Teacher appreciation gifts are a great way to celebrate the teacher in your life (or in your kid’s life). They’re a way to show gratitude for what teachers do and just say “thank you.” Here are 25 DIY teacher appreciation gifts to inspire you!
The end of the school year is approaching. I know, I know … how did this happen? How is it already almost summer again?
If you’re looking for a way to say “thank you” to your child’s teacher, I recommend a thoughtful teacher appreciation gift. Don’t worry, a teacher appreciation gift doesn’t have to be expensive or super time consuming.
Nope, teacher appreciation gifts can be thoughtful without breaking the bank or taking up the next two weeks of your life. To create a gift that a teacher is sure to remember for years to come, I recommend you go the DIY route. A DIY teacher appreciation gift is sure to feel more personal, especially if you enlist your child to help.
Sometimes the best way to show thanks is to write “thank you.” Yep, it can be that simple. These teacher appreciation gifts involve having your child write a letter and/or card for his or her teacher.
1. Printable Teacher Appreciation Cards – Choose from 3 free printable teacher appreciation cards, all featuring cute apples. Your child can write a heartfelt note inside to take this teacher appreciation gift to the next level!
2. Free Teacher Appreciation Letters – Any one of these 3 free templates will help your child write a thoughtful note of thanks to his or her teacher. Include it with one of the printable cards above.
Cute flower containers can make for fun DIY teacher appreciation gifts. Tip: If you aren’t sure a teacher has a green thumb, remember that flower containers can be repurposed to hold things other than flowers. For instance, they can hold pens, pencils, rulers, markers, and many other school supplies!
3. DIY Decoupage Tin Can Planters – This DIY project is a great way to upcycle tin cans and perfect when you’re looking for a frugal teacher appreciation gift.
4. DIY Rustic Succulent Pots – Succulents are a good option when you suspect the teacher in question doesn’t exactly have a green thumb. Succulents tend to be pretty hardy and not require a ton of maintenance.
5. Teacher’s Rule Flower Vase – This clever DIY teacher appreciation gift is sure to put a smile on any educator’s face. Tip: Look for rulers at thrift stores or yard sales to save money.
6. Flower Vase Made With #2 Pencils – Create a flower vase with #2 pencils and then finish it off with an alphabet ribbon.
7. ABC Flowers – This DIY teacher appreciation gift is not only super simple but also adorably creative. Jazz up a Mason jar with inexpensive alphabet magnets, then top it off with a bow.
Brighten up a teacher’s day with candy creations and sweet treats. These DIY teacher appreciation gifts are all pretty quick and easy to put together, and many can be adjusted to fit individual tastes.
8. Mason Jar Skittles with Printable Poem – This colorful teacher appreciation gift combines a sweet treat (Skittles) with a sweet thought (poem). Bonus: It comes together in a matter of minutes!
9. You’re the Bomb Gift – I originally came up with this easy DIY gift for Valentine’s Day; however, I think it can easily be repurposed as a teacher apprecation gift. This option is perfect for those that are a bit craft challenged.
10. A is For Apple – This is my kind of apple, one filled with candy red hots.
11. Candy Bouquet – What’s not to love about this DIY teacher appreciation gift idea? It has three of my favorite things in a craft project: Easy, fun, and candy! Tip: You can easily customize this option based on what you can find at the store as well as a techer’s preferences.
12. Thanks a Latte – A gift for the teacher who loves caffeine and chocolate … wait, isn’t that everyone?
Looking for teacher appreciation gifts that are useful? Look no further! For gifts that are sure to come in handy, try these options.
13. 3 Free Printable Bookmarks to Color – Enlist your little creative genius to color these bookmarks. The end result? A truly custom, one-of-a-kind teacher appreciation gift! Bonus: Have your child write a short but sweet note on the back.
14. Snow Globe Gift Card – Opting for gift cards for your teacher appreciation gifts? Instead of the boring old card envelope, dress those gift cards up by turning them into snow globes.
15. DIY Scented Room Spray – Choose from 5 different scent recipes. These room spray scan be used by a teacher just about anywhere—in the classroom, at home, or even in his or her car.
16. Glass Magnets – What teacher can’t use some super fun magnets? You can make this impressive DIY teacher appreciation gift in under an hour.
17. Crayon Container – Use crayons to make this handy storage container. You can mix and match to create a rainbow colored container or look for various shades of one or two colors to create more of a themed teacher appreciation gift. For instance, you could use school colors.
18. Pom Pom Bookmarks – These fluffy balls of cuteness aren’t just handy, they’re an adorable way to dress up books!
19. Personalized Tote Bag – While I love this as a DIY teacher appreciation gift, it works for a variety of other occasions as well, such as Mother’s Day. Be sure to bookmark this one and refer back whenever you need a homemade gift idea.
20. Personalized Monkey Sign – This is probably one of the most complicated teacher appreciation gifts in the bunch, but it’s worth the effort. With the help of a Cricut machine, the lid from a wine crate, and paint, you can create a pretty impressive sign for a classroom.
After a day spent inspiring young people, doesn’t your child’s teacher deserve to relax? These relaxation-themed DIY teacher appreciation gifts will help your child’s teacher unwind and rejuvenate at the end of a long day.
21. Homemade Coconut Oil Creamsicle Lotion Bars – To create this creamsicle scented teacher appreciation gift, all you need are four ingredients. This is an easy option for a novice DIY-er!
22. DIY Teacher’s Head Discomfort Roller Recipe – This is a bit more of a personal option, but if you know your child’s teacher has suffered with headaches in the past, this is a thoughtful gift that is sure to be appreciated.
23. Homemade Chamomile and Lavender Body Moisturizer – This teacher appreciation gift is like an at-home spa experience. The relaxing scents of chamomile and lavender are sure to melt stress away.
24. Homemade Tea Candles – Candles in tea cups are such a cute idea! This is another gift idea that can work well for other holidays such as Mother’s Day. Tip: Save money on this DIY teacher appreciation gift by looking for tea cups at thrift stores and garage sales.
25. Decorative Heating Bags – Help a teacher relieve his or her aches and pains in style. Have your child help create a homemade decorative heating bag.
What do you think of these DIY teacher appreciation gifts? What are some fun things you have done to celebrate teachers in the past? Share your inspiration in the comments!
And thank you to all the teachers out there!
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The end of the school year is approaching. I know, I know … how did this happen? How is it already almost summer again?
If you’re looking for a way to say “thank you” to your child’s teacher, I recommend a thoughtful teacher appreciation gift. Don’t worry, a teacher appreciation gift doesn’t have to be expensive or super time consuming.
Nope, teacher appreciation gifts can be thoughtful without breaking the bank or taking up the next two weeks of your life. To create a gift that a teacher is sure to remember for years to come, I recommend you go the DIY route. A DIY teacher appreciation gift is sure to feel more personal, especially if you enlist your child to help.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Letters and Cards
Sometimes the best way to show thanks is to write “thank you.” Yep, it can be that simple. These teacher appreciation gifts involve having your child write a letter and/or card for his or her teacher.
1. Printable Teacher Appreciation Cards – Choose from 3 free printable teacher appreciation cards, all featuring cute apples. Your child can write a heartfelt note inside to take this teacher appreciation gift to the next level!
2. Free Teacher Appreciation Letters – Any one of these 3 free templates will help your child write a thoughtful note of thanks to his or her teacher. Include it with one of the printable cards above.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Unique Flower Containers
Cute flower containers can make for fun DIY teacher appreciation gifts. Tip: If you aren’t sure a teacher has a green thumb, remember that flower containers can be repurposed to hold things other than flowers. For instance, they can hold pens, pencils, rulers, markers, and many other school supplies!
3. DIY Decoupage Tin Can Planters – This DIY project is a great way to upcycle tin cans and perfect when you’re looking for a frugal teacher appreciation gift.
4. DIY Rustic Succulent Pots – Succulents are a good option when you suspect the teacher in question doesn’t exactly have a green thumb. Succulents tend to be pretty hardy and not require a ton of maintenance.
5. Teacher’s Rule Flower Vase – This clever DIY teacher appreciation gift is sure to put a smile on any educator’s face. Tip: Look for rulers at thrift stores or yard sales to save money.
6. Flower Vase Made With #2 Pencils – Create a flower vase with #2 pencils and then finish it off with an alphabet ribbon.
7. ABC Flowers – This DIY teacher appreciation gift is not only super simple but also adorably creative. Jazz up a Mason jar with inexpensive alphabet magnets, then top it off with a bow.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Sweet Treats
Brighten up a teacher’s day with candy creations and sweet treats. These DIY teacher appreciation gifts are all pretty quick and easy to put together, and many can be adjusted to fit individual tastes.
8. Mason Jar Skittles with Printable Poem – This colorful teacher appreciation gift combines a sweet treat (Skittles) with a sweet thought (poem). Bonus: It comes together in a matter of minutes!
9. You’re the Bomb Gift – I originally came up with this easy DIY gift for Valentine’s Day; however, I think it can easily be repurposed as a teacher apprecation gift. This option is perfect for those that are a bit craft challenged.
10. A is For Apple – This is my kind of apple, one filled with candy red hots.
11. Candy Bouquet – What’s not to love about this DIY teacher appreciation gift idea? It has three of my favorite things in a craft project: Easy, fun, and candy! Tip: You can easily customize this option based on what you can find at the store as well as a techer’s preferences.
12. Thanks a Latte – A gift for the teacher who loves caffeine and chocolate … wait, isn’t that everyone?
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Useful Gifts
Looking for teacher appreciation gifts that are useful? Look no further! For gifts that are sure to come in handy, try these options.
13. 3 Free Printable Bookmarks to Color – Enlist your little creative genius to color these bookmarks. The end result? A truly custom, one-of-a-kind teacher appreciation gift! Bonus: Have your child write a short but sweet note on the back.
14. Snow Globe Gift Card – Opting for gift cards for your teacher appreciation gifts? Instead of the boring old card envelope, dress those gift cards up by turning them into snow globes.
15. DIY Scented Room Spray – Choose from 5 different scent recipes. These room spray scan be used by a teacher just about anywhere—in the classroom, at home, or even in his or her car.
16. Glass Magnets – What teacher can’t use some super fun magnets? You can make this impressive DIY teacher appreciation gift in under an hour.
17. Crayon Container – Use crayons to make this handy storage container. You can mix and match to create a rainbow colored container or look for various shades of one or two colors to create more of a themed teacher appreciation gift. For instance, you could use school colors.
18. Pom Pom Bookmarks – These fluffy balls of cuteness aren’t just handy, they’re an adorable way to dress up books!
19. Personalized Tote Bag – While I love this as a DIY teacher appreciation gift, it works for a variety of other occasions as well, such as Mother’s Day. Be sure to bookmark this one and refer back whenever you need a homemade gift idea.
20. Personalized Monkey Sign – This is probably one of the most complicated teacher appreciation gifts in the bunch, but it’s worth the effort. With the help of a Cricut machine, the lid from a wine crate, and paint, you can create a pretty impressive sign for a classroom.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Relaxing Gifts
After a day spent inspiring young people, doesn’t your child’s teacher deserve to relax? These relaxation-themed DIY teacher appreciation gifts will help your child’s teacher unwind and rejuvenate at the end of a long day.
21. Homemade Coconut Oil Creamsicle Lotion Bars – To create this creamsicle scented teacher appreciation gift, all you need are four ingredients. This is an easy option for a novice DIY-er!
22. DIY Teacher’s Head Discomfort Roller Recipe – This is a bit more of a personal option, but if you know your child’s teacher has suffered with headaches in the past, this is a thoughtful gift that is sure to be appreciated.
23. Homemade Chamomile and Lavender Body Moisturizer – This teacher appreciation gift is like an at-home spa experience. The relaxing scents of chamomile and lavender are sure to melt stress away.
24. Homemade Tea Candles – Candles in tea cups are such a cute idea! This is another gift idea that can work well for other holidays such as Mother’s Day. Tip: Save money on this DIY teacher appreciation gift by looking for tea cups at thrift stores and garage sales.
25. Decorative Heating Bags – Help a teacher relieve his or her aches and pains in style. Have your child help create a homemade decorative heating bag.
What do you think of these DIY teacher appreciation gifts? What are some fun things you have done to celebrate teachers in the past? Share your inspiration in the comments!
And thank you to all the teachers out there!
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