As a teacher, it is always wonderful to feel appreciated by my students and family, and so I created a list of 21 great gifts for teachers on Amazon!
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Finding the right gift for the teacher in your life is special, but it doesn’t need to take lots of time or money. Being a teacher myself, I compiled a list of teacher gifts that are handy as well as HIGHLY rated!
In this list, you will find gifts for every type of teacher…Customizable teacher gifts for the sentimental, humorous teacher gifts for the silly, and practical teacher gifts for the teacher who has everything! This list will either help you find the perfect gift or give you some great ideas to start with!
All of these teacher gifts are available on Amazon Prime!
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Personalized Gifts for Teachers
This personalized office desk nameplate is super cute and has RAVING reviews from other teachers! Even if your teacher is working from home now, it is lovely decor for any teacher’s desk! Also, you can add text under the name to make it even more personal! There’s a cute nameplate pictured in the reviews with “#1 teacher” underneath the name, and I love it!
If you’re looking for unique teacher gift ideas, then this personalized teacher face mask is a great option, because you can get your teacher’s name printed on it for under $15! Yas! It can be hard teaching in a mask all day, so might as well get your teacher a snazzy personalized mask!
Don’t be fooled by the ugly looking preview picture of this personalized frame…Check out the custom review images…These frames are BEAUTIFUL gifts and so thoughtful! I would 100% cry if my student gave me a photo of us with an engraved message on the frame. This is a thoughtful and special gift that your teacher would cherish forever!
Best Gifts for Teachers: Jewelry
This apple necklace is a great teacher gift coming from a child’s parent! The packaging below the apple necklace reads, “You are an important person in my child’s life. Thank you for all your hard work, support and encouragement…Wear this as a reminder of how important and amazing you are. Handmade with love.” The necklace is dainty and beautiful, and it’s also a sweet reminder to your teacher that they are loved and appreciated.
This “You Make the World a Better Place” bracelet is a wonderful teacher gift! It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 stars with over 450 reviews, because the packaging is lovely, the bracelet is great quality and it’s uplifting! Teachers always love to hear that they are making a difference in the world! It makes us feel like our work matters, and can be that little reminder to keep us going on the hard days!
Clothing Gift Ideas for Teachers
This “Be Kind” t-shirt is a hit with teachers with nearly 3,000 reviews and a 4.5/5 star rating! It’s super soft, and as a teacher, comfy and kind are two of our favorite words! There is also a very soft long sleeve version of this shirt. If you live in a cold area, the long sleeve “be kind” shirt is an even better option!
I love this “Do More of What Makes You Happy” shirt! It’s colorful and uplifting. If the teacher in your life loves to spread positivity and likes graphic tees, then this would make a great teacher gift! This shirt is also great, because you can dress it up or down!
This mask with a clear window allows for the teacher’s lips to be seen. These masks were designed for the deaf, but also are wonderful for teachers who need students to be able to see their lips when learning sounds. According to the list, “The transparent section makes the wearer’s lips visible, making lip-reading and making out the speaker’s expressions possible.” I was recently talking to a friend, who is a special ed teacher, and she was talking about getting this mask to better help her students.
Unique Teacher Gifts
Throw Throw Burrito is the gift I’m getting for my sister this year…I hope she’s not reading this…But this game looks hilarious. I have played Exploding Kittens, which is made by the same company, and it is HILARIOUS. This game is new and has really high reviews. If you have a teacher in your life who loves games, this would make an unexpected and unique gift!
Fun Teacher Wine Glasses
I actually laughed out loud when I saw this “I Teach, Therefore I Drink” mug on Amazon and thought…I need this. So, if you have a teacher who has a dry sense of humor and also loves wine, then this wine glass will surely make him/her laugh! I am getting this as a gift for my teacher friends this year, because I know they will find it hilarious!
This Lesson Planning Juice wine glass is hilarious and great quality! If your teacher is a wine lover and does lesson planning, this gift will make him/her laugh every time they pour a glass!
I love this “Before School” mug & “After School” wine glass teacher gift combo! It is funny and also quite practical! We all know many teachers, including myself, love their coffee and red wine!
Teacher Themed Mugs & Cups
Even though this “Best Teacher Ever” insulated straw tumbler would make me feel like a basic b*tch, I would use it EVER. SINGLE. DAY! It is very practical, cute, and we all know as teachers we are constantly trying to drink as much water as we can to help us drown out the caffeine!
This marble “Best Teacher Ever” gift set has a 4.9/5 rating!! It’s super high quality, has amazing packaging, and it will bring a smile to any teacher gifted it! The set includes a mug, coaster, and stirring spoon! It’s lovely and useful.
This “It Takes A Lot of Sparkle to Shape Little Minds” mug is so uplifting & beautiful. I might have a thing for pink marble…but I just love the pink marble with the gold lettering. This mug is also rated 4.9/5 stars and has reviewers saying it’s the “perfect gift for teachers!” I’m sold!
Practical Teacher Gifts
We teachers love our snacks and homemade lunches! This lunchbox makes a beautiful and very useful gift! There are several other cheaper brands on Amazon, but many of the reviews I read said that the handles easily ripped off. This lunch box had the highest reviews, is higher quality, and is larger than the others I found. The handles are also sturdy and it has a crossbody strap! If I weren’t a virtual teacher, this would be my go-to lunchbox!
With more and more teachers working virtually, blue light blocking glasses make wonderful & very practical gifts! My eyes feel so much better when I teach online with blue light blocking glasses on! I can definitely tell a difference! This three-pack is a great deal. Personally, I like the brand Sojos on Amazon, and I wear these linked here. These are more expensive, but good quality and fit my face well.
This Daily Planner for Teachers has over 1.2k reviews and is rated 4.6/5 stars! I love that it is undated, and so it makes a great gift no matter what time of the year it is! Teachers have said in the reviews that it has “everything I need.” It is a little pricey at around $33, but it’s worth it if you have a teacher in your life who LOVES planning & staying organized.
This teacher notepad gift is rated 4.9/5 stars! It’s useful and very helpful to any teacher! I think it’s a great gift filler, as it goes wonderfully in a little gift basket with pens & a funny mug/wine glass!
Atomic Habits is the best book that has ever been written. That’s not my opinion…it’s a fact…lol! This book has changed my life, and it’s a wonderful gift for any teacher, family, friend, and co-worker! Atomic Habits is a New York Times best-seller and has already sold over 1 million copies…and for good reason! The book has changed my life, and it’s a very easy read! Your teacher will love this gift–especially if she/he loves all things reading and self-help! Check out my favorite books to finding your passion/purpose in my blog post here.
If worst comes to worst and you can’t think of what to give your favorite teacher…an Amazon gift card is always a great option! Albeit boring, you know that teachers always love getting gift cards to be able to buy things to treat themselves or for their classrooms!
I hope that these teacher gift ideas are helpful to you and help you in picking the perfect gift for the special teacher in your life!
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