8 Gifts for Teachers They’ll Actually Use

Whether it’s end-of-year gifts or a special occasion, gifts for educators can sometimes be tricky to get right. Before you end up on a ‘Worst Teacher Gifts’ list, there are certain gifts that are a no-go and some that will put you to the top of the class. Read on to find out which gifts for teachers will make the best impression including some creative options that won’t cost you too much and some more indulgent choices.

1) Scented Candle Gift

It’ll be tough to find anyone who doesn’t like a nice-smelling candle and as teacher gifts go, this one’s a no-brainer. Bonus points if you have an idea of what sort of smells your teacher might like. From floral to fruity, musty to spicey, there’s a whole world of choices for school gifts here.

2) Creative Stamps

Most teachers enjoy having something personal to make their arts and crafts stand out. Custom stamps like these address stamps add a little touch of sunshine to what could be an otherwise drab letter. Personalized stamps can also be useful to mark books that they are lending out but would still like returned.

3) Insulated Mug

If you know your teacher likes to have a hot drink or two and doesn’t already have a mug, then an insulated mug is a safe bet. It will keep their drinks warm for hours while they’re busy teaching class. If they’re a coffee addict or tea junkie, this might be one of the most treasured teacher gifts they get all year.

4) Chocolates

Chocolate and coffee are two teacher staples that could be considered food groups all of their own. Splurge and get your teacher some fancy chocolates that they can enjoy while relaxing at home after a busy day.

5) Personalized Pencils

Educators go through more than their fair share of stationery and unreturned pencils are one of a teacher’s biggest pet peeves. Help their chances of getting their precious tools back (and avoid yet another trip to the store) with some personalized pencils with their name clearly marked.

6) Hand Cream

Writing and erasing endless texts on the whiteboard can take a toll on your hands so if you want to spoil your teacher, a tube of hand cream will be much appreciated. Go for something more high quality to make sure it doesn’t just smell great but also revives hands that are cracked and dry.

7) A Thank You Note

Sometimes it’s the thought that counts and nothing has more thought put into it than a hand-written thank you note. You honestly don’t have to get too fancy with it, just write from the heart and share your appreciation for a job well done.

8) A Gift Card

If you do want to spend some cash, you can couple your note with a gift card. Gift cards are great office gifts in general as it allows your recipient to buy whatever they might need. Choose a gift card from a store that will suit anyone and one that has no expiry to make sure they won’t miss out on using it.

Find More Gifts for Teachers

If you’re looking for more ways to spoil your favorite educator then head to our shopping section for more gifts for teachers and ideas for end-of-year gifts. Don’t let it get too late before you start thinking about what would really make your teacher’s day.