Teacher Appreciation Gifts
"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest" and an effective way to invest in knowledge is to make sure our educators know just how much they are valued. Studies show time and time again, showing your appreciation positively effects job performance and retention, and will leave teaching staff inspired to go above and beyond in the classroom.
Successories wide selection of teacher gifts are perfect for celebrating your staff, from personalized vases to custom ceramic mugs. Laser engraved leather journals or a Teachers Build Futures tote bag are both functional daily reminders to ensure your appreciation is never forgotten. Although perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day, our exclusive gifts at every price point are great for gifting year-round.
12 Gifts for Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May each year. Tuesday of this week is the day that is designated Teacher Appreciation Day. However, appreciating teachers does not need to be an event a student, co-worker, parent or other person needs that is done once each year. Teachers are special people who are always giving of themselves and showing them appreciation for their contribution is a great idea. Successories makes ideal gifts for teachers, here are ten of our best teacher gifts:
1. Calendars & Planners
Successories Motivational Wall Calendar will be an appreciated gift in the classroom. Teachers often need to keep track of certain dates that occur through the school year. The use of a wall calendar at home or at school is a great option.
2. Personalized Crystal Gifts
An engraved crystal 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 a unique marble paperweight shaped like an apple is gold-filled with your engraving. This and other unique personalized gifts such as vases and candles will be displayed on the teacher's desk for years to come.
3. Notepads
Taking notes is not just for students. These motivational note pads are a great gift for any teachers who need to write down ideas and lesson plans. Notepads are affordable additions to any gift basket the PTO is putting together for the teachers and staff.
4. Appreciation Soup Mug & Spoon
Teachers often miss school due to being sick. This mug and spoon is as 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
Coffee, tea, or any hot beverage can be kept in this tumbler on a cold winter day. This is s gift that may also be used to keep beverages cold during the summer.
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. Many may go to the gym or exercise and need to have a supply of water.
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.
8. Candy & Sweets
Who doesn't love sweet treats? This clear acrylic cube comes packed with the candy of your choice. A great way to show your appreciation! The cube measure 2.5" on each side, and the brightly colored jumble of sweets make it a great desktop decoration.
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. A handy spiral bound notebook comes with four different cover color options, and is emblazoned with a classic teacher logo and 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 appreciated. 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. The portfolio measures 8.5" x 11" and features 3 business card pockets a pen loop, a replaceable 8.5" x 11" pad of paper, and a mesh pocket for assorted accessories.
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 you the freedom and flexibility to charge your favorite devices on the fly, and comes with a standard USB connector cable allowing you to recharge the battery from your 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
In any workplace, recognition is critical to keep employees engaged. In a school setting, teacher engagement has a direct impact on lesson effectiveness and on how receptive students are in the classroom. When you manage teachers or work with teachers, you know how important each teacher is to the organization's success as a whole. 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.
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. Their job duties typically go above and beyond what the on-paper description entails. From mediating student relationships, to leading extracurricular organizations, teacher responsibilities are vast and important.
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:
- 1. Last day of Summer / Welcome Back
- 2. First Day of School
- 3. Teacher Work Anniversary
- 4. Project Completion - congratulate teachers whose work on a project concluded, such as the direction of a school play or the completion of a yearbook
- 5. Last day of school
- 6. National Teachers' Day or Teacher Appreciation Week
- 7. Teacher Retirements - Teachers who are retiring also deserve gifts as a sign of gratitude for the impact they've made. A genuine gift is a way for current and former students to send the teacher off on a positive note, so that they're compelled to continue being a positive influence in the lives of others. Colleagues and administrators who understand the work a former teacher has put in can show their gratitude, and the retiring teacher leaves a school with positive feelings for the institution, which can improve the reputation of the school.
