Find the perfect gift for your child’s teacher that stays within your budget with these cheap teacher appreciation gifts.
These last 6 years of raising a kid, I was certain of one thing:
It was the most difficult job on the planet.
Endless sleepless nights, cleaning up bodily fluids way more often than you ever imagined, and worrying every time your kid opened their mouth to talk to another adult.
Being a mom is definitely not my idea of an easy occupation. But it turns out there’s one job that’s right up there on the same playing field:
Being a Teacher.
Instead of having one, two, or three kids to take care of, you’re suddenly hurled 30 excited and talkative children.
All at once.
And all in a confined space.
Your job is to settle them down, keep them occupied, make sure everyone understands the lesson on their own level, manage snack time, be a referee, be their away from home shoe tie-er, and not end up crying in the corner before school gets out a 3 pm each day.
Um, no thanks.
I’ll stick with being a mom and giving profuse thanks to my son’s teachers instead.
And of course, nothing says thank you quite like a gift (especially during teacher appreciation week).
Below are some of my favorite inexpensive teacher appreciation gifts. Don’t worry; you’ll find one perfect for your teacher too!
21 Easy & Cheap Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Want a gold star worthy gift idea for your child's teacher? Then get them this personalized wooden sign!
This sign is perfect for spring and summer and will help teachers transform their space into a cozy nook that welcomes every new student.
This bracelet is a great choice for any female teachers since it’s simple and classic. It’s made of stainless steel and comes in rose gold or silver. It has the words “teach”, “inspire”, “love” stamp on the outside of the band.
You can never have too many keychains, right?! Snag one of these cute pencil keychains to give to the special teacher in your child's life.
This cute pencil pouch measures 6.5″x9″ and is perfect for carrying all your teacher’s must-have items. Add a gift card to your teacher’s favorite store or even a chocolate bar and you’ll have a great gift for teacher appreciation day!
If your child's teacher is really into art and creativity, these teaching supply coasters are so fun and perfect for preschool, pre k, and kindergarten teachers!
We think it's a fun gift idea your teacher will love.
Sentimental teachers will adore this pint-sized book. Inside, there are pages of fun fill-in-the-blank prompts your child can fill in. They’ll love this thoughtful gift idea.
Sentimental teachers will adore this keychain. It reads, "A good teacher takes a hand, opens a mind & touches a heart". They’ll love this thoughtful apple gift idea!
If you’re looking for an extra special gift for a teacher this year, consider this tree of life necklace. It’s made of pewter and symbolizes the characteristics of teachers including wisdom, strength, and resilience.
This fun and colorful pencil bracelet is a cute, small gift idea teachers will appreciate.
What teacher wouldn’t love getting these quirky teacher socks? They come in black or gray and they’re just too cute to pass up!
Teachers who could use some extra laughs will get a kick out of this funny book.
It’s a collection of laughable quotes kids have said to teacher Alyssa Cowit over the years including ones like, “I gave up homework for lent.” and “I can’t marry him. He cries too much. No one wants to deal with that!”.
Practical teachers who always have classroom supplies on their wish list will love this glitter glue set. It’s perfect for slime making, art time and so much more!
This cute teacher desk sign is a great gift idea to help remind your child’s teacher just how much she means to you. There are 8 different quotes to choose from so you’ll be able to find the perfect one for her.
This adorable wooden apple sign will look so good on your child's teacher's desk! It's a unique gift idea she'll love!
Which teacher appreciation gift idea is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.