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As a teacher for multiple years, I was on the receiving end of many lovely and wonderful gifts for various occasions and as a momma now who is experiencing giving gifts to teachers for the first time, I wanted to make sure that I give gifts to my kids’ teachers that they will love and enjoy for years to come.
Please let me preface this post with a disclaimer so I don’t have people throwing rocks in my general direction: all teachers {or at least the good ones} will appreciate *any and all* gifts sent their direction. I can tell you from personal experience that I certainly did not go into the profession to expect gifts from my students and their families and every single present that was sent my direction was received with lots of love and appreciation. I promise.
But here’s the thing: one person can have only so many coffee mugs and apple-related decor items. {Don’t throw rocks now please!} I know that parents and kids think that those are an awesome gift idea to give your favorite teacher {and they are}, but why not change things up a bit? Some of my most favorite gifts were those that were more personal to me, rather than the general “teacher-y” gifts. Dig deep and think about what you know about your child’s teacher or have your kidlet so some undercover work.
I’ve rounded up 15 teacher gift ideas that would have been stand-outs to me {let me beat a dead horse now and say ALL gifts are appreciated and cherished}. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
15 Awesome Teacher Gift Ideas!
Quenching Your Thirst from Lisa Storms
Free download from Eighteen 25
Chalkboard easels from I Heart Nap Time
Chalkboard Mug from Hi Sugarplum!
Ruffled Bookmark from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
Two Toned Tote from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night
Lunch Bag from Martha Stewart
Puppy Pillow from TaylorMade
Pencil Bouquet from Less Cake {More Frosting}
Colored Chalkboard from Michaels
DIY Brag Boards from Shanty 2 Chic
Cookie Cup from eighteen25
Letterpress Notecard Set from Sweet Rose Studio
DIY Book Bags from City House Studio
Painted Glass Vases from Little Gray Fox
Teachers are treasures free downloads
So what do you think? Great ideas, right?
As always, I have lots more inspiration on my Pinterest, especially the Teacher Teacher board! I’d love for you to stop by and follow! -Katie
Looking for more gift ideas? You’ll love this post:
25 fabulous homemade gifts
Tori
I love those ideas! Especially the chalkboard mug!
Abbie
As a teacher myself for several years, I will be less diplomatic and say that some gifts I have received from students were similar to gifts you get as a kid from a great aunt who doesn’t really know what’s age appropriate or what your interests are. These are all great ideas!
teachinfourth
I think a few of these would be great ideas for teachers…I wouldn’t mind getting one or two of them (I teach 5th grade), but most of them are cutesy, and not really for a male teacher, you know?
A case of Dr. Pepper would always be appreciated though.
In fact, I wrote a similar post, but mine is more geared to the dos and don’ts. I won’t post a link to it, but I will say that I’m glad you wrote something about gifts because sometimes the cheap candy or knick-knacks just don’t quite cut it, you know?
Karen
I think it’s the thought that counts especially when it’s a child giving you a gift. If you get one that does not “cut it” then perhaps that family can’t afford one that does…or maybe it means something else…. I’m giving homemade gifts this year (one that the kids can help with). I think going too extravagant looks like you’re looking for favors.
Ashley @ MommyByDayCrafterByNight
Thanks so much for featuring my Two Toned Tote Tutorial!! xoxo
Tsuki aka LittleGrayFox
Such cute ideas! I love the printables :) thank you for including my painted vases!
-Tsuki
Kayleigh
On the recent posts page (this is on page 3) there is a picture of what looks like an ice cream kit or gift box. Do you know where that post is? I’d love to find it!
Kathy
These are great ideas. You might like this adorable felt apple brooch that’s so easy even a child could make on in one evening:
http://www.larkcrafts.com/needlearts/teacher_gift–idea/
Catherine
Loved these ideas! So fresh and different, plus allows us to show our creativity in the sea of “end of year gifts”. Thank you!!!
Molly
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http://educationmom.com/2012/06/01/em-gem-12-what-a-teacher-really-wants-not-another-mug/
JOJOBI
these are cool, but i still need more! Want totally unique homemade teacher gifts! Still can’t find!
Daniel
Some great gift ideas there. They all have a craft feel to them which is perfect for teachers.
Elle@GiftGoggling
The caramel apple gets my vote. A nice twist on a old standard. That and the fact that I can’t resist caramel.
Mrs. S.
As a teacher, most of those gifts look really great, but I have to say……NO MORE MUGS, please!!! Not even cute ones with chalkboard paint on them. :-)
John
I like your ‘modern-simple-minimalist’ blog’s tone and layout. And of course the ideas ! Specially the DIY Book Bags, very much inspiring !
Michele Schultze
Love your ideas for teacher gifts, very clever
Jamielyn
Thanks for your comment. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Debbie
Really I just liked the tumblers, the strawberry bath stuff in the coordinating basket, and the caramel apple, but those are really great ideas!
tiffany
Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas. I truly appreciate my kids teachers and would like to get them something that will be useful. I will be picking from these this year. I was thinking a gift card but wanted something a little more personal and these are perfect. Thank you again.
Emily
Wow, those are some beautiful gifts! Must be some very crafty parents out there; I don’t think I ever received anything so lovely but always enjoyed it when kids put some time in to saying thank you.
ashfarm
Cool!
Lorene
Awesome ideas- I like the button bookmarks- cute but practical
Jamielyn
THanks Lorene! They make great gifts! :D