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Top Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas for Any Budget

As Benjamin Franklin once said: "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." An effective way to invest in knowledge is to ensure our educators know how much they are valued. Studies show time and time again that showing appreciation positively affects job performance and retention and will leave teaching staff inspired to go above and beyond in the classroom. Our collection of the best appreciation gifts for teachers will allow you to celebrate teachers and staff in a way that pays off.

Top Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas for Any Budget

Successories wide selection of custom wholesale teacher gifts is perfect for celebrating your staff, from personalized vases to custom ceramic mugs, laser-engraved leather journals or tote bags are both functional daily reminders to ensure your appreciation is never forgotten. Although perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teachers' Day, we offer exclusive gifts at every price point that are great for gifting year-round.

12 Thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May each year and Tuesday of this week is the day that is designated Teacher Appreciation Day. However, appreciating teachers does not need to be restricted to a given day or week each year. But you might struggle to come up with the right gifts to reflect their contributions. This is where Successories comes in. We have plenty of options teachers are sure to love, and below are 12 of our best corporate gift ideas for teachers.

1. Calendars & Planners

Successories motivational calendars are an excellent teachers' appreciation gift for the classroom. Teachers often need to keep track of certain dates that occur through the school year. For many teachers, having a calendar that brings joy and motivation will surely be appreciated, and it can also be a nice way to decorate the classroom.

2. Personalized Crystal Gifts

An engraved personalized gift will allow you to add a personal touch. Math teachers can display a personalized crystal ruler to show students how to go old school when a measurement is needed. Teachers and apples seem to go hand in hand, so consider a unique paperweight shaped like an apple with your engraving. This will be displayed on the teacher's desk for years to come.

3. Notepads

Taking notes is not just for students. Motivational notepads are a great gift for teachers who must write down ideas and lesson plans. Notepads are affordable additions to any gift basket the PTO is putting together for the teachers and staff. Whether it's grading papers or creating lesson plans, motivational notepads will no doubt make your teacher feel appreciated.

4. Appreciation Soup Mug & Spoon

Teachers often miss school due to being sick. Gifting them something to make those sick days a little cozier is sure to make them feel cared for. A soup mug and spoon is a great gift idea for teachers who are home sick and need a reminder of why they enjoy their job.

5. Thanks for All You Do Leatherette Tumbler

Teachers are always loaded down with bags. The other constant accessory? A travel tumbler. Coffee, tea, or any hot beverage can be kept warm on a cold winter day. And this is a gift that can keep beverages cold during the summer as well. Whether caffeinating or hydrating, the staff will love this gift.

6. Appreciation Water Bottles

Being awesome is not hard for good teachers and decorated water bottles are a great way to show appreciation. This is a great gift for teachers who are active after work or just care to keep up with their water intake throughout the day.

7. Ceramic Mugs

A mug with an inspirational message is a great option for coffee or other hot beverages. This is a great birthday gift for any co-worker when getting together for lunch or when taking a break. Coffee mugs are a great choice because they'll feel appreciated each time they treat themselves to a cup.

8. Candy & Sweets

Who doesn't love sweet treats? A clear acrylic cube packed with the candy of your choice ensures they can indulge a little. Snacks are always a great way to show your appreciation!

9. Sticky Notes & Note Cubes

The world probably wouldn't be able to function without sticky notes. Everybody uses them for a variety of purposes, teachers included. We carry a handy spiral bound notebook with four different cover color options, and is emblazoned with the words: Great Teachers. Great Students. Great Schools. Inside, you'll find a handy collection of sticky notes in assorted colors, good for almost anything. It's an inexpensive, practical gift that's sure to be appreciated!

10. Portfolios

Teachers need a handy place to store documents. There are papers to take home to grade, class preparation notes, and the like. This is another handy, practical gift that's sure to be treasured and used often. A favorite style features our classic teacher's logo, but we've got a wide variety of other options available if something else would be more to your liking. Even better, if you prefer, you can create your own custom cover for added personalization.

11. Power Banks

These days, what teacher doesn't rely heavily on smart devices? The problem, of course, is power. It can be mightily inconvenient to have to recharge in the middle of the day. That's where this handy gift comes in. It gives the freedom and flexibility to charge devices on the fly, and comes with a standard USB connector cable allowing teachers to recharge the battery from their PC. An incredibly handy gift for your favorite teacher that can be customized with your choice of messages.

12. Bluetooth Speaker

If your favorite teacher is an audiophile, this speaker is the perfect gift. Don't let its deceptively small footprint fool you, this speaker produces great quality sound, and being designed with Bluetooth technology, can be connected wirelessly to most any device. Best of all, it comes in a variety of fun colors and can be customized with your choice of messages.

Reasons for Teacher Appreciation

n any workplace, recognition is critical to keep employees engaged. Teachers are some of the busiest professionals around. They often work with dozens of students each day and are tasked with conveying important lessons in an easy-to-understand manner.

Teacher engagement directly impacts lesson effectiveness and how receptive students are in the classroom. When you manage or work with teachers, you know how important each teacher is to the organization's success. So whether you're an administrator who's interested in expressing your appreciation for the hard-working teachers on your staff or a student interested in making a good first impression, we've got plenty of teacher-centric gifts in our product lineup.

Getting a heartfelt gift from a parent, fellow teacher, administrator, or student can help remind a teacher of how meaningful their work is and can motivate them to continue to make a difference. Some occasions that are great for giving teacher appreciation gifts include:

  • Last Day of Summer / Welcome Back
  • First Day of School
  • Teacher Work Anniversary
  • Project Completion
  • Last Day of School
  • National Teachers' Day or Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Gifts for Retiring Teachers

Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts, Ideas and More

The best teacher gifts are personalized. Teacher appreciation gifts from Successories are great for administrators, fellow teachers, parents, students, and community members to give. Show that special teacher in your life how grateful you are with items like personalized vases, embroidered bags, or stainless steel tumblers to keep their coffee hot. Your perfect teacher appreciation gift is just a click away!

Teachers fill some of the most vital positions in society. You probably remember a teacher or several who made a difference in your own life, through the power of education and by being an inspiring and respected figure. If you're a parent or you work with teachers, you know how dedicated your child's teacher can be to helping shape new generations of people who will make meaningful contributions to the world. Fun gifts do more than sit on a teacher's desk. Make your favorite teacher smile and show them how much they're valued. Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week can be a reminder of how important the work that they do is.

Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teachers' Day

Every year, teachers are recognized on National Teachers' Day, on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, which is also Teacher Appreciation Week. Read on for Teachers' Appreciation Week gifts and Teachers Appreciation Day gifts, as well as meaningful teacher appreciation gift ideas that are special to give all year round.

It doesn't have to cost much money to show a teacher that you care. Teacher gifts for teacher appreciation from Successories are fun and easy ways to show gratitude, and teachers will love using them. Consider these Teacher Appreciation Week Gifts.

  1. Lunch Gifts: Give a teacher something to pack their lunch in an organized and stylish way with collapsible food containers, cooler bags, cooler totes, and lunch coolers. These teacher food containers are easy and convenient to use, with inspirational teacher-focused messages.
  2. Backpacks and Totes: Like their students, teachers often need to carry around books or school supplies on campus, to meetings, and at conferences. Lightweight cinch backpacks, super-size trunk organizers, large totes, and regular backpacks are useful and motivational, with fun teacher messages displayed on them.
  3. Outside-of-School Gifts: Gifts that are useful off school grounds show that you recognize the importance of teachers having a strong work-life balance. Ideas you could give include thermal mugs, fleece blankets, umbrellas, journals, and more.

Successories' bulk order options for teacher appreciation gifts allow you to purchase a group of teacher gifts at once. You always have something fun on hand to give or have something for all the teachers you work with or your child sees throughout a school year.

Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts, Ideas and More

The best teacher gifts include personalization. We mean more than just a handwritten note, of course. Teacher appreciation gifts from Successories are great for school administrators, fellow teachers, parents, current and former students, and community members to give to teachers who contribute so much to society. Show that special teacher in your life you are grateful for their work. Browse some of our best-selling teacher appreciation ideas here now. Successories has you covered with a large selection of teacher appreciation items and thoughtful gift ideas, such as personalized vases, embroidered bags, and even stainless steel tumblers to keep their morning coffee hot. Your perfect teacher appreciation gift awaits!

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Making a Difference Affirmation Band
from Andrea of

Making a Difference Affirmation Band

This was gifted to my supervisor to remind her how much she is appreciated for all that does. She really was surprised and thankful for the recognition.

Making a Difference Personalized Wooden Candle
from Kiki Sweigart of Sullivan's Island, SC

Making a Difference Personalized Wooden Candle

I love your products as I always find just the right momento
These gifst were for students and a wonderful staff member who made this year so possible and relaxed. Everyone deserves these tokens of appreciation and YOUR COMPANY always has just what I am looking for!

Making A Difference Soup Mug & Spoon
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Making A Difference Soup Mug & Spoon

I have five Boss's I work with. Every year they do an amazing job with spoiling our whole team for Customer Service week. For the past five years as a team, our company purchased items similar to these as a group. This year I wanted to give special individual gifts to stand out and let them know "They are the ones who makes the team". It bowl have a special phrase pick out for that individual. Your company has an awesome variety of gifts to choose from!!! Thanks, Em :O)