Finding the perfect Teacher Appreciation Week gift for your child’s teacher sometimes feels like an overwhelming task. Rather than purchasing a gift, why not get creative with the gifting this year? A handmade gift can be personalized and shows how much students appreciate their teacher. Instead of grabbing a last-minute gift at the store, check out this list of easy DIY teacher gifts! for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Quick tip: Check your school’s gift policy before giving; some prohibit homemade treats and/or gifts over a certain monetary value.
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1. Thanks a Latte
Fuel their love of caffeine with this adorable way to showcase a gift card to their favorite coffee shop. Perfect for the holidays or Teacher Appreciation Week!
Sometimes a thank-you card is the perfect way to show your appreciation. This apple card made with tissue paper is the perfect gift for your little one to help create for their teacher. Creative enough to stand on its own or pair it with any other gift.
This chalkboard crayon wreath requires some extra creativity and time, but the end result is so worth it! Encourage your child to work on this project with you to make it extra special for their teacher.
Every teacher needs one of these teacher survival kits! Fill it up with all sorts of goodies such as candy, lotion, and lip balm. If you don’t have a Cricut machine, use stencils and paint to create the front of the box.
For a quick and easy holiday gift, try out this cookie mix in a jar! Assemble all of the ingredients on top of one another to create the gorgeous layered effect.
Provide some pampering for your child’s favorite teacher with this self-care kit. They will especially appreciate one of these DIY teacher gifts during the winter months!
Succulents are more popular than ever, making them the perfect DIY teacher gifts. Include a personalized note from your child to wrap up this cute gift.
Colorful and cute, this crayon picture frame will be sure to wow any teacher! Use any picture frame and a pack of crayons to achieve this personalized present.
Spice up your teacher’s favorite soap scent by using mod podge to decoupage a flower or cute design on a soap bar. This craft is super quick and easy and can be personalized to your teacher’s preferences.
For a last minute DIY gift, grab a bouquet of your teacher’s favorite flowers. Add a personalized tag, or this tag we found, and write your kid’s name on it to add that extra love.
Make this easy eraser kit to gift your teacher some essentials they just NEVER can have enough of. Write your teacher’s name on the whiteboard eraser for a personal touch.
This super cute gift idea is easy to make. Get a pack of Rolos, a pack of Hershey Kisses, and use the printable below to create a cute pencil made of chocolate.
To make this chalkboard mason jar, take an old mason jar. andsimply paint it with chalkboard paint. Write a fun customized message to gift it to your teacher. Add some #2 pencils in the jar to show some extra love.
Find out your teacher’s favorite color, and buy some nail polishes in different shades. Then, get the free printable below and attach it to the nail polishes for a quirky gift.
This teacher appreciation gift is super simple. Buy a pack of Sharpies, and tape or glue the free printable below onto the pack for a gift your teacher will be sure to appreciate.
Teachers build their classroom libraries with loving care. Help them keep their selections from disappearing with a personalized stamp like this one. (See more teacher stamps we love here.)
Never underestimate the importance of a heartfelt thank-you note! Students can create their own, or you can buy this printable card that lets them add color and add their own message.
Another one of the best end-of-year teacher gifts. Assemble a video montage with Tribute! Their easy-to-use tools allow you to do it yourself, or you can pay a little more and have a professional put together something spectacular.
Teachers often find themselves writing notes to coworkers, principals, or parents. Help them send a adorable, personalized note next time they send a message with this set of stationery.
Since gifts like mugs and ornaments can pile up at home for a teacher, a useful yet still thoughtful one like this one will be sure to stand out in a crowd.
