The last few years have been rough for teachers, so it’s important to show our appreciation. A great way to do that is with handmade gifts. However, sometimes we don’t have the time or the talent to create handmade teacher gifts. If you are looking to get your child’s teacher a unique and thoughtful gift, but want it to be hassle-free a great resource is Etsy.
Save time and hassle with handmade teacher gifts from Etsy.
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Etsy has a huge selection of handmade gifts that are great for teachers. What I love about using Etsy is the convenience of online shopping, but I’m also supporting someone’s small business.
There are so many options on Etsy so it can feel a bit overwhelming. However, Etsy helps you out with curated gift guides. You can find their Teacher Gift List here.
Not sure a handmade gift is what your child’s teacher would like check out my post: Ten Terrific Teacher Gifts for more ideas.
Personalized Gifts
As a teacher, while I love getting gift cards I also love getting personalized items that I can use in my classroom or at home.
Teacher Lanyard – Teachers are often required to wear their ID badge. Instead of a generic one many love to wear a personalized one with cute beads turning it into a piece of jewelry. My favorite teacher lanyard comes from the shop By the Graces. She has a ton of options and they’re all amazing.
Engraved Tumbler – An engraved and personalized tumbler or water bottle is a great gift option for teachers. I use my tumblers that I’ve been gifted over the years daily. I need my water and coffee daily and it brightens my day to have a cute water bottle from a past student.
Personalized Pen Another cute personalized gift is a pen. Teachers love a good pen but often lose it during the business of the day. A personalized pen like this pencil-themed pen or this glitter pen are a great, fun solution.
Teacher Name Sticker Stickers are huge right now. This small gift is a great way to give a teacher a personalized gift but on a budget. This also allows the teacher to personalize whatever they like.
Teacher Wristlet or Keychain While some teachers like to use a lanyard others like to use a wristlet. Even if your child’s teacher doesn’t use their wristlet for school they can use it as a keychain.
Teacher Name Sign If you’re looking to spend a little more a handmade teacher sign is another great gift option. This is something they can use year after year.
Teacher Shirt An embroidered personalized t-shirt or sweatshirt is a comfy gift for any teacher. If you don’t want to go the personalized route you can get a teacher-themed top.
Teacher Themed Gifts
There are some creative teacher-themed gift ideas that show teachers you appreciate all they do.
Bookmark A cute way to show your child’s teacher you appreciate all they do is a bookmark with a thoughtful note. This aluminum bookmark is not only thoughtful but is made to last. This wooden bookmark is another great option.
Bracelet A delicate thoughtful bracelet is another great idea. There are a ton of bracelet options to fit any teacher’s style.
Potholder – Oven Mitt Another fun gift idea is a potholder or oven mitt personalized to show your teacher your appreciation. All you need to add is a yummy baking mix. This would be a great option for a teacher who is also a mom, so she can do a fun activity with her own kids.
Planter Tag and Plant A small plant is another nice gift option. To personalize the gift a bit more you can get a handmade planter tag.
Gifts for the Classroom
Another great gift idea is something that teachers can use in their classrooms.
Personalized Teacher Stamp Teachers spend time daily going over student work. Help make marking papers easier with a personalized teacher stamp. A personalized teacher stamp can also help label books for a classroom library or other teacher supplies.
Personalized Dry Eraser with Markers This personalized gift is attractive and useful. This would be a great upgrade for any teacher’s classroom.
Teacher Stickers Like the teacher stamp another great tool for teachers as they mark student work is a set of fun teacher stickers. Etsy even offers personalized teacher stickers for even more wow.
Teacher Notepad Another useful item for teachers is a notepad. Teachers write notes daily. Add a little fun with a personalized teacher notepad.
Need more ideas check out my list of Gifts Teachers will Love. As a teacher, I would love to receive any of these gifts.
If you know a teacher that would love something off Etsy, but don’t know what to get you can always get them an Etsy gift card. It’s also a great last-minute gift idea.
Teachers have been through a lot in the last few years. A small gift from your family is a great way to show your gratitude for all they do for their students. If you love giving handmade teacher gifts, but this year you need to take something off your plate finding a gift on Etsy is a great solution.
