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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 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.
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Picnics
Qwxnrg Outdoor Picnic Blanket
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Picnics
Qwxnrg Outdoor Picnic Blanket
Teachers LOVE summer vacation. In fact, they may even love it more than their students. That's why a gift they can use during that special time, like this easy-to-carry outdoor blanket, is guaranteed to make them smile when it's cold outside.
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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 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.
Best Gift For Every Teacher
Joukfun A Thoughtful Thank You Card
Best Gift For Every Teacher
Joukfun A Thoughtful Thank You Card
The ultimate thank you gift for a teacher is a simple, yet meaningful one. There's no better way to convey your gratitude than with a thoughtful, handwritten card (though slipping in a gift card doesn't hurt either).
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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 Beach-Loving Teacher
KikiLeeOriginals 'Teacher Off Duty' Beach Towel
Best Gift For The Beach-Loving Teacher
KikiLeeOriginals 'Teacher Off Duty' Beach Towel
If you think their "What I Did On My Summer Vacation" essay includes a mention of 'beaching, not teaching,' this is a great gift. It's perfect for poolside-lounging teachers, too.
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.
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Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Art
Teaching Resources Teacher Coloring Planner
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Art
Teaching Resources Teacher Coloring Planner
Teachers are books of knowledge, but sometimes they just want to give all that thinking a break. Any teacher will love escaping with this adult coloring book/planner.
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Desk Decor
Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp
Best Gift For The Teacher Who Loves Desk Decor
Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp
Bring on the good vibes to any teacher's desk with this Himalayan salt lamp they can throw right next to that #1 teacher mug. This comes with a dimmer so they can toy around with its brightness.
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 Hard-To-Shop-For Teacher
Amazon Amazon eGift Card - Thank You Flowers
Best Gift For The Hard-To-Shop-For Teacher
Amazon Amazon eGift Card - Thank You Flowers
Pop quiz: The thank you gift that keeps on giving?
Answer: The one that allows your teacher to choose a gift themselves. A gift card is always an A+ present, trust.
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.
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Best Gift For Your European History Teacher
NevaeHeart Parisian Garden Reed Diffuser
Best Gift For Your European History Teacher
NevaeHeart Parisian Garden Reed Diffuser
The European history teacher in your life will seriously appreciate the scent and elegant look of this Parisian garden-scented reed diffuser. They may even leave it on their school desk.
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Best Gift For The Green-Thumb Teacher
Costa Farms Clean Air House Plant Collection
Best Gift For The Green-Thumb Teacher
Costa Farms Clean Air House Plant Collection
If you know your teacher is a plant lover, these super cute and small succulents will bring some life to their home or classroom. Give the three-pack to one or separate them out for a few of your favorite teachers.
Best Gift For The English Teacher
Felt Like Sharing Felt Letter Board
Best Gift For The English Teacher
Felt Like Sharing Felt Letter Board
Spelling is so much more fun with this felt letter board. Whether your teacher chooses to use it during a lesson or prefers to display an encouraging message each day on it for their students, it's a fun wordplay gift.
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