What do Teachers REALLY want for Christmas? BEST Teacher Gift Ideas (from a TEACHER!)

Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas: I think for most of us, we think the world of the teachers in our children's life and want to make sure they are appreciated at Christmas time. But what do teachers REALLY want for Christmas? Teacher Beth shares her top 10 teacher gift ideas and they are EASY and PRACTICAL!!

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[lauramarie]

As a teacher I can 100% say a big yes to the gift cards! Even 5$ to a coffee shop is so appreciated to go for a tea and a snack. Of course we don't expect anything, but it's also greatly appreciated. :) thanks for sharing this!

[barbararyba]

I am a teacher myself, I love gift cards! I write the students name on the back of the card so when I make a trade for coffee, I say thanks Michelle and pray for that child while enjoying the coffee! I also remember asking my son what his teacher liked while shopping the mall with him. He was six and I asked the questions like, does your teacher wear bracelets? He was excited to say, "Yes! She wears colorful rubber band bracelets!" We bought her a bundle of rubber bands for her wrists. I asked, "Does she have an umbrella?" He replied, Well it has rained so much this year so let me pick one out in case she forgets hers." I will always treasure this shopping trip because it was not expensive and he totally focused on her needs and I focused on really LISTENING to my six year old!

[jackofalltradesateachersjo]

I taught for 8 years. I loved gift cards, but my favorite gift was an ornament and the student wrote on the back why he was thankful for me. I get to read it each year when i put my tree up and am so thankful to remember him and those special students i taught with him❤

[Romansgirl]

Probably the best gift I ever gave a teacher was at the end of my oldest daughter's first-grade year. It was a 3-page handwritten letter about how she had helped my daughter and the love she had shown her, how important her impact on the kids was, and how much I loved and appreciated her. It reduced her to tears. Big, sloppy tears. It was a beautiful moment.

[bluesouthpaw]

My dad drives school bus and the kids always give him giftcards fo coffee shops and grocery stores and gas. He loves those kids and always says he drives a bus full of the future presidents and politicians and the most precious cargo on the road. He tells them these things which I'm sure some of the kids find it funny. But they just love him. One kid even drew him a picture of him driving a bus and all the kids. He showed me. It was so detailed. Right down to my dads outfit he wears and everyday. He had it framed.😁

[Fiery]

Good tips! My husband is a teacher and I'm an SLP in the schools. He gets tons of gift cards every year. LOTS of gift cards. They really help us throughout the year. WE WANT GIFT CARDS!

However as an Speech Therapist, I've only gotten 3 gifts in the last 7 years, (I usually have about 45-50 kids each year). If your kid gets special education services, us related service providers (SLP, OT, PT) will be beyond happy to get anything.

[elizabethfraser]

I have kept all the Christmas cards that kids have given me. I pack them with the Christmas stuff and read them every Christmas. They are treasured.

[abbeyabbott]

Fourth grade teacher here😆 I love when I receive a small gift card from a local business! Local coffee place or bakery, a family-owned chocolate shop or restaurant. It gets me into my community and gives me a reason to try a new place that I can feel good about.

[emilypowers]

As a former teacher, yes on the gift cards. And although I love treats, i got so many I had to give them to family and friends each year.

[susansmith]

Yes! I am a teacher. Gift cards are SO appreciated. We can use them. Sweet thoughtful notes by you that show your appreciation are wonderful. <3

[msmary]

I taught 6th grade for almost ten years! I loved everything she suggested. My favorite gifts were dunkn donuts gift cards!

[wherethebreezetakesme]

I'm a teacher. Around the start of November, I sent a little blurb home in my classroom newsletter that says, "I know many of you very kindly set aside funds to buy a gift for your child's teacher at this time of year. With the spirt of the season in mind, please consider donating that money to a charity of your choice instead of spending it on me. Please have your child write me a note or Christmas card to tell me how they have helped someone in need." One year, I had twins that saved their allowance for a month and used it to purchase socks for a homeless shelter. Their mom took them to the store to buy the socks and then to the shelter to donate them. What a beautiful life lesson for these kids. Trust me, this type of gift is so meaningful. The kids were so proud, their mom cried, I cried....and that is just one example I can give you out of 20+ years of teaching. Teachers really don't need any more coffee cups, candles or lotion, it almost all just goes in a donation box anyway.

[missmegan]

As a teacher myself, I 100% agree with the teacher inteviewed for this video!! She is spot on.

[staciemurray]

I know several teachers and I don’t think ANY of them would argue with this video😄 it’s true: they pour into the lives of our children several days a week and we just want them to feel loved and appreciated with our breaking the bank! 😜 it’s great to be reminded that “taking the easy way out” with a gift card may be the most appreciated or useful of the gifts they receive

[blciffa]

Yes I agree with all these suggestions. I teach high school though so rarely gifts are seen. As an English teacher I love when kids put their thoughts of appreciation in a card. I save them all.

[jillpeterson]

One teacher friend of mine said the best gift she has ever received was a bottle of wine, for all of the love she "pours" into the kids! Haha!! I guess that would fit under "consumables!"

[Teachready]

My kids’ school has a ‘My Favorite Things’ that’s done by each teacher, available in the office. I always get a copy of my kid’s teachers’ page the beginning of the year and try to get them something from their list throughout the year. I love the idea and so glad I’m getting something from their wishlist.

[sarahsnyder]

I am a toddler teacher and your friend gave great ideas! I will say that if you have a treat, be careful of food allergies! I have a food allergy and even though I’ll accept gifts even if I can’t eat them, it’s sweet when someone remembers. I love how you tell kids to pay attention to their teachers for gift ideas too!

[ahoardersheart]

I did a “Facebook” pole to all my friends who are teachers and they said the same thing. If you really want to give a gift to teachers...gift cards is the most appreciated gift. Especially Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Wawa, Chick Fila, food consumable gift cards!

[ladykeraboo]

I love giving really nice 3 wick candles for a few reasons, 1-they are a consumable decor item (makes their home look and smell nice but doesn’t take up room or need storage) 2-if the candle isn’t a scent that the teacher likes it is a generic enough gift that it can be regifted very easily and I believe that’s also very helpful during the holiday season, it’s just one less gift you have to buy! 3-candles (if purchased from a decent store/brand) are a quality gift that won’t break the bank! Example...bath and body works has 3 wicks in sale every other week and they are gorgeous quality candles