Class Act: 15 Thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Gifts They Actually Want

Classroom with books

I asked five teacher friends what their favorite gifts were. The consensus? Gift cards and heartfelt notes. But if you want to give a physical item, make it quality.

Classroom Supplies (That Are Actually Fun)

  • Personalized Stamp Set: A "Great Job!" stamp with their name on it makes grading hundreds of papers slightly more bearable
  • High-Quality Flair Pens: Teachers are obsessed with good pens. A pack of colorful Papermate Flair pens is basically gold currency in a school

Self-Care for After the Bell

  • Insulated Tumbler: A Yeti or Stanley cup that keeps their coffee hot (or water cold) all day, because they never get to finish a drink in one sitting
  • Restaurant Gift Card: treat them to a dinner out so they don't have to cook after a long day of parent-teacher conferences