Teachers get a lot of mugs. A keepsake with their class on it is the kind of thank-you that stays on the fridge for years. Here are gift ideas for the holidays and Teacher Appreciation Week, plus a few pins that make the classroom run a little smoother.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts
1. The Class Photo Magnet
This year's class photo on a magnet, with the year and the room number. Design your own photo magnet →
2. A Pin From Every Student
Each child designs a small pin with their drawing or name. Present them together on a ribbon or a small board.
3. Their Catchphrase on a Pin
A teacher's name, subject and the phrase the class hears every day. Kind, a little funny and very personal.
4. For the Whole Team
Aides, librarians, bus drivers and front-office staff deserve one too. Gifts for teachers →
In the Classroom
5. First-Day Name Badge Pins
Name badge pins help everyone learn names in the first week, including substitute teachers. Hello My Name Is badge pin →
6. Student of the Week
A reusable pin for the student of the week, passed on every Friday.
7. Field Trip Pins
A bright pin with the school's name and phone number helps chaperones spot their group in a crowd.
8. Reading Buddies
Matching pins for older and younger reading partners make the pairing feel special.
Big Milestones
9. Retirement
Photos from their first classroom and their last, on a pin or a magnet for the party. Legacy photo pin →
10. Graduation Day
Teachers love wearing a photo of their graduating class.
Good to Know
Pins and magnets are ready in 72 hours, and expedited shipping is available at checkout. Teacher Appreciation Week is usually the first full week of May, so order a week or two ahead.
Every order comes with a free designer review, so it fits well and looks its best. Ordering for a whole school or PTA? See our bulk and business orders page.
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