11 Great Back-to-School Gift Ideas for Your Teacher [CNET]
When it comes to gifts for teachers, it’s not really about the money — it’s about showing how much you value the time and dedication they give to their students. You’ve probably thought about this at the end of the year, but what about kicking off the new school year with a token of appreciation? Back-to-school gifts are a great way to acknowledge a teacher and set the tone for an awesome year ahead. Think of it as a hostess gift of sorts, except the hostess is a teacher and responsible for helping students learn and grow for an entire school year, not just one Friday evening.
We’ve compiled a handy list of back-to-school gift ideas for teachers that fall into one of two categories: gifts for the classroom and presents for teachers that are useful when they’re recharging away from school. Whether you’re looking for a little something or asking families to chip in for a pricier item like a Cricut, you’ll find something here that will delight a teacher when fall rolls around.
There’s planners — and then there’s this Erin Condren teacher record book, which was specifically designed to help teachers get (and stay) organized. This handy book includes teacher-specific features like a student checklist, seating charts, communication logs and more. Plus, it’s cute and colorful and could double as a fun keepsake for the teacher at the end of the school year.
Crummy dry erase markers are a bummer for everyone — can’t you hear that awful screeching noise in your head now? Help the teacher in your life avoid such turmoil by gifting them a fresh set of 21 dry erase markers. These vibrant colors will ideally last them through the entire school year and will save the ears of students everywhere too. It’s a win-win. You could also buy this set, open it and tie ribbons around the markers for a fun “bouquet” to jazz up the gift a bit.
Meet Tilda, the funkiest little air plant. Xerographica are low-maintenance plants and only require occasional misting — they don’t even need soil. This one from The Bouqs Co. comes in an adorable 4-inch ceramic face planter and will surely delight the teacher in your life. It could brighten up their space at home or even live in the classroom.