Looking for a creative gift for your child’s teacher but don’t want to break the bank? Here are 30 DIY teacher gifts you can make at home!
Whether it is the first day of school, Christmas, teacher appreciation day or the last day of school, you are probably looking for a gift to give your child’s teacher. More and more parents are starting to give gift cards with a cute printable.
This is an easy gift idea, but not everyone can afford to give a monetary present. This is when a DIY teacher gift is the way to go!
Types of teacher gifts
There are two different routes you can go when coming up with a present for a teacher. You can get them a gift that goes with the school or teaching theme or you can get them a generic gift.
Teaching-related gifts
These is the route that most parents go when deciding what to get for a teacher. A gift that has to do with teaching, or the classroom, or is school related:
Classroom supplies – this is appreciated by all teachers
Teacher themed item – a mug, shirt, bag, etc. with a saying related to teaching
Teacher desk supplies – notepad with their name on it, clipboard, etc.
The only problem with gifts like these is that teacher’s receive A LOT of them. If your child’s teacher is newer to teaching, you can go this route and your gift will be received well. If they have been teaching for quite some time, be aware that they probably already have a ton of mugs and apple-themed items.
Generic gifts for teachers
If you want to make sure that your DIY teacher gift is appreciated, you could go for more of a generic gift idea. Think along the lines of what you might give to a neighbor or coworker.
Consumable gifts – items that will be eaten or used and then they are gone. Examples: food, bath/spa items, candles and personalized stationery.
Everyday items – Examples: tote bags for shopping, flower pot or vase, small wicker baskets, plants, etc.
Whether you go the teacher-related or generic gift route, there are many ways to DIY your teacher gift. I’ve compiled a list of 30 DIY or homemade gift ideas that your child’s teacher will really appreciate but won’t cost you a ton of money. Scroll down and take a look. Which idea is your favorite?
Teaching and School Related DIY Gifts
These gifts include items that a teacher could use in the classroom on a daily basis and school related gift ideas. Scroll down to find more generic gift ideas for teachers.
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Mason Jar Pencil Holder
Help your child's teacher get organized with this super cute pencil holder that looks like a No. 2 pencil! So perfect for back to school.
Create gorgeous, customizable DIY paperweights from dollar store glass candle holders with no mold. This easy project makes a great gift idea, and you can personalize!
I love this easy painted vase! You can gift it with flowers in it, but it could be used in the classroom to hold supplies. Plus you can get two other school supply vase ideas here.
Here is another sign for a teacher—this time in the shape of an apple! The apple was purchased at the Target Dollar Spot and the name was added using a Cricut. Super easy DIY!
See how easy it is to make this pencil frame using a plain wood frame and paints. Download the free printable or just put a blank piece of paper and use it as a dry erase board!
These EASY DIY photo magnets are so simple that even a kid can make them! You could make them with a cut out photo of each student (from the class photo).
This is like two gifts in one! Teachers can use the vase at home and keep the colored pencils for the classroom. This is such a cute and colorful idea.
You don’t need painting skills to create these beautiful abstract painted zipper pouches – with a custom DIY gem charm that you can make! You can stick a gift card inside, too.
Everyone can use a cute tote! They are great to have around for shopping or carrying school supplies. This tutorial uses stickers and allows your child to get creative with paint.
Can you believe that these planters are just painted yogurt containers? Fill them with small succulents. Add in the free printable tag if this is a beginning of the year teacher gift.
This is a great gift idea that kids can participate in, but they still look great! You can use fruit to stamp the towels (or veggies) then dress them up with some fabric markers.
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Pak
Sunday 16th of July 2023
Amazing ideas! Thanks for all of it