Teacher Gifts & Present Ideas

Teachers play a special role in our children’s lives, often going above and beyond what is required of them, and it’s natural to want to give them even just a small token of your appreciation. A gift for a teacher doesn’t have to cost a fortune, with items like games, stationery, and sweets all sure to go down a treat. Photo gifts give you the chance to buy a unique gift for your teacher that’s completely outside of the norm. 

Seeing the bottles, boxes, and cards stack up on their desk on the last day of term is a visual signifier of all the hard work that the teacher has put in and the impact that they’ve had on their class’s lives. Celebrate this hard work with a special teacher gift, like a personalised keepsake engraved with the class’s year and a thank you message.

Teacher Gifts FAQs                                                                   

What presents do teachers really want?

Most teachers would tell you that what they really want is a day off! But unfortunately, you can’t give them that, so a thoughtful gift will have to do. Teachers get through a lot of pens, pencils, and sticky notes, so a new stationery set will no doubt be valued and saves them from going to the shop themselves. For a more sentimental gift, a photo frame containing a picture of the teacher and her class will be cherished when they’ve all moved on.

How much do you spend on teacher gifts?

It can be difficult to judge how much to spend on a gift for your child’s teacher. You don’t want to shoot too low and look like a cheapskate, or too high, and look like a show-off. In general, keeping your gift under £20 will avoid looking flashy (but feel free to spend a little more if you want to thank the teacher for something specific that they’ve done to help your child this year). If you’re sticking to a budget, there are loads of incredible gifts for £5 that will help you say thank you.

Is it ok to give your teacher a bottle of wine?

Yes, it’s ok to give your teacher a bottle of wine, but it’s a good idea to check whether they actually drink wine first. If they do, then you might still want to consider a different gift, as wine is very popular and the teacher might have already received a fair few bottles. Go for a different take and get them something alcohol-related, like a personalised wine glass or cheese selection, rather than a bottle of the stuff itself.