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Teacher’s Pet: 19 Incredibly Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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Everyone has that one teacher that we’ll never forget, who inspired us in some way and helped us grow as a person. For me, that was my high school art teacher, who encouraged me to experiment with all kinds of art and to push my creative boundaries. I’ll admit, I am terrible at drawing and art in general, but her encouragement definitely inspired me to push myself creatively and for that, I thank her deeply. Being a teacher is certainly an under appreciated field, given how extremely important their jobs are, so as this school year ends, let your little ones show their teacher just how special they are with this collection of incredibly easy teacher appreciation gifts.

From classroom-inspired gifts to one-of-a-kind crafts that your kids can personalize, there’s a perfect gift for any and every teacher. I’ve made sure to include gifts in a jar and other budget-friendly crafts that go a long way, so that your kids can shower their teachers in awesome gifts without breaking the bank. Your kids will love showing their teacher they love them with this list of fantastic end of year ways to say thank you.

If you have any other great teacher appreciation ideas, please leave a comment below. Thanks for reading and be sure to celebrate your child’s teacher with these wonderful DIY teacher appreciation gifts!

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher’s Pet: 19 Incredibly Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

An Apple for the Teacher: Cute Apple Gifts

Tiny Apple Refrigerator Magnets

Fun Fact: Did you know the tradition of giving teachers apples started in Denmark?

Write to It: Pencil-Inspired Gifts

Crayon Vase Gift for Teachers

This DIY craft would look perfect on any teacher’s desk!

Gifts in a Jar and Other DIY Ideas

Teacher Appreciation Day Goodie Jar

A great gift idea with tons of wonderful surprises!

One-of-Kind Teacher Appreciation Gifts

School Rules Homemade Chalkboard

Your kids can show their teacher just how much they rule!

How will your kids’ show their teachers some appreciation this school year? Leave a comment below!

Thank Your Teachers! 25 Homemade Teacher Gift Ideas

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Ideas for teacher gifts aren’t always easy to find! Your child won’t want to bring in the same gift as a classmate; instead, help your little student make something homemade. Handmade teacher gift ideas are so exciting because they give you an opportunity to craft something totally unique with your kids. Thank your student’s teacher in a heartfelt way by crafting any of these awesome teacher gift ideas before the school year is over!

 

Homemade Teacher Gift Ideas

Homemade Teacher Gift Ideas

 

Homemade Thank You Cards

Apple Core Spool Card

Every gift should come with a card, and we have fantastic card making ideas to thank the teachers! Get creative with your card making. A personal favorite is the Apple Core Spool Card. With a simple wooden spool and a cleverly attached piece of paper, this card is completely unique and charming. Find even more homemade thank you cards below!

  1. Apple Core Spool Card
  2. Apple Leaf Card and Snack
  3. “Apple of My Eye” Box and Card Set
  4. Teacher’s Gift Birthday Cards
  5. Teaching Award Ribbon Card

 

Ideas for Teacher Gifts

DIY Desk Organizer

Anyone can pick up a gift card or a box of chocolates at the store, so why not surprise your child’s teacher with a gift that is completely original? Use basic craft supplies to craft up a fantastic homemade gift. Mason jars are a popular supply. Use a mason jar to create a flower vase or a clever apple! You can make pencil holders, classroom decor, sticky note holders, and more! The best gifts are homemade, and we have an array of DIY teacher gift ideas to inspire you.

  1. Adorable Apple Jar
  2. An Apple for Teacher Gift Box
  3. Candy Coated Pretzel Pencils
  4. Darling Decoupaged Clipboard
  5. DIY Desk Organizer
  6. Dr. Seuss Teacher Gift
  7. Giant Goody Pencil
  8. Monogrammed Gift for Teachers
  9. Pencil Blooms for Teachers
  10. Personalized Hand Sanitizer
  11. School Teacher Clock
  12. Sticky Note Holder Gift
  13. Teacher Appreciation Mug
  14. Teacher Appreciation Vase
  15. Teacher Flower Gifts
  16. Teacher’s Pencil Vase
  17. Teacher’s Pet Post-it Holder
  18. Tiny Apple Refrigerator Magnets
  19. Tribute to Teacher
  20. You are Tea-rific Gift
21 Teacher Gifts: Bags, Kitchen Crafts, and More
For even more marvelous teacher gift ideas, be sure to check out this collection of 21 Teacher Gifts: Bags, Kitchen Crafts, and More from FaveCrafts!

 

Double bonus! Our friends at AllFreeKidsCrafts have a collection of 28 Crafts for Kids to Make for Teacher Appreciation Week. Celebrate your child’s educators with any of these projects!

 

Who was your favorite teacher and why?

 

 

 

 

Link Love: Back to School Crafts & DIY Teacher Gifts

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If there’s one thing I miss about childhood, it’s that feeling you get the night before the first day of school. There’s a mixture of excitement and nerves that leaves you tossing and turning all night long. You find yourself wondering what the next year will be like – Will your teacher be kind or strict? Will you be drowning under a pile of books and homework? Will you make new friends or stick with old pals?

To ease nerves before the first day is to create back to school crafts with kids. This will help ease the transition from summer to fall and create some much-needed enthusiasm for learning. If you’re look for an  eco-friendly alternative to boring brown paper bags create your own customizable Tie-Dye Lunch Bags . Teachers can also take advantage of back to school crafting and design their own classroom essentials. There’s no need to worry about misplacing a homemade Kids Hall Pass – the bright colors and fun ribbon make it instantly recognizable. Don’t forget! Just like students, teachers get first day jitters, too. Make a Tribute to Teacher before your child steps into the classroom – it’s a great way for kids to show their excitement and make an impression on their new teacher.

The back to school season is filled with creative opportunities for students, parents and teachers. Get excited for the new year and celebrate the future with fall wearables, storage crafts and so much more.

  1. Crayon Vase Teacher Gift from A Little CLAIREification
  2. Apple Chalkboard Frame from Pitter and Glink
  3. Reusable Sandwich Bag from Poppyhaus
  4. DIY Apple Back-to-School Cuff Bracelet from One Tough Mother
  5. Pink Ombre Cork Board from A Bubbly Life
  6. Ball Jar Teacher Gift from 365ish Pins
  7. Back to School Pencil Topper from We Made That
  8. Flower Pens from Slices of Samantha
  9. Backpack Gift Box from Lisa Storms

 

Looking for more back to school craft ideas? Check out our eBook 11 Teacher-Approved Crafts for School. You’ll find fun and easy crafts for kids, teachers and parents.

 

 

 

 

 

Teachers & Students: Celebrate Summer With DIY Gifts

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This post is brought to you by Hannah Anderson for Full-Time Nanny.

It may be hard to believe, but it’s already time to think about end-of-year school gifts! Saying goodbye to friends is never fun, and it can be especially difficult when your child knows he may not see his favorite pals for the entire summer. To end the year on a high note, why not put together some inexpensive gifts for all of your kiddo’s classmates? The gift ideas in the following 30 blog posts are all reasonably priced and easily assembled, and are perfect for letting your little one’s friends know how much they mean to him.

DIY Favor Bags

Favor bags are a simple, inexpensive way that your child can treat all of his friends. All you need to assemble these little bags is some candy, maybe some small toys and a topper with a fun saying. One simple option for a favor bag is a Candy Header, which takes just minutes to make. You can even use a fun play on words when you make the topper, such as doing a ball-themed topper with the words “Have a Ball this Summer!” added on top.

 

Non-Food Gift Ideas

If the school your child attends doesn’t allow candy or food in goodie bags, or if you want to avoid potentially triggering an unknown food allergy, you can put together some bags or boxes filled with toys, fun straws and personalized cups instead. You can even create personalized version of the Class of ’09 Shirt with a graduation year and give one to everyone on the last day.

 

DIY Gifts from the Teacher

It’s easy for teachers to get attached to the students that they’ve taught for an entire school year. After all, you’ve seen them through their ups and downs, their learning struggles and their breakthroughs. You’ve watched them grow. Giving a little token to each child at the end of the year is completely appropriate and welcomed by the children.  A Job Well Done Pin will help end the school year on a sweet and motivational note. With 20 or more students per class, the gifts likely need to be inexpensive and easily assembled.

DIY Gifts to Give to Tweens and Teens

By the time the kids get to be a little older, they may no longer be interested in goodie bags full of little trinkets or bags filled with candy. These six blog articles detail several gifts that are appropriate for older kids. Older children typically love pictures and CD’s, as well as all sorts of memorabilia that can be autographed by their friends. Teens can create their own Custom Notebooks in which friends can leave notes and memories from the year.

 

Homemade Gifts for Kids to Make

When there are lots of kids to make gifts for, the costs associated with each gift can quickly add up. Using items that you have at home and making gifts for classmates is a frugal option that will still allow the student to give something to classmates and teachers. If you’re looking for a thoughtful teacher gift, have your child create a Tribute to Teacher. Use scrap fabric and a picture frame to create a quick and thoughtful gift. After your child determines what he wants to give his friends, you can give him a helping hand putting everything together.

4 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Teacher

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Teaching is a thankless job. Not only do they have to spend all day with rambunctious children but then they have to spend all night grading papers and creating lesson plans. The madness never ends! But this Christmas take time out of your life to thank a teacher with these four great homemade Christmas gift ideas. Create some wonderful and loving teacher gifts. Taking only a small portion out of your day to make something nice for a teacher is a great way to help give thanks for all the amazing things that he or she does on a daily basis.

I have a very close friend of mine who is a middle school teacher and I asked her what gifts she would like to receive and here are some of the responses I got back from her:

Make Ornament-Shape Gift-Card Holders for ChristmasOrnament Shaped Gift Card Holders

A traditional gift to give a teacher is gift cards. All teachers (and really everybody else too) love free money. Brighten up the gift by making your own Christmas-themed gift card holder with this wondrous pattern from Better Homes and Garden. It not only is very easy to make but that little extra effort shows that you care.

Decorative Christmas Baskets Made SimpleDecorative Christmas Basket Filled With School Supplies

Most teachers have to spend their own money on basic school supplies like pens, paper, and post-it notes. Giving teachers a big basket full of school supplies is a stupendous gift that all teachers will be able to appreciate. However, like the gift card idea given above, the gift in and of itself can be boring and unimaginative. Our friends over at AllFreeHolidayCrafts have come up with a solution for this: an easy to make decorative Christmas basket. The basket takes under an hour to make, costs under 10 dollars to create, and it shows your thankfulness.

Coffee Teacher GiftsCoffee and Coffee Cozies

BREAKING NEWS: Teachers love coffee. Coffee is another classic gift that kids love to give their teacher and a gift that teachers love to accept. However, handing a teacher a bag of coffee grounds is just as much fun as it is for this kid to sit through that teacher’s class every day. House On Hill Road came up with an entertaining way to spruce up the gift. Their original idea was to create a fun gift card holder but I think this works even better when giving coffee as a gift.

Picture Of The Class With A Christmas Decoupage Picture Frame

My friend was telling me that when you work so long and when you spend so much time in the classroom, the kids become your second family. There is nothing more sentimental and personal than giving a gift of a picture of the class. Add a great Christmas touch to the picture with this great Christmas Decoupage Picture Frame from yours truly at FaveCrafts.

 

What is your go-to gift for a teacher during the holiday season?

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