Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Teacher + Free Printables
Gifting to your child’s teacher can be hard. You want to show your appreciation for all the work they do but have no idea what they like or need. Most likely, your child’s teacher doesn’t need another “Best Teacher” mug. To make gifting easier for teacher’s appreciation week or a teacher’s birthday, we have curated some tips and teacher gift ideas for getting your classroom hero something they will love.
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What does your child’s teacher really want?
There are some simple ways you can determine if a gift would be fitting for your child’s teacher.
The gift should fit into one or more of the following categories:
- Practical: The gift should be something that the teacher can actually use, such as a gift card.
- Simple: The gift doesn’t have to be store-bought to be amazing! Something as simple as homemade goodies can show their teacher how much you appreciate the work they do.
- Thoughtful: A personal gift, such as a necklace with the teacher’s monogram, will let them know that they are special to your child.
- Meaningful: Homemade keepsakes and cards are always special for teachers to get. Especially, if it includes photos of their students from throughout the school year.
If you want to get more information on your child’s teacher before purchasing them a gift, consider sending your child with a teacher gift questionnaire in their notebook.
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5 Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Teacher
These teacher gift ideas are perfect, as they are fun, unique, and easy to add personal touches to.
Throw Blanket
A cozy throw blanket is a simple gift idea that can be kept in the classroom or taken home. You can never go wrong with this gift. Plus, throw blankets are easy to personalize to a teacher’s preferences with unique designs and different sizes.
Gift Cards
You cannot go wrong with a simple gift card. A gift card to a local boutique or a coffee shop is a simple way to show your appreciation. Make this gift a bit more personalized with an adorable gift tag.
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Holiday Plant or Succulent
If you are looking for a simple gift to give your child’s teacher before school ends for holiday break, consider a plant or a succulent. These last way longer than traditional flowers. Add a cute plant tag to make the gift extra special.
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Custom Phone Case
Here’s something that ticks all the right boxes on what to give your kid’s teacher. A cool personalized phone case is all things practical, simple, and meaningful. They’re able to use it to protect their phones and, at the same time, remember its significance every time they flip out their phones.
Some fantastic design suggestions that’ll make them go “aww” include a monogram of their name, class picture, or a simple “Best Teacher Award” statement.
Cute Notebooks
A cute notebook makes for a great teacher gift! Teachers love notebooks, especially when they are personalized. Not only can they use notebooks for school, but they can also use them for journaling while at home.
Sanitation Essentials
Sanitation is always important in the classroom, especially post-pandemic. Making your child’s teacher a basket with classroom sanitation essentials is something necessary that your child’s teacher would appreciate. To make this simple gift more special, tape these sanitation labels to each item in the basket.
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Showing love to your child’s teacher through gifting is a great way to thank them for all the work they do, especially in our post-pandemic society. Like with all gifting, it is the thought that truly counts!
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