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When you think about all that time spent in school—nearly half of your life I bet—there's no doubt your mind jumps to your favorite teacher. You know the one? The one made science projects fun, or always lent a listening ear to help you with your latest dilemma, or the one who seemed more like a comedian than a teacher.
Great teachers always go above and beyond for their students. So why not show them a little extra love with a teacher gift this holiday season whether you or your child is graduating or just heading off on winter break?
The gift they'll probably love the most—a handwritten note expressing gratitude. But, it doesn't hurt to pair that note with a gift set, gift card, or another unique or sentimental gift.
Ready to show your appreciation? Women's Health asked real teachers what they would love to receive this year. Here's a list of the 46 best teacher gifts in 2023 (all of which are actually teacher-approved!).
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Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Funny Memories
Kennie B Styles Things My Students Said Journal
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Funny Memories
Kennie B Styles Things My Students Said Journal
Sometimes a teacher just needs somewhere to jot their thoughts and the hilarious things their students say. Gift this journal to yours and it'll be bursting with memories by the time June rolls around.
Best Inspirational Gift For Teachers
Dessie You Make a Difference Inspirational Cards
Best Inspirational Gift For Teachers
Dessie You Make a Difference Inspirational Cards
Usually, teachers are the ones doing all the inspiring, but sometimes they could use a pick-me-up, too. These affirmation cards serve as daily reminders that they are literally making a difference in the lives of others.
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Best Classroom Decor Gift For Teachers
Druncent Personalized Teacher Door Sign
Best Classroom Decor Gift For Teachers
Druncent Personalized Teacher Door Sign
There's nothing that quite makes the classroom feel like a home than decorating the doors and walls. Any teacher won't be able to wait before throwing up this personalized sign up.
Best Teacher Gift They Can Use Everyday
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Insulated Tumbler
Best Teacher Gift They Can Use Everyday
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Insulated Tumbler
In case you didn't know, the cutest latest accessory is a Stanley cup, and trust, and teachers will love it for many more reasons than it just being trendy. Just ask an educator who's short on caffeine.
Best Gift For The Coffee-Loving Teacher
Garmee Electric Coffee Warmer
Best Gift For The Coffee-Loving Teacher
Garmee Electric Coffee Warmer
This electric coffee warmer will keep any teacher's coffee from going cold throughout the day so every sip is as good as the last. Your kid's teacher will be so thankful.
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Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Polaroids
Fujifilm Mini Instant Camera
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Polaroids
Fujifilm Mini Instant Camera
The best memories are made in school. Give a teacher a way to document them all year long with this instant mini camera they'll be able to use both in class and at home, too.
Best Edible Gift For Teachers
Williams Sonoma Jacques Torres Edible Messages
Best Edible Gift For Teachers
Williams Sonoma Jacques Torres Edible Messages
Food that sends a message—you can't go wrong! These handcrafted bonbons with ganache centers aren't only yummy, but they're a great thank you gift, too.
Best Desk Accessory Gift For Teachers
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Best Desk Accessory Gift For Teachers
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
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There's no need to run to the teacher's lounge when they've got a coffee maker right in their classroom. This compact Keurig machine can fit on even the smallest of desks.
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Best Gift For The Bookworm Teacher
MadeMeHappy Personalized Teacher Bookmark
Best Gift For The Bookworm Teacher
MadeMeHappy Personalized Teacher Bookmark
Your English teacher probably loves to read, but it's a pretty popular hobby among the rest of the education-inclined crew, too. So, if you're looking for an inexpensive, but actually useful *and* thoughtful gift for every teacher on your list, look no further.
Best Gift For The Teacher With Tons Of Keys
iWenSheng Teacher Appreciation Keychain
Best Gift For The Teacher With Tons Of Keys
iWenSheng Teacher Appreciation Keychain
Have several teachers you want to share a token of appreciation with? These keychains feature a sentimental note and cute, sparkly charms.
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Best Gift For The Stressed Teacher
Eucalyptus Spearmint Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Spearmint Gift Box Set
Best Gift For The Stressed Teacher
Eucalyptus Spearmint Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Spearmint Gift Box Set
This aromatherapy set from Bath & Body Works is specifically designed for stress relief. The kit includes everything they need to schedule a weekly spa night or self-care check-in to scents that soothe and uplift.
Best Gift For The Candle-Loving Teacher
Got You A Little Something Store World's Best Teacher Candle
Best Gift For The Candle-Loving Teacher
Got You A Little Something Store World's Best Teacher Candle
Help your favorite teacher ease into a relaxing holiday vacation with this soothing lavender-scented soy candle. It'll bring on all the calming vibes they may not get during the hectic school day.
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Best Gift For The Messy Teacher
CoolBros Elephant Desk Organizer With Phone Holder
Best Gift For The Messy Teacher
CoolBros Elephant Desk Organizer With Phone Holder
Help keep the teacher in your life organized with this cute elephant-shaped pencil holder that has a convenient place to store a phone in its tusk.
A teacher's pencil case is more like a Mary Poppins bag, especially when they haven't yet made the transition to going fully digital. This pencil case can hold up to 50 pens or 90 pencils and has pockets for other small stationary, like post-it's and even a mini stapler.
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