Teachers have such an impact in our lives and our children’s lives. Now more than ever, it’s important to show our appreciation for teachers. Choosing the right teacher appreciation gifts helps you show your gratitude and give back to these important people.
Especially during the last year, teachers have been faced with new challenges and forced to adapt constantly. But still, many teachers have maintained a positive classroom environment and continued shaping the lives of their students.
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The Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Choosing thoughtful teacher appreciation gifts doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This list has some of the best teacher appreciation gifts to help you thank your child’s teacher this year!
Be Kind Tee Shirt
This Be Kind Tee is cute, comfy, and perfect for teachers. It’s a comfortable, soft, and lightweight tee that’s easy to pair with lots of styles.
The “be kind” message is perfect for the classroom! A huge part of what makes teachers amazing is their ability to shape our children’s character. That’s one reason why this adorable tee would make a sweet teacher appreciation gift.
Cute Coffee Mug
If there’s one thing that every teacher needs, it’s caffeine! Morning coffee helps give teachers the energy they need to teach, inspire, and even make learning fun.
This adorable Teach, Love, Inspire coffee mug is the perfect gift, especially for the teacher who loves their coffee or tea. It’s actually available in three different colors and designs, which means you can find the perfect mug with one click.
The mug is sure to put a smile on any teacher’s face, and this is a great gift because it’s practical and usable! This mug is a vacuum-insulated stainless steel tumbler that’s perfect for hot and cold drinks. It’ll keep any teacher’s beverages at the perfect temperature for hours.
It also features a handle and a spill-resistant, clear lid with both a straw hole and a slide cover.
Amazon Gift Card In Cute Packaging
Educators provide so much for our children, but especially classroom supplies and a positive, fun learning environment. That’s why an Amazon gift card makes an amazing teacher appreciation gift!
An Amazon gift card gives teachers the opportunity to buy whatever they need, for themselves, their students, and their classrooms. Even better, this specific gift card comes with cute packaging that feels extra special.
You can choose the amount of money for the gift card, ranging from $15-$100 or even a custom amount. Plus, the gift card includes free one-day shipping, which is a win—especially if you’re shopping a little last minute!
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Teacher Themed Gift Set
This sweet, done-for-you gift basket is an easy, amazing way to show your child’s teacher just how much you care.
It includes a pink marble mug, a high-quality notebook and pencil case, a stainless steel keychain, a fruit-scented candle, a delicate pink sunflower soap flower, and a colorful greeting card.
These gift boxes are already amazing, but they’re also beautifully packaged in environmentally friendly packaging.
Teacher Appreciation Bracelet
This beautiful teacher appreciation bracelet is a gorgeous, thoughtful gift for any teacher. It features a sweet education quote: “It takes a big heart to teach little minds.” It goes with lots of outfits, and it’s a sweet reminder for educators of the impact they have each day!
Starbucks Gift Card Pack
A pack of Starbucks Gift Cards is another sweet, easy teacher appreciation gift! Every teacher loves treating themselves to a special drink, but Starbucks is something so many of us don’t splurge on often.
You could even pair this pack of gift cards with the cute mug from earlier in this article for an all-around coffee-themed gift.
Desk Plant
Desk decor items make great teacher appreciation gifts! This adorable desk plant is the perfect way to brighten up any classroom.
Your child’s teacher will adore the cute outside design and the plant can double as something special for future students, too.
Teacher Tote Bag
When you’re choosing teacher appreciation gifts, you should always think about gifts that are cute but still practical. This Teacher Tote Bag is the perfect gift for any educator!
Teachers have a lot to transport to and from work each day. This large, zippered tote bag has enough room for tons of stuff, a front sleeve pocket perfect for a tablet, and two water bottle side pockets. It also has three organizational pockets inside.
This tote is made with a sturdy, durable material, is fully lined, and is comfortable to wear!
Choosing the perfect teacher appreciation gifts is easy when you have a great list of options! These gifts are the best for any teacher in your children’s lives. No matter who you’re shopping for, any teacher will love these sweet and simple gift ideas.
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Great ideas! I am loving that desk plant idea so much???? My fav teacher loves desk decor items, so she’ll love this gift for sure!
Hey Everything Enchanting, Thank you! I do agree with you the desk plant is great. Thank you for stopping by.
This is a great list to keep in my back pocket for when my girls are old enough to be in school!
Hey Briana, Perfect, and it will be here before you know it, lol. Thanks for stopping by!
I bought all our teachers starbucks gift cards and stuck them in a changing color Starbucks cup! They loved it.
Hi Sara, How fun. I bet they loved them; I would love those too. I just picked up the Starbucks confetti cup myself. Thanks for stopping by!
This is such a beautiful and thoughtful compilation. Asides the Tee, i really do love the potted plant
Hey Louisa, Thank you for the kind words, I as well. Thank you for stopping by!
These are great gift ideas. I absolutely love the mug. I also think a gift card is a good idea.
Hi Jenn, Aww, thanks for the kind words. I love the mug as well. And with the gift card inside the mug PERFECT! Thank you for stopping by!
I love that bracelet. It’s so pretty and meaningful. I would give that plus the Amazon gift card. You can’t go wrong with a gift card.
Hi Monica, No, you can never go wrong with a gift card. Bracelet and gift card would be perfect! Thank you for stopping by!
Some great ideas! I still havent bought anything for the teachers yet… I am behind. That desk plant is so dang cute though… loving it.
Hey Amber, That’s okay. You can join Marie and me in the last-minute club, lol. Agree the desk plant is perfect. Thank you for stopping by!
What perfect timing. I was going to start researching next week. These are lovely ideas and really help me with deciding what to get for our teachers.
Hi Melanie, they say timing is everything, lol. So happy these ideas will help. Thank you for stopping by!
I love that Teach Love Inspire coffee mug! I think that a coffee mug is always a good gift!
Hi Catalina, Love coffee mugs. We could always use one more coffee mug, right?. lol Thank you for stopping by!
This is such a good idea. What I regret during high school was not being able to give appreciation gifts to my favorite teachers. This time, I’d definitely do it to my kids’ teachers.
Hey Ivan, Thank you! I agree with the regrets; I as well am doing it now for my daughter’s teachers… Thank you for stopping by!
Customized mugs are perfect gift always, thanks for sharing your idea.
Hi Richelle, Yes, I agree the mugs are a perfect gift. Thank you for stopping by!
This is such a good compilation! I tend to do everything last minute so this is great for reference, lol.
Hey Marie, YES! I’m not alone doing everything last minute, lol. Thank you, and Thank you for stopping by!
These are all such thoughtful ideas. I would love to pick out some of these for our teachers.
Hi Marysa, Thank you for the kind words. Sounds like a great plan; you have to grab them all, lol.
Thank you for stopping by!
I am ordering that Be Kind tee shirt just for me. Ha. I’m a retired teacher, so that counts, right?
Hi Terri, I love it, and you bet it counts. I want to see that t-shirt on you soon! Lol. Thank you for stopping by!
I love your ideas. I plan on giving out gift cards. We so appreciate the teachers.
Hello Amber, Thank you! Gift cards are a great gift as well. Thank you for stopping by!
I am so glad that I found this. We are always looking for new ideas for teachers!
Hey Heather, I’m glad too! Thank you for stopping by!
These are such nice gifts but my son is on remote learning still. I hope he would have the chance to meet with the teachers that have spent endless hours with him on zoom this past year.
Hey Melissa, Oh wow! I thought schools were all in person by now. Arizona has been back in person for quite a while. As a matter of fact, Thursday or Friday is the last day of school for all Arizona students.
These are so great! Definitely need to get something for the teachers they are amazing
Hi Tisha, Happy you like them. Yes they are. I couldn’t agree more with you. Thank you for stopping by!
These are such great gifts for teachers! thanks for sharing this. I always loved all my teachers
Hey Bella, Thanks, and you’re welcome; I did too ! Thank you for stopping by!
We’ve never done it when I was in school, but it’s such a nice gesture and I love that bracelet
Hi Mimi, we didn’t either. I have all through my daughter’s schooling. Bracelet is my favorite as well. Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my gosh that blossom kit is super cute! Perfect for a desk with a little bit of room.
Hi Serena, Is’nt adorable. I love it! Thanks for stopping by!
Such nice ideas to reward our hard-working teachers. Love that Be Kind T!
Hi Kelly, I do, too thought about getting myself one as well, lol. Thanks for stopping by!