Everyone had that one favorite teacher who changed their life. During teacher appreciation week, what can you do to try and repay the favor?
Educators are often denied the credit they deserve for shaping young minds. Children rely on great teachers to learn about the world and teach them how to think. But too often, even the best teachers get taken for granted. To demonstrate a true appreciation for the work of the amazing teachers in your life, you’ll want to find a great gift that goes beyond apples or an Amazon gift card.
Personalized gifts are a fun way to let that special teacher know how much they’ve impacted their students. Teachers will love thoughtful gifts from students, and from school administrators who value their work just as much.
We’ve put together a list of some of the best gift ideas for your child’s teacher that will show how much their hard work is valued throughout the school year:
Custom school supplies
Classroom supplies are always in demand by teachers. And while it may seem boring or strange to have classroom supplies as a gift for teachers, the reality is that if they don’t get the items from someone else, teachers will have to supply these things themselves. That’s why helping them to stock up on all the items they need is a great way to show appreciation for your kids’ teachers.
There’s no template for what kinds of things they might need (elementary school teachers will have different needs than high school teachers!) We can help by offering custom colored pencils, desk sets, highlighters and more!
Custom gifts to make the day easier
Dealing with kids all day is rough. Treat teachers right by gifting custom items that make the day a little more bearable and fun!
For example, consider send a gift pack that contains a sturdy stainless steel tumbler, a gorgeous ceramic coffee mug, and a customized tote bag to carry all of their belongings in! All of these items are printable with your logo or personal message, and we can even help you combine them into a custom box that we’ll ship right to teachers’ doors!
End of the year celebration kit
Sometimes, the perfect gift is unrelated to the work performed. Help teachers celebrate the end of the year with a custom gift box that they can use to make the most of the time between the last day of classes and back to school.
Consider sending gift baskets chalked full of goodies geared towards having fun, such as some boozy popcorn, a shot glass and a cocktail kit. If you’re looking to take a more wholesome route, maybe a FitBit fitness tracker or custom yoga mat is the way to go!
Teacher appreciation day relaxation box
Give teachers the ability to momentarily forget about the sharpie and crayon marks on the ceiling of their classroom with a relaxation kit geared towards letting them have the perfect day.
You can start with gifting them a Starbucks gift card to begin the day with a nice latte, and maybe include a gift card to a local spa they might enjoy. We can help you build a wellness package too with items like custom sheet masks, lotion and soap kits and more.
Custom gift made by students
Finally, the bestthank you gifts for teachers should include some items or sentiment from their students themselves. Things like handmade bookmarks go a long way, especially when someone coordinates for the entire class to help contribute.
Another idea is to create a DIY pencil holder from a glass jar or mason jar. Paint the jar a fun color, and then have each student in the class sign his or her name. It might seem small, but useful items that teachers will use day in and day out make for great gifts that will remind teachers they are loved by their students.
These are just a few teacher appreciation gift ideas, and hopefully they spark some inspiration for what you can do to show some love. If you want to create custom gift sets for a group of teachers you know, reach out and we can help!
