How do you show appreciation for your child's teacher during the holiday season? Take a look at one of these creative options to make fabulous Christmas gifts for teachers.
Are you feeling stumped selecting the perfect gift for your child’s teacher this Christmas? You’re not alone. Every December, countless families struggle to find a thoughtful and practical present for the person responsible for educating their child. To make your life easier, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts to express your appreciation to your kids' teachers at Christmas.
From an elementary school teacher to a high school teacher, you’ll find something that will make your kid's teacher feel extra special this winter season. So, here’s to taking the stress out of the festivities and showing your favorite teacher how much you care.
Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers
A personalized gift is a great way to show your appreciation. Find the right teacher Christmas gifts with these awesome DIY options.
Christmas Tumbler
Looking for a more practical gift? Everyone loves useful presents like this fun Christmas tumbler. You can purchase any type of drink holder. Add in greenery and a printout for the perfect gift set. If you don't want a tumbler like a Stanley cup, you can also substitute a coffee mug or hot thermos in its place.
Supplies Needed
- Drink holder like a Stanley cup or a thermos
- Piece of greenery
- Ribbon
- Printout - It is refreshing to have teacher like you
Don't forget to include your favorite beverage. These tumbler gifts are great teacher gifts for men and women.
Candles for Teacher Gifts
Everyone loves a wonderfully scented home to greet them during the holidays. So another great gift to try out are these classy scented candles accented with some Christmas wrapping decor. This is a fun choice for those who love the aroma of holiday scents on their winter break. Include a thoughtful note or printout for personal appreciation.
This present is awesome for last minute gifts to teacher friends because it can be done quickly and it's thrifty.
Supplies Needed
- Scented candle
- Greenery piece
- Ribbon
- Printout - No one holds a candle to you. Thank you for all you do.
Relaxing Teacher Gift: Epsom Salt Snow Globe
An Epsom snow globe is a thoughtful and easy DIY gift that brings a touch of winter wonder and relaxation to any teacher’s day! Made by combining Epsom bath salts, bottle brush trees and a jar to create a mini snow globe effect, this gift is both beautiful and practical.
Supplies Needed
- Epsom salts - any kind should do!
- Mini Christmas trees - I picked mine up at Target
- Jars for creating your snow globe
As teachers work hard throughout the school year, a gift that promotes self-care and stress relief is a perfect way to show appreciation during the holiday season. With a festive and relaxing touch, this Epsom salt snow globe not only looks lovely on a desk but also provides a soothing treat for a warm, relaxing bath. This heartfelt DIY gift is an ideal way to say "thank you" to teachers with something they’ll truly enjoy
Customizable Teacher Gift Set
A Customizable Teacher Gift Set is the perfect way to show appreciation with a personalized touch! This thoughtful gift includes a stylish mini makeup case, which can be customized with a trendy chenille letter on the front—an extra detail that makes it feel special and unique.
Inside, practical and pampering items await:
- mini makeup case
- chenille letter
- spray hand sanitizer
- a hydrating lip gloss
- a gift card
- scrunchy paper
This gift set combines utility with a little bit of luxury, creating a functional yet fun present that any teacher would appreciate. It’s a personalized, practical, and pampering gift that teachers can use daily, making it a perfect choice for the holidays or Teacher Appreciation Week.
Custom Teacher Gift Bag
Creating a custom gift bag for your teacher is a creative and personal way to show gratitude! Start with a plain white gift bag, then use a ruler and a blue marker to add horizontal lines across the bag, just like classic lined notebook paper. Add a vertical pink line on the left to complete the look, transforming the bag into a fun, school-inspired design.
Stick on “THX” in bold, chenille letters to add a playful and heartfelt message on the outside. Finally, fill the bag with your teacher’s favorite things—perhaps a favorite snack, cozy socks, a gift card to their go-to coffee spot, or a small plant. This custom gift bag combines creativity with thoughtfulness, making it a standout gesture that shows you really appreciate everything they do.
Stove Top Scent Jar Homemade Gifts
This may not be number one on the list for male teacher gifts ideas, but it definitely adds some spice to your gift giving. If you are into homemade gifts then it's time to put some crafty skills to use!
The stove top potpourri makes one of the best teacher gifts because of its simplicity, ability to be customized and convenience. And did we mention the amazing smell? These scents can last for days as you brew them, as long as you heed the instructions for this handmade gift.
Combine all of your dried fruits and spices and layer them inside of a mason jar. You can use any combination of dried fruits you like. The recipe below is for making multiple jars at once. You can individually divide out seasonings and spices according to preference for each jar, usually containing a teaspoon or two of spices, and three to four cinnamon sticks per jar. Add water and simmer on your stove top.
Presentation is half the battle, so make sure that you layer ingredients in an orderly fashion. Secure it with a lid, ribbon and a printout to complete the look. Look for more ways to wrap up gifts here.
Supplies Needed
Love the baking gifts? Take a look at how you can make divine homemade extracts and give them as gifts too.
Hand Towel Christmas Gifts for Teachers
When it comes to preschool teacher gifts ideas, this one is especially appealing if you are always washing hands and trying to eliminate germs in the classroom. Whether you are instructing high schoolers or are a kindergarten teacher, cleanliness should be top of the list.
What better way to prevent germs than with some cute washing accessories? Grab a favorite hand washing soap and wrap it in a brand new hand towel. Linen fabrics are really nice for this type of wrapping. Tie off your towel with ribbon. I layered mine in both satin and velvet ribbon for a textured effect. Top it off with a piece of greenery like this dried eucalyptus.
Supplies Needed
Christmas Gifts for Teachers - Pencil Vases
A lot of teachers will definitely appreciate this vase full of school supplies. Instead of a traditional or seasonal flower jar this year, why not change it up with some fun ways to use classroom materials?
Grab any tall tin can, vase or jar for this project. You'll want something that is close to the length of your pencils. Then, use hot glue to attach unused traditional pencils around the container. When that is done and dried, you will tie a piece of ribbon around the diameter. I found this super cute craft ribbon that looks like ruler measurements.
Add your choice of winter stems or greenery for a beautiful finished look. You can use faux or fresh varieties. And don't forget to include a Christmas card with some kind words of gratitude.
Supplies Needed
Teacher Gift Ideas - Apple Christmas
Are you looking for something small and simple to show you care? Everyone appreciates a little love every now and then and this teacher's apple is the best way to do that. Grab yourself a cute container like these plastic apples and fill it with goodies.
After adding red crinkle paper inside the apple, we filled it with chapstick and a gift card. An Amazon gift card or Starbucks gift card are a good neutral option if you aren't sure what type to get. Add cute ruler ribbon and attach a pen on top to show your favorite teacher that they are appreciated.
This is a thoughtful gift that is easy for kids to help out with too!
Supplies Needed
Check Out Some Other Teacher Gift Ideas
- Design your own tote bag
- Include a good book and some munchies
- Restaurant gift card
- Craft supplies for personal use
- A subscription service for the classroom
- Pampering gifts or services
This holiday season, give the teachers in your life something special to show your appreciation. From luxury items to personalized gifts, there are many well-deserved ideas to make their Christmas memorable. Even small, heartfelt gifts like appreciation cards and handwritten messages are guaranteed to make a lasting impression. While finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, take some time to show how much you care and thank them for all their hard work and dedication.
Let’s all take a moment to recognize our incredible teachers. Show them your gratitude this Christmas and give them the gift of appreciation.
Need more ideas for gifts? Try out these easy neighbor gifts or these 82 gifts for the cooks who don't have everything.
Happy Gifting!
Brooke
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