We’ve put together a list of great teacher gifts for under £5, as well as a selection of those for up to £10, so there will hopefully be something to suit your budget. Sometimes, classes decide to club together and chip in to get something nice for the teacher from everyone. For that reason, we’ve included a few higher-ticket teacher gift ideas too. And if you need further inspiration, we've spoken to real teachers for inspiration, to find out what gifts teachers most wish for.
Best gifts for teachers at a glance
— Best gifts for teachers for £5 and under
- 'Epic Things To Teach' Personalised Teacher Notebook, £4.99
- Teachers' Gift of Wildflower Seeded Hearts, £3.25
- Personalised Teacher Keepsake Tin, £4.95
- Personalised Coaster Thank You Gift, £5
- 'Thank You For Helping Me Grow' Planter, £5
- Wooden Star Plaque Thank You Gift, £3.99
- Teacher Wish bracelet, £1.99
- Personalised Engraved Chocolate Bar, £4.95
- Personalised Rosette Thank You Teacher Card, £4.50
- 'It Takes A Big Heart to Shape Little Minds' Panda Teacher Coaster, £4.99
— Best gifts for teachers for £10 and under
- Taylerson's Gin and co*cktail Collection (drink syrups), £9.50
- Personalised Teacher Mug, £9.95
- Relax & Calm Bath Bomb Pamper Hamper, Gift Set Box, £10
- 'Teachers Plant The Seeds of Knowledge' Plant Marker, £9
- Cadbury Thank You Teacher Chocolate Gift, £10
- Awesome Teacher Tote Bag, £9.99
— Best gifts for teachers from the whole class
- Gift for Teachers Personalised Wooden Planter, £30
- Jo Malone Home Candle, £56
- Hotel Chocolat The Everything Luxe, £39.95
- One4All Gift Card, from £10
Best gifts for teachers for £5 and under
1. 'Epic Things To Teach' Personalised Teacher Notebook, £4.99
Tasha, a teacher in our MFM Facebook group, said "quirky stationery always goes down well," so we love this planner that comes with personalisation for an extra special touch.
You can pick up a handbag sized A6 planner for £4.99 or, for a few more pounds, a larger A5 or A4 planner.
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Available from: Funky Pigeon
2. Teachers' Gift of Wildflower Seeded Hearts, £3.25
These packets of seeds provide the means to grow bee and butterfly-friendly wildflowers, so the gift will keep growing long after you've given it. Each is wrapped in tissue paper with a special message and includes instructions for planting.
Shaped like hearts, they're also one of the more sentimental teacher gift ideas. Previous buyers seemed pleased with the seeds and described them as “really lovely little teacher gifts” and “great value”, with one reviewer adding, "Very cute and lovely wrapped."
Available from: Etsy
3. Personalised Teacher Keepsake Tin, £4.95
With this keepsake tin, you can add not only the teacher’s name, but also an illustration from a wide choice of designs to match their appearance.
For an additional £1.50 charge, you can choose to add in a wildflower seed pack too.
Available from: Not on the High Street
4. Personalised Coaster Thank You Gift
These fun personalised coasters are a perfect way to say thank you to your child's teacher. You can choose between a stylish grey and a bright yellow and then decorate it with either the helicopter and banner or elephant and balloon embellishment. As well we including your child's teacher's name, you can also include a message for an extra personal touch. There's the option to add a lovely drawstring bag too — and you can even order a matching mug.
Available from: Not On The High Street
5. 'Thank You For Helping Me Grow' Planter, £5
These handmade planters are a great gift idea if you have a plant-loving teacher.
They come in a choice of pink, grey or green and feature a lovely, heartfelt message that your child's teacher will really appreciate. You can also add your teacher's name if you prefer. They should be able to house a small plant and will be sure to brighten up the teacher's classroom desk or home.
Available from: Etsy
6. Wooden Star Plaque Thank You Gift, £3.99
This wooden star is a small token of appreciation for your child’s class teacher. The star features a lovely thank you message and is made from FSC certified wood, making it a more sustainable choice.
The star can be kept as a keepsake in the teacher’s desk draw at work or even hung on their tree at home for Christmas.
Available from: Amazon
7. Teacher wish bracelet, £1.99
This small charm bracelet is handmade by an independent seller on Etsy and features the classic teacher's apple in the centre. The bracelet also comes with a silver spacer bead at the back so can be adjusted to fit.
Plus, the card the jewellery arrives on features a poignant message for teachers, reading "Thank you for helping me grow."
Available from: Etsy
8. Personalised Engraved Chocolate Bar, £4.95
Personalised gifts really add that extra touch to any teacher gift and this chocolate bar is a lovely, sweet option. It's handmade from high quality Belgian chocolate and can be engraved with a message of your choice, up to 30 characters. It also comes packaged in a nice, slimline recyclable box.
If your child's teacher is a chocolate fan then this is a perfect tasty and heartfelt gift.
Available from: Not on the High Street
9. Personalised Rosette Thank You Teacher Card, £4.50
The teachers we spoke to in our Facebook group said they loved receiving cards at the end of term. "My favourite gifts are handwritten thank you notes and cards," said teacher, Zara. "I keep them all and when I'm having a tough day I read them."
This personalised card, where you can add the teacher's name above the rosette, would be a great option to show them how much they've been appreciated over the past year.
Available from: Not on the High Street
10. 'It Takes A Big Heart to Shape Little Minds' Panda Teacher Coaster, £4.99
Most teachers enjoy a hot drink at break time, so this coaster would be a great addition to their desk. The cute message will keep the teacher going on the hard days and hopefully make them smile. A teacher really does have a big heart after all.
Available from: Amazon
Best gifts for teachers for £10 and under
11. Taylerson's Gin and co*cktail Collection (drink syrups), £9.50
This set includes 5 flavoured syrups designed to mix with gins and add to co*cktails or mocktails. The drink additions are created by an independent artisan maker in Britain and are all 100% natural and suitable for vegetarians.
The flavours included in the set are passion fruit, mango, raspberry, violet and elderflower. There are also alternative versions from the same seller designed specifically for prosecco or for adding to coffee, too.
Available from: Not on the High Street
12. Personalised Teacher Mug, £9.95
If your child's teacher enjoys a cup of tea or coffee whilst teaching, then this mug will remind them how much they're appreciated every time they take a sip.
It's made of high quality ceramic, you can choose from either a star (pictured above) or rainbow design and then personalise it with your child's teacher's name. There's the option to add a matching coaster for £4.99, too.
Available from: Amazon
13. Relax & Calm Bath Bomb Pamper Hamper, Gift Set Box, £10
The perfect gift to help your child's teacher unwind this school holiday. This gift set includes bath salts, a bath bomb, mini bath bombs and blue soap in the shape of a rose.
You can add a label to say "thank you" to make it an excellent end of term gift for a teacher. Relaxation and calm is an amazing present after a crazy year.
Available from: Etsy
14. 'Teachers Plant The Seeds of Knowledge' Plant Marker, £9
This aluminium plant marker could be a charming way for teachers to brighten up their plant pots with a positive reminder of all the good work they've done throughout the year.
It features a lovely heartfelt message that is a perfect thank you for any hardworking teacher, especially if they're a plant lover.
Available from: Not on the High Street
15. Cadbury Thank You Teacher Chocolate Gift, £10
If your child's teacher loves chocolate then they will love this sweet treat. It contains a Dairy Milk 110g bar with a special "Thank You Teacher" sleeve as well as a 350g box of Cadbury Eclairs and some other Cadbury favourites, such as Wispa, Twirl, Flake and Crunchie bars.
It comes delivered in a Cadbury "Thank You" gift box to make it feel extra special. There's also the option to add a message if you would like to add a more personal touch.
Available from: Cadbury
16. Awesome Teacher Tote Bag, £9.99
This lovely canvas tote bag features a bright modern print that reminds your child's teacher how awesome and appreciated they are. It measures H40cm x W38cm so will be roomy enough to transport their essentials to and from school.
There are also other options to choose from with the same design, including a coaster, pencil case, mug and travel mug.
Available from: Not on the High Street
Best gifts for teachers from the whole class
17. Gift for Teachers Personalised Wooden Planter, £30
If you're planning to club together with other parents in the class, something like this personalised planter engraved with a message from all the pupils could be a nice idea. The planter could even be kept in the classroom to showcase any indoor gardening projects they might have.
A perfect size for windowsills, the pot can house small plants, herbs or flowers and will serve as a touching reminder of your child's class and their appreciation.
Available from: Not on the High Street
18. Jo Malone Home Candle, £56
If you're looking for an extra special teacher gift, a luxury candle from the whole class could be a much-appreciated choice. Jo Malone is famous for its high-quality scents, cosmetics and candles. This home candle is available in a variety of incredible scents which should help your child's teacher unwind after a long term.
The Pomegranate Noir scented candle is one of the brand's most famous scents, and bound to go down a treat with any teacher who deserves spoiling.
Available from: John Lewis
19. Hotel Chocolat The Everything Luxe, £39.95
Who doesn't love chocolate? Teachers can indulge with this huge selection box from high-end chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat. This gift box features a variety of their most iconic chocolates including Champagne Truffle, Billionaire's Shortbread and Mousse au Chocolat. A great crowd-pleaser from the whole class.
Available from: John Lewis
20. One4All Gift Card, from £10
A voucher could be a great option. It takes away the guesswork from trying to pick the perfect gift.
The One4All Thank You Teacher Gift Card can be spent online or in-store with participating retailers at over 170 brands including John Lewis, IKEA, Primark, ASOS and many more.
You can choose the amount to put on to the voucher up to £120, so you could get other parents in the class to chip in for a group present. All you have to do is fill in the amount you would like to load onto the voucher, put in your child's teacher's name and you can even add a personalised message. You can either choose a physical card from One4All that will be delivered to you, or Amazon do digital options that you can print out.
Lucy, a teacher in our Facebook group, said she loves receiving vouchers at the end of term: "I’ve been gifted vouchers before which was lovely and super useful."
Available from: One4All and Amazon
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