts or aren’t sure what to gift the teacher, a gift card is a great gift. Take a quick moment to find out what stores or restaurants she frequents and give her a gift card to that location.
If you’re not sure and haven’t had time to ask, here are a few teacher favorites:
A gift that can last forever is one of the best to give. A metal teacher bookmark will remind the teacher of the giver whenever she uses it to mark a page in book. There are a few bookmarks with beautiful teacher sentiments available.
A beautiful Alex and Ani teacher bracelet is not only gorgeous, but it also makes a great keepsake.
Both of these gifts are also a great gift for teachers to give to give to their interns as they finish up the year.
Creating something or writing a for the teacher is always a great option. Teachers love to know that they are loved and appreciated for all the time, love, and effort they put in. A personalized reflection sheet is a meaningful gift option.
Want to make it even more meaningful, secretly give one to each student and have them fill it out. Then, place them in a project folder with sheet protectors and make it into a book. She will hold on to this for years to come.
If you’d like to get a better feel of what your teacher likes, give them a survey a few days before Teacher Appreciation Week begins. This will help guide you find the perfect gift.
I hope Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas help you find the perfect gift!
