Updated on Aug. 26, 2024
Educators work incredibly hard. Show your thanks with these personalized teacher gifts. We have ideas for sweet treats, practical supplies and more—just in time for back-to-school season!
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A bouquet of flowers is truly one of the best personalized teacher gifts to receive this back-to-school season, and we love the variety of Urban Stems’ assortments. Choose from a number of flower arrangements that fit their style or opt for a candle or plant to decorate their classroom or desk.
A personalized coffee mug is both a practical and decorative gift for the teacher in your life. Customize it with an image or text. The latte size will keep them happy and caffeinated all day long, and they’ll think of your student every time they sip from it.
Because the best personalized teacher gifts double as classroom or home decor, a custom coaster goes a long way in showing you’re thinking about them—whether for back-to-school season, teacher appreciation week or for “just because” occasions. This handmade resin coaster is personalized with their name and decorated with supplies like erasers, paper clips, crayons, push pins and glitter (you can even choose the color combo!).
Make a succulent or houseplant gift even sweeter with this “Thank you for helping me grow” stake. Available in circle, square and hexagon shapes, this is an affordable option for every teacher on your list.
Make life a little easier for your child’s teacher with this personalized stamp. It makes marking classroom library books or textbooks a breeze!
Just like the lessons taught in the classroom, this personalized teacher gift will last a lifetime. Hand-stamped with a sweet message, this aluminum bookmark allows you to personalize the names, year and tassel color, too.
One of the best teacher gifts you can give? Extra storage space. This custom desk organizer is perfect for stashing pens, scissors and other odds ‘n ends.
You have options galore when it comes to customizing this personalized teacher gift. First opt for a journal, address book or planner, then pick from five cool color schemes. After that, add your details to the cover, interior and pages. The options are endless!
Candy is a classic gift, but it can be hard to know a teacher’s tastes or dietary restrictions. Instead of guessing, send over a Sugarwish. They can pick out all of their favorites!
How cute is this customized apple decoration? The colorful letters brightens up their desk while the fun font adds personality. As one of the best personalized teacher gifts, it’s something they and their students will enjoy all year long—and beyond.
It could be halfway through the day before your teacher has a chance to sip his morning coffee! This YETI rambler promises to keep drinks hot (or cold) until the last sip. Make this a personalized teacher gift by adding custom text, a monogram or graphic.
Who doesn’t love a care package? These delightful gifts from Happy Box are guaranteed to make your teacher smile. Choose from a list of curated boxes, or build your own!
From homework assignments to computer chargers, teachers carry a lot of stuff. Rest assured that this roomy tote bag emblazoned with custom text will get a lot of use.
It’s hard to know when a headache or sore throat is going to strike. But your child’s teacher can be prepared with this genius emergency kit. Choose from an empty tin you can stock yourself or a pre-filled version packed with all of the essentials.
Classroom temperatures can be unpredictable. Help your favorite teacher stay warm with this customized throw blanket. Choose from a minky or sherpa material, then add student names. This is a great gift to give from the whole class!
For a gift that’s pretty, practical and affordable, consider a leather lanyard. This sturdy version comes in a variety of lengths and colors, and it’s personalized with an educator’s initials. This is also a great gift for high schoolers who carry ID cards.
For the teacher who does it all, here’s a personalized teacher gift that has it all. This cute box features a tumbler, T-shirt, can cooler, pencils, notepad and enamel pin.
Make after-school snacks a little more fun with this monogram cheese and crackers board. It’s a gift your teacher will be able to use outside of the classroom, too.
Most classrooms can be pretty drab. Help spruce it up with a custom candle. You can order just the label, or a complete set with an Island Volcano scent. These candle accessories make a great gift, too.
Teachers are constantly writing things down, and this custom stationery is perfect for those quick notes or to-do lists. Plus, how cute is that paper plane detail?
Help the teacher in your life unwind after a long school week—or day—with this funny “Because… Students” mug. They’ll enjoy sipping their favorite beer, mixed drink, mocktail or iced coffee from this kitschy teacher gift.
