Being a teacher often means long days that begin before the school day starts and ends long after it's technically over. From lesson planning to grading papers late into the night and generally having the patience of a saint, being a teacher is an incredibly important — and difficult! — job that deserves all the accolades and tokens of appreciation (read: gifts).
That's why, you should show the teachers in your life just how much you appreciate everything they do and how important they are to their students with one of these thoughtful gifts. Whether it's from an entire class or a parent thanking them for all of their hard work, any gift on this list is sure to bring a smile to their face (and they're all way better than an apple).
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Betsey Johnson Pencil Earrings
If their teacher is no stranger to fun accessories, these mismatched studs are the perfect addition to their jewelry collection.
Pilot FriXion ColorSticks Erasable Gel Ink Stick Pens
There's just something innately satisfying about a new set of multicolored pens, and the teacher in your life will love these for grading — they're erasable, so no White Out is required!
Erin Condren Watercolor Apples Personalized Stationery
Upgrade the stationery that adorns their desk with this personalized stationery set from Erin Condren. Each set comes with 20 flat or folded cards, 20 envelopes and 20 gold seals stored in a designer box donned with either mid-century circles or pinstripes. You can also choose between 11 different colors for the envelopes.
Teacher's Pencil Personalized Paper Note Cube
The best gift for a teacher is one you know they'll actually use. Sticky notes are one thing they can never have too much of. Instead of giving them the same type that everyone has, make them feel special with a personalized cube like this one.
StampedGold Personalized Name Pencils
These personalized pencils pair perfectly (say that ten times fast) with the personalized note cube above. You can get five pencils for less than $10 in your choice of nine different colors. Or you can opt to really stock them up for the year with up to 100 personalized pencils and a few additional erasers.
Personalized Teacher Appreciation Coaster
Help them keep their desk clear of unsightly rings left behind by the multiple cups of coffee they're bound to need during the day. These cute resin coasters feature school supplies inside and can be customized with their name to add a little bit of pizzazz to their space.
Tile Sticker
Tile’s smallest Bluetooth tracker is waterproof with adhesive backing that can stick to anything, making it ideal for lunchboxes, toys, computers and classroom materials.
Tervis "No. 1 Teacher" Tumbler
Let your favorite teacher know that they're no. 1 in your heart. The double-wall insulation in this 24 oz. tumbler keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold.
Pencil Bath Bomb
Help your teacher erase the stress of their day away with this cute #2 pencil bath bomb. Made with stress-relieving Epsom salts and sunflower oil, each bomb is hand painted and fragranced delicately with a bright, citrusy aroma for a nourishing bath that smells delicious.
Thoughtfully Gifts, The Good Hurt Fuego
Show your teacher they are DYNAMITE with this hot sauce gift set. With seven different flavors ranging from the pleasant (garlic herb, smoky bourbon) to the downright head-exploding (whiskey habanero, ghost pepper), this sampler pack will satisfy any culinary explorer.
"Hold On, But Don't Hold Still," by Kristina Kuzmic
Your teacher shares books they loves with her students all year long, but now it’s time for you to give them one! This hysterical book on life and parenting is written by world-renowned speaker Kristina Kuzmic. It will lift your teacher up and keep them laughing and crying all at the same time!
Nalgene Wide Mouth Bottle
Help keep your teacher hydrated this year with their very own water bottle from Nalgene. It’s completely leak-proof, made of virtually indestructible BPA-free Tritan, and easy to clean.
Oleamea Olive Oil Gift Pack
This is a gorgeous gift pack from Oleamea featuring their award-winning olive oils. If your teacher is a foodie, they'll LOVE this.
Lasko MyHeat Personal Desk/Tabletop Space Heater
This personal heater gives off concentrated heat that’s ideal for your teacher’s desktop or next to their favorite chair. The heater delivers safe ceramic warmth using only a budget-friendly 200 watts of power.
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Luxury Lavender Soap
This beautiful trio of lavender soaps is ready for gifting as it comes in its very own gift box. The soaps are triple milled, vegetable-based and are made in the U.S.
Australian Shearling Scuff Slippers
These supremely cozy slippers (trust us—one editor has tried them out and she says "they're like walking clouds") will give your teacher some much needed foot relief when they're back home after a long day.
Little Bar Nap Earrings by Maison Miru
Being around children all day usually means no-nonsense jewelry that can be worn every day. Enter the nap earrings—these cleverly designed studs can be worn during a workout, swimming, or in the shower, and they won't turn green. Plus, the back side of them is flat so that they can be slept in comfortably.
Minted Abstract Flora Snap Tote
This tote is the perfect size for carrying a laptop, notebooks and books in style. Make it a little more personal by embossing their name on the leather tag.
S'well Rose Agate Bottle
Teachers are always on the go and usually don't have time to continuously refil their water bottles with ice-cold water. This S'well bottle is perfect for keeping their drinks cold (or hot, if they want to fill it with their daily caffeine dose) throughout the day. The 17-ounce bottle is about the size of your typical water bottle, and the 25-ounce bottle holds the equivalent of an entire bottle of wine, according to the brand.
Ottlite Recharge LED Desk Lamp
This rechargeable lamp is meant to reduce eyestrain by up to 51 percent. It's also rechargeable and can go anywhere!
Teas of the Boston Tea Party
History teachers will get a kick out of this colonial-inspired collection featuring all the teas thrown into the Boston Harbor in 1773.
Ideal Bookshelf Print
Perfect for your literary-loving teacher, this print by artist Jane Mount features works from some of the greatest novelists of the 19th century like Oscar Wilde, Leo Tolstoy and Jane Austen. If they're more of a contemporary fiction fan, there's also bookshelves dedicated to banned books, modern classics and women's rights.
Book of the Month Subscription
Whether they enjoy reading thrillers, sci-fi or romance novels during their off-hours, Book of the Month ensures they'll have the perfect read ready for them to savor every month.
Staples Gift Card
Sometimes the perfect present comes in the smallest package. Available in amounts ranging from $5 to $100, your favorite teacher could stock up on classroom essentials, supplies, or anything else they need to get through the rest of the school year.
Snacks of the Month Club
Cravings can hit anytime throughout the day, so make sure your teacher is prepared with an artisanal nibble.
Cooluli Vibe Retro Mini Fridge
This little fridge with a dry-erase front keeps drinks and snacks cool and close at hand.
Best teacher gifts under $200
Drunk Elephant Drunk Break: Weekend w/ My Baby Weekend Kit
This gift set has some serious pampering products so they can have a self-care Sunday. We're especially fans of the T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, which leaves skin feeling baby soft—no trip the spa required.
Ipevo V4K Ultra High Definition USB Document Camera
Your teacher will no longer need to worry about how to give presentations at home. This 4K camera offers a lag-free live streaming experience with ultra high-definition live images and a fast focusing speed. It can also scan textbooks, worksheets, and other documents their students need to succeed.
Courant Catch:3 Classics
This stylish charging station/catchall will make any teacher's life easier and provides a place to stash keys and other essentials either at home or at school.
Modern Picnic The Large Luncher
Say goodbye to the standard lunchbox and hello to this updated version from Modern Picnic. The bag is made with vegan leather and comes in faux crocodile prints that make it look like a purse. It features an interior pocket and slots for a knife, fork, and spoon. According to its description, the bag can fit breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more. Perfect for teachers!
AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden
Your teacher will love growing their garden at home or in the classroom! This giftable Herb Garden includes six gourmet herb seeds like curly parsley, and two types of basil, Miracle-Gro plant food, and energy-efficient LED grow lights overhead.
CHI Life Handheld UV Light Wand
Your teacher can wave this handheld UV LED wand over surfaces to kill 99.9 percent of germs in one minute. Its compact design is lightweight and comes with a drawstring travel bag.
Personalized Handwritten Letter Blanket
Show your teacher how much your class cares (along with how much they've improved on their letter-writing skills!) with a blanket designed with a thoughtful message of appreciation.
Filet Mignon Dinner
Treat your teacher to dinner! This fully-cooked set serves two people and comes with two bacon-wrapped filets mignons, almost two pounds of Gruyere and garlic red mashed potatoes, black truffle and almond green beans, 36 pastry appetizers, and a one-pound chocolate decadence cake.
CHI Life UV Light Lamp
This is the perfect solution for your child’s teacher to sanitize her classroom. This UVC light opens up to kill 99.9 percent of germs. It has three preset timers that can be customized based on the size of the classroom.
