Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

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Wondering how you can thank your child’s teachers and show your gratitude for everything they do? We asked teachers to tell us about their favorite gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week, holidays or the end of the school year. They provided these inspiring ideas!

“At our school they have a theme for each day of teacher appreciation week. They send a note home to let parents know what each day is and parents can send in the items if they wish. They have had: flowers (each child brings one flower or a bouquet to the teacher), snacks (lots of chocolate), cards (home made or bought), fruit, and other items.”
– Emily H.

“I have been teaching for almost 30 years. It is always nice to be recognized on Teacher’s Appreciation Day. My favorite gifts were notes from children, but I also loved coffee gift cards, stickers, and spiral note books. A simple mug for coffee or even a passing ‘thank you’ would mean so much!”
– Sally H.

“I am a huge coffee drinker, so students love to give me crazy coffee cups, and some give me gift certificates or cards to coffee places. I would love to have a gift card to get teaching supplies. I love Oriental Trading products for my classroom! One of the most unique gifts I received was a stationery card set that the student and mom made themselves with stamping kits. I also once received a stepping stone for my garden that the student and his mom painted and coated in sealant. That stone has been in my flower garden for three years now!”
– Sarah O.

“I have gotten personalized note pads or plants which have been nice. Gift cards of any kind are always welcome.”
– Pam B.

“I have received many lovely gifts from my students. One of my favorites: a real apple. It is simple and sweet. Gift cards are great. A parent asked if she could purchase an item for the classroom in her son’s name.”
– Michelle A.

“I taught elementary for 39 years before retiring. In those years I received many gifts from my students and all the gifts were special. One that I remember receiving that was extra special was in my 6th year of teaching. This little girl was a 3rd grader and never would say anything but just smile at me. At Christmas time she came up to me and said, ‘I couldn’t get you a nice gift – this is all I can give you’ and she handed me a plate of homemade cookies and candy. I told her it was the best gift she could ever give me. I love homemade cookies and candy. I will always remember her.”
– Sharon K.

“I have to say that my favorite teacher appreciate week gift was a pedicure to my favorite spa. The student who gave it to me said that I am always on my feet and that I deserved a little ‘pampering!’ Too cute! This was definitely a memorable gift and a relaxing way to end the school year.”
– Erin C.

“My favorite gift was from a kindergartner. The little boy observed other students bringing me Christmas gifts and putting them under the Christmas tree. He did not have a gift to bring, so somewhere he found some wrapping paper and wrapped up an old eraser he had. When he gave it to me, he was so proud! When I opened it, I told him how much I needed an eraser. I made sure he saw that I used it every day. What a gift from the heart!”
– Dianne P.

Looking for more ways to show teacher appreciation? Read our article,“Smart Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation”.