Best Christmas Gifts For Teachers
Looking For the Perfect Gift For Teachers? We Have 28 of Them
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If you want to show your child's teacher that you truly appreciate the leadership and commitment they've shown your children this year, put some thought into getting them a holiday gift. You don't have to spend a ton — a simple gesture rooted in their favorite hobbies does the trick. Whether that's encouraging them to indulge in a good lunch, reading, or curling up at home to relax, we've highlighted our favorite teacher gifts for the season.
1 Stylish Bookends
If there was ever any doubt in anyone's mind what these Stylish Bookends ($35) were for, they pretty much spell it out for you.
2 Anthropologie Cityscape Pencil Cup
Anthropologie's stoneware cityscape pencil cup ($18) features the Eiffel Tower and more.
3 Whole Foods Market Gift Card
4 Teachers Cannot Live on Apples Alone Wine Glass
Lone Star Kitchenware's Teachers Cannot Live on Apples Alone wine glass ($15) is stemless, made of unbreakable plastic, and dishwasher safe.
5 Philosophy Thank You Set
6 Personalized Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Etsy seller Juniper Wylde's stainless steel water bottle ($24) has a large apple graphic with a personalized name on one side and inspirational words on the other.
7 Animal Alphabet Monogram Mug
Available through Anthropologie, artist Florence Balducci's Animal Alphabet mug ($8, originally $10) features a monogram letter with a coordinating animal, ranging from a fashionable alligator to a smartly striped zebra.
8 Why You're the Best Teacher Ever Journal
Give your kid's teacher a super-personalized gift with this Why You're the Best Teacher Ever journal ($15). The hardcover journal comes with fillable pages for your kids to write in their favorite memories of their teacher.
9 Jonathan Adler Pop Candle Bubblegum
No matter what scent you choose, the Jonathan Adler Pop Candle Bubblegum ($38) is an elevated pick.
10 Ban.do Mark It Stamp Set
Ban.do's adorable Mark It stamp set ($14) lets teachers write and stamp with style. The six markers are two-sided, with one side featuring a heart, star, thumbs-up, checkmark, dollar sign, or lip stamp.
11 Sloth Photo Clips
If your teacher loves to display photos in the classroom, Urban Outfitters' Sloth Photo Clips Set ($16) is sure to be a hit. This set includes seven sloth clips with a wire strand to string along a wall like a banner.
12 Paper Source Best Teacher Ever Journal
Paper Source's Best Teacher Ever journal ($15) is a golden spiraled notebook with a blue fabric cover featuring a golden apple and a "Best Teacher Ever" message. The first 10 sheets are lined, followed by unlined pages.
13 Mark and Graham Color Pop Pen Cup
Give her a chic place to store pens, pencils, and more with Mark and Graham's Color Pop pen cup ($15). The cup is made of lacquer, available in four colors, and can be monogrammed.
14 Wooden Beaded Lanyard
Most teachers are required to wear lanyards for at least part of their days, so why not spice it up with Etsy seller's West Market Design's wooden beaded version ($14)?
15 Lucky Token Keychain
A Lucky Token keychain ($14) will remind your teacher to "say yes to new adventures," including next year's class!
16 Sisters Gulassa Notebook Set
Make sure your teacher is ready for next year's notes with Sisters Gulassa's beautiful journal set ($16), available at Anthropologie.
17 Ban.do Sticky Note Set
Give her a head start on next year's classroom supplies in the cutest way possible with this Ban.do sticky note set ($12).
18 Marble 8” Planter
This gorgeous Marble 8" Planter ($34) is definitely going to be on display on their desk.
19 Beaching Not Teaching Tote
Celebrate Summer with Etsy seller Joy & Chaos's Beaching Not Teaching tote ($12). You'll get extra points if you fill the cotton canvas bag with sunscreen, a beach towel, and a fun beach read.
20 Best Teacher Ever Pencil Case
Your teacher can use Moonwake Designs' Best Teacher Ever bag ($15) as a pencil case, makeup bag, or cute catchall. The beige cotton-canvas bag has a black zipper with a silver pull.
21 Mark and Graham Iris Catchall
Mark and Graham's Iris catchall ($19) has a fun eyeglass silhouette and is finished with a gold rim, comes in three colors, and can be monogrammed.
22 Personalized Bookmark
Etsy seller My Moments of Bliss' custom bookmark ($15) reads "thank you for helping me write a chapter in my story," hand stamped on the front of an aluminum bookmark featuring a beaded charm. You can also add your teacher's name and the school year.
23 Ban.do Optimism Tumbler
Ban.do's Sip Sip tumbler and straw combo ($14) features an "optimism" motto and holds 20 ounces of your teacher's favorite drink. The acrylic cup has an insulated double wall and comes with a soft silicone straw.
24 Glitter-Dipped Coffee Mug
Etsy's The Pink Polka Dot's travel coffee mug ($16+) comes in 10 different colors, with or without a glitter-dipped base. Each design is personalized with your child's teacher's name.
25 Wooden Plant Marker
Etsy seller Here's to Us! created this adorable wooden plant marker ($10), which says "Thank you for helping me grow," followed by a short personalized message. Place it in a potted plant, and you're good to go.
26 Artori Design Wondershelf Superwoman Floating Bookshelf
It's no secret that women are superheroes, and this Artori Design Wondershelf Superwoman Floating Bookshelf ($32) proves it.
27 Hydro Flask Sports Water Bottle
The Hydro Flask Sports Water Bottle ($35) offers supreme temperature-controlled hydration (drinks stay cold for 24 hours and hot for 6).
28 OmieBox Bento Lunch Box
This adorable OmieBox Bento Lunch Box ($40) features two different temperature-controlled sections for both hot and cold foods.
