Show Teachers Your Appreciation With These 10 Thoughtful Gift Card Ideas

Barnes & Noble Gift Card ($25-$100)

If you're shopping for the avid reader, give them a Barnes & Noble Gift Card so they can fill their at-home library up with reads they won't be able to put down. The brand also has plenty of e-books and audiobooks, stationary, movies, and even vinyls they can buy as well. They can also use the gift card towards getting Barnes & Noble's ereader, the Nook.

Netflix eGift Card ($15-$200)

If you're shopping for someone who loves to watch the latest movies and spend their weekends consuming TV shows by the season, they'll thank you endlessly for this Netflix gift card. Treat them to a month (or more) of endless movies and TV, and even throw in a few recommendations of what to watch.

Uber eGift Card ($25-$50)

Teachers often have to juggle a lot, whether it's going from lectures to coaching or taking care of their own kids and balancing it all. That's why something like an Uber gift card can be surprisingly useful. They'll be able to use this for rideshare purposes, as well as for groceries or food delivery. This will definitely come in handy when they're in need of a helping hand.

Bullseye Bus Driver Target GiftCard ($10-$500)

If the teacher in your life is obsessed with Target, there's no better present than a Target gift card. They can use it on the brand's chic home decor, fun beauty products, cute clothing, or even school supplies for the classroom.

ClassPass Gift Card ($50-$100)

If you're shopping for someone who prioritizes fitness and wellness, a ClassPass gift card is something they can use to explore fun activities in their town or city. The platform lets them book fitness classes, spa appointments, and other wellness activities at a discounted rate without signing up for a full-on membership.

MasterClass Gift Card ($120+)

Teachers are oftentimes forever students, and if they truly have a passion for learning, getting them a gift card from MasterClass is something they'll appreciate. They can learn and take classes from globally renowned experts in a wide variety of fields, whether it's cooking from Gordon Ramsay, creative writing from Margaret Atwood, photography from Annie Leibovitz, or building a startup from Alexis Ohanian.

One of our editors tested the service out and says, "I love that MasterClass provides such a user-friendly experience and that, more than anything, it's designed with absolutely every type of student in mind. Whether you're an athlete, an avid home designer, someone who's just starting a business, or someone who's obsessed with all things related to fashion or sports, there's a lesson plan on the site that's bound to pique your interest and make your subscription feel truly worthwhile." Read her complete review of MasterClass for more information.

Amazon Gift Card in Various Gift Boxes ($25-$500)

If you're not sure what to get the teacher in your life, you can never go wrong with something as versatile as an Amazon gift card. They can shop for groceries or the classroom, or just treat themself to something special.

You can also get them this Amazon eGift Card ($25-$150) if you prefer something virtual.

Ulta Beauty Gift Card ($25-$250) or Sephora Gift Card ($25-$250)

If you and the teacher in your life bond over all things beauty, you can't go wrong with a gift card from their go-to beauty shopping destination. We recommend getting them a gift card where they have the most points or shop often, so they can truly take advantage of the store's rewards policy.

Goldbelly E-Gift Card ($25-$500)

A foodie will always appreciate a delicious meal, and with a Goldbelly gift card, they can taste the best dinners, desserts, and so much more from all over the country. Goldbelly ships the best meal kits, cakes, decadent sweet treats, and everything in between from the hottest chefs and award-winning restaurants nationwide. They can get Guy Fieri's Trash Can Nachos, Martha Stewart's go-to pastries, and New York-style pizza, all delivered right to their front door, no matter where they're based. For more ideas, you can check out our guide to the best food gifts from Goldbelly here.

Starbucks eGift Card ($15-$500)

You can never go wrong with treating the teachers in your life to a Starbucks gift card. Not only could they use the extra energy, but with the much-awaited holiday menu, they'll truly make use out of this gift card. Even if they don't drink coffee, there's plenty of delicious food items, as well as teas, matcha, and fun holiday hot cocoas, to choose from.

If you want a physical gift card, get them this Starbucks Gift Card ($25-$100), for which you can choose from $25, $50, or $100 values. Need to stock up on gift cards? Get this four-pack of Starbucks $10 Gift Cards ($40).