by: Erin Dower
At the end of the school year, it's nice to thank your child's teachers for a job well done! Here are 10 unique teacher gifts that are sure to delight your favorite educator. Most cost under $50. Include a nice note on one of these printable teacher appreciation cards. Also check out our ideas for sweet homemade gestures for teachers.
Neoprene Lunch Bag from Teacher Peach
This neoprene lunch bag from Teacher Peach is a functional, fashionable, and fridge-friendly gift that can be used year round. Insulated, zippered, stretchy, and available in blue, black, or red. Best of all, Teacher Peach donates 10% of the profits from every product sale to fund initiatives designed to help raise confident and creative kids through its nonprofit fund.
Teacher Travel Mug
As any teacher will tell you, coffee is crucial! Pair this fun travel mug for teachers with a coffee shop gift card or bag of gourmet coffee.
Teacher "Nutrition Label" Aluminum Water Bottle
While the nutrition label on this sleek aluminum water bottle seems to indicate that it might sometimes be filled with iced coffee, it's undoubtedly an easy carry for the gym, beach, park, or wherever else your favorite educator might take it. Includes three different caps and a full serving of awesome.
Smartphone Vase
Give your teacher a pretty place to store her phone and display some blooms on her desk at school (or on her nightstand at home). This two-in-one vase/phone dock is a useful, modern gift for your favorite educator. Fill it with the teacher's favorite flowers.
No. 2 Pencil Socks
These No. 2 pencil socks are perfect for those limited occasions during summer break when your favorite teacher isn't wearing kicks or flip-flops.
Composition Notebook Pouch
Fill this printed canvas pouch ($14.99; 6x9 inches) with a little treat for the teacher — maybe some nail polish (sold separately), a bag of her favorite candy, or a gift card for a local coffee shop. Consider having your child add the teacher's name on the blank line of the "notebook" with a fabric pen or permanent marker for a personal touch.
Personalized Teacher Plate
Spa Gift Certificate
A Letter or Card from the Heart
One-of-a-Kind Bamboo Tumbler
Just like teachers, this insulated tea/coffee tumbler is totally unique! The bamboo exterior ensures that no two tumblers look the same. Holds hot or cold liquids and keeps them that way for 12+ hours. Comes with a tea infuser - did someone say "sweet tea on the back porch with a good book?!"
