20 of the best teacher gifts for £5, £10 or from the whole class
Great end of term ideas to say thank you to teachers for all kinds of budgets, starting from £1.69
Great teachers play a key role in children's lives as they progress through each term of school learning. As Christmas or the end of the school year rolls around, small gift can be a thoughtful token to show how much you appreciate all the work they do for your little one (or ones!).
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. We've also included a few higher-ticket teacher gift ideas from the whole class. 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
- Personalised Pencil Teacher Notebook, £4.95
- Teachers' Gift of Wildflower Seeded Hearts, £3.99
- Personalised Teacher Keepsake Tin, £4.50
- Personalised Coaster Thank You Gift, £5
- 'Thank You For Helping Me Grow' Planter, £4.50
- Wooden Star Plaque Thank You Gift, £3.99
- Teacher Wish bracelet, £1.69
- Personalised Thank You Teacher Bookmark, £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 Cocktail Collection (drink syrups), £9.50
- Personalised Teacher Mug, £9.95
- Mini Honey Pamper Hamper, £9.95
- 'Teachers Plant The Seeds of Knowledge' Plant Marker,
£9£7 - Remember What a Difference You Make Sweet Filled Jar, £8
- Sunflowers Bloomin' Great Teacher Tote Bag,
£10£8
— 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, £44.95
- One4All Gift Card, from £10
Best gifts for teachers for £5 and under
1. Personalised Pencil Teacher Notebook, £4.95
Tasha, a teacher in our Top Testers Club, said "quirky stationery always goes down well," so we love this notebook that comes with personalisation for an extra special touch.
You can pick up a handbag sized A6 planner for £4.95 or, for a few more pounds, a larger A5 planner for £7.50. You can even add on some packs of pencils too.
Available from: Etsy
2. Teachers' Gift of Wildflower Seeded Hearts, £3.99
Available from: Etsy
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.
Available from: Etsy
3. Personalised Teacher Keepsake Tin, £4.50
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 – including their hairstyle and colour. It's a really cute and quirky gift that teachers are sure to treasure.
Available from: Etsy
4. Personalised Coaster Thank You Gift, £5
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, £4.50
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 drawer at work or even hung on their tree at home for Christmas.
Available from: Amazon
7. Teacher wish bracelet, £1.69
Available from: Etsy
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 Thank You Teacher Bookmark, £4.95
Personalised gifts really add that extra touch to any teacher gift and this bookmark is especially charming and sweet. The pencil-shaped bookmark features an engraved, heartfelt message that can be personalised with the teacher's name as well as your child's name.
You can add a gift box for just £2 extra too.
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 Cocktail Collection (drink syrups), £9.50
This set includes 5 flavoured syrups designed to mix with gins and add to cocktails 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 £5.99, too.
Available from: Amazon
13. Mini Honey Pamper Hamper, £9.95
Available from: Etsy
The perfect gift to help your child's teacher unwind after the school term is over. This gift set includes a face mask, bath salts, a waxmelt snapbar, 2 tea lights, 2 Twinings herbal tea sachets, a hair scrunchie, a rainbow sticker, galaxy chocolate bar and a greeting card.
There's a range of messages you can include on the box lid including 'thank you!' and 'thanks a bunch!' and you can write a message to be included in the greeting card too. We think it makes an excellent end of term gift for a teacher, relaxation and calm is an amazing present after a busy term.
If your budget allows, there are larger box options available for £16.95 and £23.95.
Available from: Etsy
14. 'Teachers Plant The Seeds of Knowledge' Plant Marker, £9 £7.20
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. Remember What a Difference You Make Sweet Filled Jar, £8
If your child's teacher has a sweet tooth then this sweet-filled jar is a perfect token of appreciation. It's filled with juicy flower-shaped sweets and the jar reads "every time you eat a sweet remember what a difference you make!".
You can choose to wrap and seal the jar with a personalised gift message too, which costs an extra £1.50.
Available from: Not on the High Street
16. Sunflowers Bloomin' Great Teacher Tote Bag, £10 £8
This lovely natural cotton tote bag features a quirky print and message that reminds your child's teacher how 'bloomin' great' and appreciated they are. It measures 39cm x 36cm so will be roomy enough to transport their essentials to and from school.
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, £44.95
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
Available from: One4All and Amazon
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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