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Pretty much all teachers get into the career path because they find teaching rewarding, but that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate a good gift as well!
Whether it’s for teacher appreciation day, teacher year end gifts or teacher Christmas gifts that you’re searching for, this list will ensure you find the perfect heartfelt gift – no matter their interests or subject area.
A mug saying “best teacher ever” might be a bit overdone though, so we’ve rounded up all the best gifts for teachers from students that they will actually want to receive.
**We have also included some mugs though, because teacher mugs always go missing and if it has a unique design on it, then it’s still a great gift!**
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Best Gifts for Teachers Under $20
Yes, it is possible to buy a great present for someone while spending less than $20! Here are the best affordable thoughtful teacher gifts that they’ll actually love receiving, from personalized teacher gifts to cute practical picks.
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There's always something a teacher needs to put their name on (so it doesn't "accidentally" go missing) so they will love their own cute sticker! This is a really affordable yet still sweet and thoughtful teacher gift.
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Teachers always have lots of pens and other things on their desks making clutter, so a useful box to put them in is always welcome. This one has a sweet appreciative message on it as a bonus!
Notebooks are another item that are ALWAYS useful for teachers, so why not get one that they can use and be reminded that you appreciate them with a sweet message.
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Show your teacher your appreciation with a sweet-smelling candle featuring a thank you message and a cute succulent. They can then choose whether they use them at home or on their desk at school.
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For a super-sweet gift, choose from three personalized messages and get a teacher who likes baking (or maybe your cooking teacher?) one of these useful oven mitts. You can even add in some packet mixes for them too!
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Comfy socks are a nice useful gift and you can personalize them for an English teacher by choosing these edgy ones featuring famously banned books.
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Keys are another thing teachers always have lots of, so get them a gift that will be useful like this personalized keychain. It's both affordable and a cute little gift that will definitely be appreciated.
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This mug makes the perfect gift for an art teacher! They can enjoy their favorite warm beverage and enjoy seeing the painting come to life with heat. A happy little accident indeed...
For a teacher of any age or subject, this mug is also a great gift. Not only is the message nice but all teachers appreciate a LARGE mug to fit all their caffeine into!
Teachers often forget to hydrate as they're rushing between classes. Get them a gift they will use by choosing from one of more than five designs with a message to show your appreciation.
Teacher Gifts from Students Between $20-50
For a little bit more money you can find some really unique teacher gifts. Here are the best gifts for teachers that cost more than $20 but still less than $50.
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Show your appreciation for your music teacher (or just a teacher who likes to rock out) with this art print that displays 64 different guitars from rock history.
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We can confidently say that nearly all teachers love their coffee. If you know yours is a coffee drinker then treat them to some specialty winter coffee - especially if it's a Christmas gift!
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This gift is perfect for the teacher who prefers tea and is also a lover of literature (and literature puns). It comes with a batch of loose-leaf tea inside but also makes a handy storage case afterwards.
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Many teachers love Pride and Prejudice, not just English teachers. They will love this stunning edition that includes exquisite replicas of letters from the story.
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Teachers of history and those who are just history buffs will be delighted of you gift them this six-month subscription to receive replicas of fascinating historical documents.
If you're not too sure of your teacher's interests, you can't go wrong with a sweet and pretty gift box like this one. It comes with bath bombs, a candle, lip gloss and soap to help them relax.
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This sign can be personalized with your teacher's name and makes a really thoughtful gift to show how much you appreciate them.
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This cozy scarf is perfect for male or female teachers as it features text of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech. You can also get different variants with text from classic novels.
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For a cool music teacher (or just a teacher you know likes to rock out) this musical gift set features guitar socks, a bottle opener made from a record, famous musician playing cards and a handmade guitar pick.
Teacher Gifts Between $50 – $100
If you’re looking for a really baller gift for the best teacher you’ve ever had – we’ve got you! These teacher present ideas cost a bit more, but will definitely be loved for years to come.
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Any teacher who loves classic novels or just the art that historically featured on first editions will enjoy this beautiful print for their wall. Choose from more than 20 book covers.
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This is another great gift that your teacher can spend hours putting together (without needing glue or tools of any kind) and then display at home or in the classroom. Perfect for science, woodworking or engineering teachers.
Best Gifts for Teachers from Students Over $100
Alright, if you want to buy a really great present for your teacher and money is no object, these epic gifts land at the top of the budget, but are totally worth the cash.
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Waking up super early is one of the hardest things about being a teacher, but if you gift your teacher this amazing gentle wake-up alarm clock, they will love you forever. It also provides special before-sleep features so a good night's sleep is guaranteed.
This would make a wonderful gift from a whole class to show how much they appreciate their teacher. This is a gorgeous piece of art they can display and love forever.
