The 10 Best Gifts For Teachers
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Visa Gift Card It may not be the most personal option, but the Visa Gift Card allows the recipient to buy exactly what he or she needs, whether that's classroom supplies or something more fun, like a night out on the town. And because these can be purchased in a wide range of denominations, there's one to suit any budget. usa.visa.com
Lands' End Canvas Tote The Lands' End Canvas Tote boasts a classic, iconic design that never goes out of style. These bags are incredibly robust, making them an excellent help for toting heavy stacks of paper or grade books, and they can be monogrammed to make the gift just that much more personal. landsend.com
Oriental Trading Personalized Pencils Although more and more classrooms are going digital, many educators still rely on writing implements, like these Oriental Trading Personalized Pencils. You can have the teacher's name or a fun message printed on them, whether you choose a plain, solid color or an eye-catching design. orientaltrading.com
Editor's Notes
April 06, 2020:
Showing your child's teachers just how much you appreciate them can be tough, since educators are individuals with unique tastes, interests, hobbies, and needs. That's why we've kept a wide range of gifts that has something for everyone, from the coffee fanatic to the artsy type. We ultimately opted to remove the Pursetti Tote Bag and the UrPower Essential Oil Diffuser, however, over concerns about their long-term durability. For a more robust bag, we selected instead the Kate Spade New York Canvas, offered in several fun prints from eye-catching to reserved. It'll hold a handful of books and last for the long haul thanks to strong, well-placed straps. We also added the Post-it Super Sticky Notes. True, it's not the most glamorous gift in the world, but it's a thoughtful option that can help teachers stay organized and on top of all the tasks they have to manage. The Contigo West Loop Travel Mug might help, too, since it lets educators stay caffeinated throughout the whole day.
If you think the teacher in your life needs some stress relief, there's Teacher Life: A Snarky Chalkboard Coloring Book. Note, though, that the sayings found in this adult coloring book are a little bit too sarcastic for some, so you'll want to save this for recipients with a big sense of humor. For artistic fun that's more open-ended, we've kept the Tombow Dual Brush Pens. Each set includes a blender pen, and they're acid-free and nontoxic, to boot.