You may not be able to thank your favorite teachers with a vacation to the Bahamas, but you can still show your appreciation with these sentimental teacher gifts.
It’s the least we can do for our beloved educators who work tirelessly in and out of the classroom with endless compassion, patience, and resilience.
While they obviously appreciate handwritten notes and drawings from their students, the teachers in your life deserve something extra special this year.
We’re talking about gifts that help them unwind after a long day of work or personalized items that remind them that their influence extends beyond the classroom.
Read below and find the perfect gift for your child’s teacher!
Thoughtful Gifts For Teacher Appreciation
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“Why You’re the Best Teacher Ever” Book
Teachers have one of the hardest jobs in the world. They have to come up with lesson plans, grade papers, and offer their support, and they do it all with a smile on their face. While they might make it look easy, every teacher out there needs a little pick-me-up from time to time. So instead of a handwritten note, sit down with your kiddo and fill up this personalized “Why You’re the Best Teacher Ever” book. For an even more memorable gift, you can arrange with the other parents in the class and have each student write sweet messages, jokes, and drawings.
This self-inking teacher stamp is an all-around A+++ in our book. It’s surprisingly affordable, and you can personalize it with your teacher’s name or your favorite words of encouragement to make it more personal.
Chances are your favorite teacher loves to curl up with a good book. Elevate their reading experience with an elegant gift that’s cute enough to display. These bookmarks are made with copper and plated in gold and silver to preserve their color, prevent fading, and make them resistant to wear. Best of all? They come with purple rhinestones and a charming flower pendant at the bottom.
Is there anyone on Earth who isn’t obsessed with stickers? Brighten your teacher’s day – and the whole classroom’s— with this set of scratch and sniff stickers. It’s a total must-have in every teacher’s drawer! Encourage and reward the kiddos with this value pack that comes with 675 stickers and a variety of scents, like peppermint, raspberry, watermelon, cherry, banana, peach, chocolate, cake, and corn, among others.
Your favorite educator will feel all warm and fuzzy when they read the message on this heart-shaped keychain. Each set comes with 3 keychains, which makes it the perfect gift for when you have more than one teacher to show your appreciation.
If you want to help them relax after a long day, you can’t go wrong with this appreciation gift basket. It comes with a coffee tumbler you can personalize with their name, a notebook, a bath bomb, and two diamond pens. It’s the type of gift they can use all year round!
It may seem like a small gesture, but this meaningful gift will remind them how much you appreciate all the work they do. Prop the trinket dish next to the bathroom sink or keep it by the nightstand to keep earrings, necklaces, rings, and night creams organized. It doubles as room décor and delivers a sweet message that thanks teachers for being in someone’s life, for making them smile, and for encouraging them when they need it the most. A truly adorable gift.
There’s a reason why this essential oil diffuser has more than 5,000 five-star reviews: it’s moderately cheap and doubles as a mini-humidifier. It’s a little something-something that will keep their office smelling great while they grade papers or work on class lessons. This little device is coated in wood grain and goes well with any style of décor. Since aromatherapy is really personal, we suggest getting a variety pack of essential oils like this one so they can pick and choose a scent that works for them.
“It Takes a Big Heart to Help Shape Little Minds” Tumbler
Most teachers already have a nice collection of novelty cups and cute water bottles. But do they have a tumbler that’s both sentimental and practical? Didn’t think so! This mint-colored tumbler comes with a lid, a silicone straw, and a gift box. It’s made out of stainless steel and will keep drinks cold or hot for up to three hours.
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