I taught high school for seven years, and in that time, I received countless gifts from students and parents. Many of them I still have today, because it's one of the best ways to remember the wonderful kids who came into my life through the classroom. As the beginning of the school year approaches, it's time to plan a small gift of appreciation for your child's teacher. After all, they're going to be taking on the difficult task of nurturing your child and teaching them all of the academic things they need to know. Here are 25 small and inexpensive gifts to give teachers as a token of your appreciation. And bonus: they're all actually awesome!
These simple and sweet Personalized Pencils ($2-$12) come in packs of one, two, three, four, five, six, or 12.
Teachers have a lot to organize, so help them out with a Custom Pencil Bag Pen Case ($10).
Talk to any teacher and they'll tell you that dry erase markers are no joke. Keep them safe with a Custom Dry/Wet Erase Marker Holder ($15-$19).
Let them know how you really feel with a touching Thank You For Helping Me Grow! Seed Pack ($1).
For extra effect, present the New View Black Letter Board With Gray Trim ($13) with a sweet message already written out.
This But First Coffee Travel Mug ($16) is perfect for the teacher who is always on the go.
Instead of taking care of other people's work, give your teacher a chance to write their own thoughts in this beautiful Marble Journal With Gold Foil ($7).
No one drinks more water than teachers, so plan accordingly and get them a Personalized Water Bottle ($13).
Even though this Personalized Pen Pot ($21) is super cute, there's no promise that the pens won't go missing the first day of school.
Give them a place to jot down their brilliant lesson plans with a Personalized Red Polka Dot Apple Notepad ($6-$15).
This Hanging Wood Name Sign ($14) is a great way to say hello and welcome others into the classroom.
The Apple Travel Mug ($16-$20) give you the option to have the bottom dip-dyed in glitter!
Stamps, like pens and markers, always seem to go missing in a classroom. Replenish their supply with a sweet Teacher Stamp Set ($20).
You know what's cuter than a regular-size panda? A Mini Panda Desktop Stapler ($5).
Chic and sleek, the U Brands Desktop Tape Dispenser ($9) will make your teacher the envy of the school.
Keep them energized with the Stumptown Coffee Roaster Hair Bender ($14, originally $15).
Teaching can be stressful, so give them a chance to relax and breathe with the Yogi Tea, Honey Lavender Stress Relief ($3).
Let them know you know how special their job is with the Mud Pie Definition Teacher Canvas Tote ($10).
Help them catch some much-needed zzz's with the Junk Food Wonder Woman No Sleep Eye Mask ($4, originally 5).