When it comes to thanking your kids' teachers at the end of a busy school year, it's easy to pick up a Starbucks gift card and call it a day. But after everything they've done (and put up with), don't teachers deserve a little more (and by more, we're talking about style, not a bigger price tag)? The following 20 teacher-inspired presents are sure to delight the oh-so important educators in your little ones' lives, while also showing them that you put some thought and energy into their end-of-the-year gift. From adorable items that will add some cuteness to their classroom to personalized presents that show just how much you appreciate all their work. And at less than $24 each — with many coming in at around $10 — these gifts won't break your Summer budget. The only question left: which one will they like best?!
Give her a head start on next year's classroom supplies in the cutest way possible with this Ban.do sticky note set ($12).
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)?
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.
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.
Anthropologie's stoneware cityscape pencil cup ($18) features the Eiffel Tower and more.
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.
Make sure your teacher is ready for next year's notes with Sisters Gulassa's beautiful journal set ($16), available at Anthropologie.
A Lucky Token keychain ($14) will remind your teacher to "say yes to new adventures," including next year's class!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lone Star Kitchenware's Teachers Cannot Live on Apples Alone wine glass ($15) is stemless, made of unbreakable plastic, and dishwasher safe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.