3. Lunch or Coffee Delivered

Many teachers told us they love getting special food or drinks delivered during the school day. Ask about their preferences and take orders in advance. Then bring teachers lunch or a delicious pick-me-up on a day and time that works best for them. No time to do your own deliveries? That’s why Grubhub and DoorDash exist!

Their Favorite Drink

This is an affordable but highly appreciated gift. Pair a case of their favorite potable with a thank-you note, and your child’s teacher will treasure you forever. Not sure what their favorite beverage is? Ask your child what drink they see on their teacher’s desk after lunch … they’ll know.

Buy it: Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar

Chocolate Gift Box

Most teachers will love any chocolate you give, but many of them stressed the benefits of quality over quantity. If you really want to make them feel special, splurge on a gourmet option like Godiva or Ferrero Rocher. These are perfect for savoring slowly while binging Netflix or rewarding themselves after turning in their final grades on time!

Buy it: Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolate Candy

EOS Lip Balm

I always reach for lip balm throughout the day. I love this type of lip balm—it goes on smooth and tastes yummy.

Buy it: EOS Lip Balm

Magnets

Magnets are great for both fridges at home and whiteboards at school, making them one of our favorite little teacher gifts. This set is especially fun for English teachers and their fellow grammar geeks.

Buy it: Grammar Correction Bottle Cap Magnets

Sweet Mints

This is another one of those essentials that most teachers keep handy at all times. If they have a favorite, you can help them stock up. Or look for mints in fun containers they can use over and over again.

Buy it: Pride and Peppermints

Book Stack Earrings

These adorable statement earrings are perfect to dress up any outfit, even on jeans day! When it’s a messy-bun day, your child’s teacher will feel more put-together with these fun earrings.

Buy it: Book Stack Earrings

Multi-Tool Pen

A pen that’s also a screwdriver, bottle opener, LED light, and more? That’s a whole bunch of teacher gifts all in one!

Buy it: Multi-Tool Pen

Belt Bag

This bag is trendy, and for good reason! It is a functional, fashionable version of a fanny pack. Your child’s teacher will love a gift that leaves their hands free while storing their phone, hand sanitizer, key card, and wallet. This one is simple but comes in tons of colors.

Buy it: Belt Bag

Shower Steamers

These shower steamers will make teachers feel a little more excited about their regular routine. They received great reviews and come in a variety of calming scents that promote relaxation.

Buy it: Shower Steamers

Beloved Book

Many teachers shared that some of their favorite gifts were books, whether personal favorites from the person who gifted it or something chosen especially for them. Try asking your teacher if they have an Amazon Wish List with their favorite books on it so you know you’re buying something they’ll really love!

Buy it: Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year

Bento Box

These are all the rage right now, and they’re perfect for packing healthy and delicious teacher lunches. Personalize yours by adding their name with permanent vinyl lettering, and fill it with delicious snacks and candy for a practical, delicious gift they’ll love.

Buy it: Bento Box

Crumbl Cookies

California 5th grade teacher Nancy Cowan was once wowed by a gift of custom-decorated sugar cookies. Another great option is that iconic Crumbl Cookie pastel-pink box, full of the most decadent cookies around. No store near you? Crumbl Cookies ships nationwide!

Buy it: Crumbl Cookies

Felt-Tip Pens

Ask any teacher and they’ll tell you it’s true: They love their Flair felt-tip pens! Buy them a brand-new set in fun colors, and they’ll be forever grateful.

Buy it: Flair Felt-Tip Pens

Flower Pens

Why is it that so many students never seem to have a pen handy? Teachers are usually willing to lend theirs out, but only if kids promise to return them at the end of class (except they never do). These flower pens solve the problem: It’s always easy to see who has a loaner!

Buy it: 16-Piece Flower Pens

Personalized Coasters

These cute coasters are the perfect teacher gifts for those teachers who always have a mug or bottle on their desk. Even without the mug, teachers can display this personalized desk tchotchke to add some flair to their space. Right now, I am using sticky notes to collect the water ring spillage from my daily Dr. Pepper Zero. This would definitely be an upgrade. 

Buy it: Personalized Coaster

Label Maker

Part of a teacher’s job (and one many of them absolutely love!) includes organization. Label makers will definitely upgrade their organization systems. Think of the endless possibilities!

Buy it: Label Maker

Personalized Stationery

This personalized pad is perfect for writing notes to colleagues, parents, or students. Teachers can use it in their personal lives too.

Buy it: Personalized Notepad

Whiskey River Soap Co. Pencils for Teachers

Teachers will want to make sure they hang on to these pencils for themselves! The clever sayings on each will make them giggle. One teacher shares, “So cute! Love the sayings because as a teacher, I have personally felt each one. One of the best gifts for teachers to brighten their day!”

Buy it: Whiskey River Soap Co. Pencils for Teachers

Personalized Library Stamp

Teachers build their classroom libraries with loving care. Help them keep their selections from disappearing with a personalized stamp like this one. Real teacher review: “This stamp is very sturdy. I have had other custom stamps fall apart after a long session of classroom library building, but this is still going strong.” (See more teacher stamps we love here.)

Buy it: Self-Inking Teacher Library Stamp

Teacher Tie

Tie-loving teachers likely have an impressive collection, but there are so many unique options out there that make fantastic teacher gifts! (Find more fun teacher ties here.)

Buy it: Math Tie

Personalized Key Chain

Key chains are really practical teacher gifts, since they usually have lots of keys to keep track of. These simple personalized leather key chains are an easy and elegant gift for any teacher.

Buy it: Personalized Key Chain

Beach-Ready Tote

Texas 1st grade teacher MQ loved this gift: “A beach bag full of summer fun that I still l use—towel, sunscreen, travel tumbler, and canned drinks.” When they’re not at the beach, the tote can double as an extra teacher bag.

Buy it: Dejaroo Mesh Sand-Free Beach Tote

Photo Collage

Gather your favorite photos from the year (check social media or photos your child’s teacher shared in class emails or newsletters). Then, turn them into a keepsake collage. This one is extra adorable with a modern look and an LED light. Add your teacher’s favorite quote, a quote about teaching, or just their class and year.

Buy it: Custom Photo Collage Frame w/LED Light

Personalized Notebook

Real teacher story: “A group of students gifted me a notebook this year. It meant so much to me that I wanted to use it for something special. I decided to write down funny moments that happen throughout the years and give it to them for a graduation gift.” This one is adorable, and it can be personalized!

Buy it: Personalized Notebook

Personalized Tote Bag

Since teachers often need to carry papers and other school supplies, what better gift than a tote bag or two? We love the personalization option.

Buy it: Personalized Tote Bag

Live Plant

Plants make great classroom decorations and add some life even in the darkest months of winter. Choose a plant from a local nursery (ask for advice on good plants that need minimal care), or order an easy-care favorite like this fiddle fig from an online supplier.

Buy it: Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant

Personalized Photo Frame

Teachers and coaches love the gift of memories. Share your child’s favorite memory with their teacher in a personalized frame. This is a perfect gift to display in a teacher’s classroom for years to come. 

Buy it: Personalized Picture Frame

Cravebox

Real teacher story: “I know I’m not the only teacher who feels better having a stash of snacks in their cupboard. I like to know that I’ve got something there to offer a hungry student or grab if I forget my lunch.” Snacks have the power to transform my day. I am not exaggerating one bit.

Buy it: Cravebox

Yeti Rambler 14-oz. Insulated Mug

OK, we said no mugs, but this is the exception. Teachers rarely get to sit down and enjoy a whole cup of coffee in peace. That’s why insulated mugs are must-have teacher gifts. This Yeti mug is a top-notch choice, keeping your brew hot for as long as it takes you to get to the bottom. It holds enough coffee to get a teacher from first bell to at least their lunch break.

Buy it: Yeti Rambler 14-oz. Insulated Mug

K-Cup Variety Pack

I wish I was grown-up enough to enjoy coffee. I know that I am in the minority here. For most teachers, coffee K-Cups are a safe bet. For others, like me, who want to still carry around a warm mug and look the part of a teacher, there are these K-Cups that cover all the bases. (I believe in hot chocolate all year round.) 

Buy it: Variety K-Cups – 40 Pack

Manicure and Pedicure

Real teacher story: “I consider it a real treat to get my nails done, and normally that happens for me just twice in a school year. I get my nails done at the start of the year and again when it is time to break out those toes for sandal season. Gifting your teacher a manicure will make them want to find an excuse to use the document camera and spend more time pointing at things on the smartboard!” A Pick Your Polish gift card can be used nationally at 15,000 different locations.

Buy it: Nail Gift Card  

David’s Brownies and Cakes

If 4th grade teacher Caitlin Veise was giving a gift to a fellow teacher, she’d bake them one of their favorite treats. No time to bake yourself? Amazon will deliver this delightful assortment of sweet treats for you!

Buy it: David’s Assorted Brownies and Crumb Cake Basket

Spa Day

Everyone can use a little relaxation time. With this gift card, teachers can choose the services they are interested in and can use it at spas found nationally. (Check to make sure you have a location near you that accepts the gift card.)

Buy it: Spafinder Gift Card

Scented Candle

Be warned: These are really popular teacher gifts, so if you’re going to gift one, make it good quality and in a scent they’ll actually really enjoy.

Buy it: Voluspa Candle

L’Occitane Hand Cream Classics Trio Gift Set

Teachers tend to get a lot of bath and body products, so if you’re going to go that route, pick a high-quality, luxurious option so your gift will stand out. L’Occitane makes some of the best hand cream around, perfect for reviving hands that are dry and cracked from using sanitizer all day long. Buy this set and give it as-is, or split it up and pair each one with a gift card for three separate teacher gifts.

Buy it: L’Occitane Hand Cream Classics Trio Gift Set

LEGO Flowers

Real teacher story: “I received a LEGO house built to resemble a school with a figurine that represented me and a dinosaur to represent the student who built it.” So personal and fun!

If you want to give teachers a relaxing activity they’ll enjoy themselves, consider a set of LEGO flowers. Designed just for adults, these sets are popular and make amazing classroom decorations.

Buy it: LEGO Wildflowers Set

Scotch PRO Thermal Laminator

Want to become a teacher’s hero? Gift them their own personal laminator! This model from Scotch with Never Jam technology is one of our favorites. Here’s what one teacher thinks: “LOVE! It surpassed my expectations. It’s nearly silent! … It also laminates fairly quickly! I would absolutely recommend.”

Buy it: Scotch PRO Thermal Laminator (TL906)

Brookstone Heated Throw

This heated throw would be such a cozy addition to your living room. I love a cozy blanket. This one comes in multiple prints and is perfect this time of year. 

Buy it: Brookstone Heated Throw at Target

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker

Need a good gift from the whole class? The Keurig K-Mini is one of those teacher gift ideas they’ll be thanking you for over and over again. (Check out more of our coffee station ideas.)

Buy it: Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker

Edible Arrangement

Healthy snacks can be delicious (and beautiful) too! Edible Arrangements are always popular, and they offer lots of yummy treats that are good for you.

Buy it: Thank You Delicious Fruit

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera

Adding pictures of fun moments in the classroom around the room would be such a nice personal touch to any teacher’s classroom. Then when the year is over, they’ll have photographic tokens of the memories made that year.

Buy it: Fujifilm Mini 11 Instant Camera

Tickets

You’ll definitely want to ask about this first, but tickets to a movie, show, game, concert, or other event can be a really cool teacher gift. Find out what they love, and offer to get them a pair of tickets to enjoy with a partner or friend. (Not sure what they’d like? Ticketmaster makes gift cards!)

Buy it: Ticketmaster Gift Card

Flowers

If you’ve got a garden, put together your own bouquet. Otherwise, brighten a teacher’s day with beautiful blooms from Bouqs. Choose from a variety of sizes and styles. These flowers are sourced directly from farmers who use sustainable growing practices like minimizing waste and recycling water.

Buy it: Farmer’s Choice Bouquet

Audible Membership

Give a lit-loving teacher plenty of audiobooks to enjoy during their much-deserved downtime. Audible gift memberships are available from one month to a year, so there are teacher gift options for all price ranges.

Buy it: Audible Gift Membership

Personalized Letter Blanket

This would make an amazing group gift: a personalized blanket with a teacher thank-you note they’ll keep forever! You choose your text, so your recipient will think of their students every time they snuggle up with this blanket.

Buy it: Personalized Letter Blanket