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    DIY Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation - Updated for 2024

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · Leave a Comment[affiliate_disclosure]

    Give your favorite teacher something special during Teacher Appreciation Week - here are some DIY Gift Ideas including printables for gift cards and more perfect for Teacher Appreciation!

    Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas square collage image with text overlay.

    Who was your favorite teacher when you were growing up? It might be hard to pick or maybe one stands out in your mind. Either way, it's always fun to give gifts to a special teacher in your life.

    Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024

    Don't worry. If you need an easy, thoughtful, and affordable teacher gift, we've got some easy ones here to share with you.

    Nothing is more fun than watching your child proudly present their gift to their teacher and these are perfect. Give them a look!

    Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas collage image with text overlay.

    These also make great back-to-school and holiday gifts for teachers as well.  Check out these creative printables that take simple and inexpensive DIY gift ideas for teacher appreciation to the next level. These are perfect 'last minute' gifts for your favorite teachers.

    Back to School Teacher Gift collage image.

    And this Back to School Teacher Gift is one of our favorites any time of year!

    Mason jar with plant and gift tag.

    These DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas is a great gift idea for teacher appreciation - especially if the teacher is a plant lover.

    Here are some more cute mason jar gift ideas:

    • sea glass mason jar
    • DIY dried herb mason jars
    • dinosaur topped mason jars
    • chalk paint mason jars
    • Dried Herb Mason Jars with vinyl lettering.
    • Chalk Paint Mason Jar Centerpieces on a table with a bead garland.
    Back to School printable.

    This Back to School Subway Art Printable makes a great gift.

    Grab an inexpensive 8x10 frame from the dollar store, then cut the page down to size.

    You'll also like this Teacher Appreciation Subway Art.

    Water bottle with gift tag and curling ribbon.

    This refreshing teacher appreciation gift idea also has free printable gift tags.

    Fill the bottle with individual lemonade mixes or candies for your favorite teacher.

    Sugar Scrub in a jar with a ribbon.

    I love making homemade bath and beauty products to give as gifts. These are easy to do and kids can help out a lot. This sugar cookie scrub is our most popular, but our bath salts are a close second!

    More DIY Beauty Ideas

    • coconut lime sugar scrub
    • whipped body butter
    • rose sugar scrub
    • rainbow bath salts
    • lime sugar scrub
    Variety of mason jar coasters.

    Our Mason Jar Lid Coasters can be easily customized to suit your child's teacher.

    If you like sewing, also check out our fabric coasters How to Make Fabric Coasters.

    Better yet, get the kids involved and make these sharpie marble coasters.

    Seed pots filled with bug spray, sunscreen and other items.

    This Gardener's Gift with cute little tags includes lip balm, sunscreen, and bug bite relief but you could also add a package of seeds, mini garden tools, or a gift card.

    Chalkboard cutting board craft with ribbon.

    For the teacher that loves to cook, consider this DIY Chalkboard cutting board.

    You can pair it with a yummy snack, kitchen utensils, or just a sweet note from you and your kiddo.

    More Ideas

    Here are a few more things to check out:

    • Handprint Notebooks from Fun Handprint Art
    • Homemade Magnets from Serving Pink Lemonade
    • Supplies Gift with Printable from 3 Boys and a Dog
    • Homemade Notecards from Laura's Stamp Pad
    Latte gift tags.
    Scissor gift tags.
    Smore's gift tags.

    From left to right:

    • Thanks a Latte Teacher Appreciation Printable from A Grande Life
    • Glittery Scissors from Perisa Lou
    • Easy S'mores Treat Bag from Crystal & Co.
    Amazon gift card printable.

    Thank You with Amazon Gift Card {free printable download} from The Creative Mom.

    Sanitizing wipes teacher appreciation gift printable.

    Sanitizing Wipes Teacher Appreciation Gift from It's Always Autumn.

    Painted pot with a plant for teachers.
    Printable gift card holders collage.
    Crayon art teacher appreciation week gift.

    From left to right:

    • Thanks for Helping Me Grow from Giggles Galore
    • Printable Gift Card Holders from Yellow Bliss Road
    • Crayon Monogram from Confidence Meets Parenting

    Back to School Ideas

    You'll love these additional ideas for creating fun gifts to say thank you to your child's teacher.

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