I think we can collectively agree that teaching is one of the most important jobs that one can have and is crucial to our children’s futures; yet, many teachers are overworked, underpaid, and under appreciated. Therefore, any chance I get to shout out, show love and kindness, or help in any way possible for my children’s teachers, I will be the first one there willing to help and shout their praises from the roof top.
This year Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 6th-May 10th. Any teacher will tell you they don’t need or expect gifts, but I know for myself personally, if you are willing to care for and love my child as if they were your own, I am going to spoil you any chance I get! Last year I chose three different simple gift items, added a cute tag, and my son had something special to bring to his teachers each day that week to show his appreciation–costing less than $20 total for a week of gifts.
Cute + Easy Teacher Appreciation Week Gifts
Here are 25 fun ideas for simple gift items, with free printable tags to include!
1. Bath Bombs: “Teacher, you’re the bomb!”
Tie this cute tag to a bath bomb wrapped up in cellophane and your teacher will be dreaming of a nice relaxing bath after school.
2. Bundt Cakes: “There’s no ifs, ands, or bundts about it…you are amazing!”
Nothing says you have an amazing teacher like handing them a scrumptious bundt cake to enjoy on their lunch break!
3. Cactus: “Needles to say, you’re a great teacher!”
Have a plant lover as your teacher? Send in something a little different than the normal flowers this year!
4. Chick-Fil-A: “Thank you for teaching our little nugget.”
We know those school nights can be crazy busy. The same goes for teachers! Grab a gift card, attach the tag, and your teacher will have a go-to meal on those busy nights.
5. Chocolate: “Thanks a choco-lot for all that you do!”
Godiva, Hersey’s, Lindt . . . what is your chocolate of choice? I mean, can you really go wrong with any of them?!
6. Cookies: “Chip, Chip, Hooray!”
Swing by your favorite local cookie shop and grab a delicious fresh cookie to make your teacher’s day.
7. Donuts: “Donut what I would do without you.”
Get your teacher’s morning started off right with some donuts from a local donut shop. And even better, grab a coffee to go with it!
8. Flair Pens: “There’s no denying that you’ve got a flair for teaching!”
Who doesn’t love a fresh new pack of flair pens? Grab a fun new pack and they will for sure be loved!
9. Flowers: “I bloom because of you.”
The tried and true; flowers are sure to make your teacher’s day a bit brighter.
10. Honey: “I love to bee in your class.”
Get some fresh made honey from a local supplier (my favorite being Honey Help!), for a creative gift just as sweet as they are.
11. Ice Cream: “Here’s the scoop: you’re the sweetest.”
Either get a gift card to your favorite local ice cream shop or create an ice cream sundae basket. Either way, you will surely having them screaming for ICE CREAM!
12. Latte: “Thanks a latte for all you do.”
Get their day started with a pick-me-up and a little coffee love!
13. Lip Balm: “You’re the balm.”
After a day of talking and teaching little ones, I’m sure a gift of a nice lip balm would be greatly appreciated!
14. M&Ms: “Thank you for being such a magnificent & marvelous teacher.”
An easy gift! Grab your favorite variety, tape on the tag, and you are ready to go!
15. Manicure: “Mani thanks for all you do.”
Send your teacher for a little self care with a gift card to a local nail salon.
16. Markers: “What you do every day is reMARKable!”
We all know teachers go through white board markers quickly. So grab a fun color pack to brighten up their old markers!
17. Muffins: “Muffin to do but appreciate you.”
Swing by a local bakery on your way to school for a freshly baked muffin!
18. Pens: “Thanks for being dePENdable.”
There’s nothing like using a fresh pen when it glides on the paper nicely. Grab a new pack of fun pens for your child’s teacher!
19. Popcorn: “Just ‘poppin’ by to say thanks for a great year!”
A healthier snack alternative to help fill up their bellies throughout the day!
20. Reese’s Pieces: “I am thrilled to pieces to have you as my teacher.”
Who doesn’t love this chocolatey peanut buttery treat?!
21. Sharpies: “You’re one sharp teacher.”
With all the different Sharpie varieties, build up your teacher’s collection with this Teacher Appreciation Week gift!
22. S’mores: “We appreciate you s’more than you know!”
Get all the supplies needed for a good bonfire treat!
23. Soda: “I’m SODA-lighted you are my teacher this year.”
For the teachers whose go-to caffeine of choice is soda, grab their favorite type, pop on the tag, and make their day!
24. Summer: “Thank you for helping me shine.”
Pick up a cute towel, some fun sunglasses, and a nice-smelling sun screen to help get your teacher ready for summer!
25. Tacos: “Taco ’bout an awesome teacher!”
Grab a gift card to your favorite local Mexican restaurant or pick up all the fixings to have their own taco night at home!
