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We rounded up the best gifts to show teachers how appreciated they are.
The 33 Best Gifts For Teachers, For Teacher Appreciation Day And Beyond
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Teachers deserve a lot of appreciation these days and a great way to show them that all of their hard work has made an impact is with a simple but effective gift — particularly one that could help make their lives that much easier.
Whether it's Teacher Appreciation Week or the last day of your favorite class, we outlined some practical gifts for your favorite teacher, from a portable coffee maker to an under-desk foot hammock.
Gift cards![]()
Target
Amazon Gift Card
At the end of the day, teachers will always appreciate a gift card from a place like Amazon where they can buy whatever they need for themselves or their classroom. Retailers like Target, Staples, or Walmart are also great options.
A set of teacher affirmation cards![]()
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Teacher Affirmation Cards
Teaching can be overwhelming but these affirmation cards are sweet and grounding reminders that their work is meaningful. With mantras like "What other teachers swear by may not work for me and that's okay" and "My students feel safe in my classroom," these cards are a small but sweet token of appreciation for any teacher.
Decadent cupcakes they can enjoy![]()
Baked By Melissa
Cupcake Gift Boxes
Who doesn't love getting a sweet surprise? With delicious flavors ranging from Cookie Dough to Pink Frosted Donut, these bite-size treats are sure to please. You can also add a special gift box to complete the gift.
A potted plant for their desk![]()
The Sill
Snake Plant Laurentii
Nothing says "thank you for helping me grow" quite like an indoor plant.
Essential supplies with a personal touch![]()
Etsy
Personalized Teacher Whiteboard/Chalkboard Eraser
A teacher can never have too many whiteboard markers. This gift set comes with a customized whiteboard eraser for an extra personal touch.
A personalized message from their favorite celebrity![]()
Cameo
Cameo Video
Take the gold standard of teacher gifts — a personal and thoughtful letter — up a notch and have their favorite celebrity deliver the message. You can choose from thousands of celebrities to record a personalized video message to send to the teacher. (Since the more famous celebrities can be pricier, this can be a great gift to split with other classmates).
A bouquet of everlasting flowers to brighten their classroom![]()
Idlewild Floral
Idlewild Floral Confetti Deluxe Bouquet
Flowers are a classic way to brighten your teacher's day. While fresh flowers have their own charm, a dried bouquet can last for years and is fairly classroom-proof (no water-filled vase required). We named Idlewild the best flower delivery service for dried bouquets thanks to its lovely assortment of colorful and vibrant options.
A personalized embosser for their library![]()
StampiShop/Etsy
StampiShop Custom Stamp
This unique, thoughtful gift embosses books with "from the library of [their name]" by pressing down like a hole-puncher. It's the kind of thing most people would never buy themselves but would genuinely cherish and get a kick out of if they received it as a present.
A meaningful memory book![]()
Duncan and Stone
Teacher Memory Book
It can be easy to focus on the hard and stressful days of teaching but this thoughtful memory book will help them capture the best moments. With space for photos, student quotes, and question prompts, this gift is one they'll cherish throughout the years.
A story from the students' perspective![]()
Target
"Dear Teacher" by Paris Rosenthal
Perfect for preschool or kindergarten teachers, "Dear Teacher" is a love letter to all kinds of educators, written from the perspective of the kids who learn from them. It's an adorable message that teachers can share and appreciate with their students.
An on-trend water bottle![]()
Stanley water bottles are huge.
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Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler
A stellar water bottle is a timeless life upgrade, but it'll be especially useful this summer. This stainless steel version from Stanley is extremely popular, so your teacher will be on-trend with all their kiddos.
A scented candle that reminds them of a happy place![]()
Amazon
Homesick Scented Candle
This is a great gift that's sure to make them feel sentimental. Whether it's their hometown, college town, or favorite spot to vacation, a Homesick candle — with scents inspired by all sorts of locations — will bring them back to that favorite place.
Adorable apple earrings for everyday wear![]()
Uncommon Goods
Fruit Drop Earrings
An apple is an old-school teacher gift but this one will last far longer than the first day of class. These bright, hand-cut fruit drop earrings come in strawberry, pink grapefruit, and green apple for a cute accessory they'll want to wear every day.
A custom box of self-care goodies![]()
Happy Box Store
Happy Boxes Build a Care Package
If you want to give the teacher in your life a custom care package, Happy Box has tons of unique gifts to choose from, including custom mugs, snacks, candles, coffee, and more. If you aren't sure what to include, you can start with a curated box and make it their own with a sweet card.
A warming plate for their coffee![]()
Amazon
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
It's a rare day that a teacher gets to finish their coffee before it gets cold. Give them the gift of perpetually warm coffee with this mug warmer they can plug in right at their desk.
Takeout any time they want it![]()
DoorDash App
DoorDash
Door Dash Gift Card
Teachers log long days to support and enrich the lives of their students. Make sure their next easy, delicious dinner and relaxing night in is comped with a Doordash gift card.
A coloring book full of relatable phrases![]()
Amazon
"Teacher Life: A Snarky Chalkboard Coloring Book"
There are some situations that only teachers can understand, and this adult coloring book perfectly captures them with humor and cheekiness. The illustrations are single-sided, so they can take the page out and frame it if they so wish.
A cute K-Mini Single-Serve coffee maker![]()
Amazon
K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
If your teacher is a big fan of coffee, why not bring that luxury straight to their classroom? This miniature coffee maker is just small enough to fit on a desk or end-table and comes in six different colors for optimal color coordination. Plus, it'll be nice to have on-demand caffeine for those late-night grading sessions.
A way to squeeze in leisure reading![]()
Audible/Instagram
Audible 3-Month Membership
In between grading papers and designing lesson plans, it might be hard for your teacher to carve out time to read a book (for fun). Audible is a great way to catch up on the bestsellers everyone's reading, appreciate the classics from a new angle, or finally dive into that book they keep falling asleep to in bed.
A funny book of the best wrong test answers![]()
Uncommon Goods
"F in Exams" by Richard Benson
After a stressful year for teachers, you may want to celebrate the funny and lighthearted side of the job. This book compiles some of the most amusing and inventive real-life wrong answers to grade school and high school tests.
Delicious food from some of the best restaurants in the US![]()
Goldbelly
Restaurant Meal Kits
Bring a bit of their favorite restaurant right to their door. From bagels to barbeque, Goldbelly ships food gifts nationwide from iconic eateries in major cities.
Treats to add to their snack stash![]()
Snack Magic
Snack Magic Stash
Almost every teacher keeps a stash of snacks and treats for those days when they really need a pick-me-up. With a snack magic box, you can create a custom snack box full of treats the teacher will love.
A book-of-the-month subscription![]()
Book of the Month/Facebook
Book of the Month 3-Month Membership
A hardcover book delivered monthly is a great way for a teacher to unplug and kick their feet up over summer break. Every month, they can choose from acclaimed fiction and nonfiction titles.
A personalized notebook, planner, or address book![]()
Minted
Teach From The Heart Notebook
Give this one to the best teacher you know. You'll be able to customize the cover design, interior cover, and interior format of the notebook.
A personalized desk sign![]()
GaroSigns/Etsy
GaroSigns Personalized Desk Wedge Sign
The wedge is a solid natural hardwood while the sign is shatter-resistant fogged acrylic glass, allowing it to last through any teacher's illustrious career.
A custom rubber stamp![]()
SayaBellStamps/Etsy
SayaBellStamps Custom Stamp
Gift the stamp they'll always reach for first as they check and grade homework. You can get creative by submitting a picture of your teacher's face or their favorite catchphrase. There are three different mount choices and many more size options.
A cozy plush blanket![]()
Nordstrom
Bliss Plush Throw
Add to their home setup with a plush throw to wrap themselves in luxury. Available in a wide array of colors, this blanket adds coziness to any room.
A coffee subscription![]()
Driftaway Coffee/Instagram
Driftaway Coffee Subscription
Chances are the coffee in the teacher's lounge isn't exactly top-notch. Thankfully, Driftaway Coffee's is, and keeps things interesting by sending new whole bean varieties every month (and improving upon the next selection based on their feedback). By the end of the school year, your teacher will have a good idea of the type of coffee they really like.
A fragrant candle![]()
Otherland
Otherland Candle
These sophisticated coconut and soy wax candles come in scents ranging from refreshing Canopy (fig, ivy greens, mint) to rich Chandelier (champagne, saffron, leather). The beautiful look, delightful scents, and personalized matchbox make this candle gifting experience special.
A personalized key ring![]()
Leatherology/Instagram
Leatherology Hotel Keychain
The full-grain leather keychain is a perfectly composed accessory that they'll love to carry, especially if you personalize it (for only $5) with a monogram.
A detailed poster of opening lines from famous novels![]()
Pop Chart
Lab 'Diagrammatical Dissertation on Opening Lines of Notable Novels'
English and grammar teachers will appreciate this chart diagramming the opening lines from 25 famous works of fiction. After admiring the partitioned, color-coded picto-grammatical representations, they'll want to read the books all over again.
A colorful tote bag![]()
Baggu
BAGGU Giant Pocket Tote
BAGGU makes great bags and its machine-washable cotton totes are no exception. Help your teacher carry all those lesson plans, tests, and homework papers with this cute yet sturdy tote.
An coffee mug they'll actually use![]()
Amazon
Hydro Flask 12 oz Coffee Mug
Whatever it is they drink in the morning to prepare them for the school day ahead, this insulated mug keeps the beverage at the appropriate temperature for an astonishingly long amount of time. It has a comfortable handle and comes in many bright colors.
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