Best End-of-Year Teacher Gifts Under $40, Because It's Been. A. Year.
Teachers deserve gold medals, a raise, a whole summer to relax — and something cool from this list to show how much we appreciate them.
Deena Campbell and Sarah Burns

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There’s no such thing as a teacher having too many gifts. Full stop. Teachers have been our backbone and our support throughout this pandemic and we owe them an enormous amount of love and appreciation.
The challenge is, there are so many types of teachers: plant lovers, bookworms, the workout fanatic, and of course the loving, caring teacher who is just happy you remembered them. Which makes hunting for the perfect teacher gift quite the challenge! We rounded up our favorite ways for kids and families to say a heartfelt "thank you" to their teachers for getting through the school year.
Wake Me Up for Coffee Thermal Mug
There are two types of teachers in the world: Those who drink coffee every morning and those who drink coffee every morning and afternoon. We get it. Coffee is the lifeblood that fuels most teachers and honestly, they need it the most. Gift the teachers in your life this travel coffee mug for hot drinks on the go. And even if they aren’t into coffee, it’s great for tea and water, too.

Ban.do Wake Me Up for Coffee Thermal Mug
This mug is practically fit for royalty. Tumbler holds 16 oz., is totally insulated, and has an easy slide top. This coffee mug should only be hand...
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Homesick Summer Camp Candle
The summer months are the best part of being a teacher. They can finally take some time for themselves and recharge. But before you know it, September will be here. Let’s help them remember lovely summer days with this soy wax candle that’s filled with notes of grass, lemon, lime, amber, and sandalwood.

Homesick Summer Camp Candle
Diving into a lake. Hiking through a field of fresh grass and wildflowers. Sipping ice cold lemonade. Singing songs around the campfire. The...
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Plant Pot Speaker
We all know teachers have the magic touch, and this gift lets their skills shine. Touch the leaf of this plant to play their favorite songs from a Bluetooth device and show off LED lights. Perfect for the musically inclined teacher who loves fun home decor.
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Good Chemistry Coffee Prep
Your favorite science teacher — or any caffeine afficionado — can brew their chemically perfect concoction right inside a chemistry flask with this clever kit!

Fred Good Chemistry Coffee Prep
Whether you make a hot beverage every day or only periodically, GOOD CHEMISTRY cream and sugar set has you covered. Precise measurements will have...
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Cubebot Challenge Trio
Pretty much the coolest desktop accessory a teacher can have: These three sturdy wooden robot figures are addictively fun brain teasers.

Areaware Cubebot Challenge Trio Micro
The Cubebot Challenge Trio includes three Cubebot puzzles with varying degrees of difficulty. Cubebot, the original puzzle, is a fun challenge for...
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Scratch-Off World Map
A classroom wall hanging that's also a lesson in geography and style? This one's a winner for any teacher who's dreaming of summer travel.

Luckies of London Scratch Map Original
The Map of the World.- with a difference- Gorgeous quality with top coat of gold foil. Remove the foil on the places you've been and keep a record...
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Eric the Memo Elephant
Exams, science fairs, book report presentations — part of being a teacher is keeping track of a ton of things. Desktops and drawers full of sticky notes, bits of paper, and easy-to-misplace reminders can get outta hand, but luckily Eric the Elephant is here to lend a trunk. He holds a nifty little pen perfectly sized to jot down notes into his ceramic body. When the notes are no longer needed, Eric can be wiped clean, and he’s ready to help teachers remember all things they’re not supposed to forget.

Luckies Eric the Memo Elephant
Eric is not your average Elephant… firstly he is made of smooth white ceramic, secondly he just loves to be written on. If anyone’s ever written on...
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Plant Bookends
This cleverly designed 2-part planter would be right at home in the classroom, filled with Teacher’s favorite books of the week, or in an actual home filled with whatever teachers read in their downtime. (We don’t really know what teachers read in their downtime, but we’re pretty sure it's fart jokes.)

SUCK UK - Plant Bookends
Create unique living bookends that hold your favorite novels between potted foliage - just add plants. Brighten up your bookshelf with this clever...
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Time for You Sand Timer
No matter how busy they are, or how many students they have, teachers are always willing to take time to help. And contrary to all appearances, teachers don’t actually get extra minutes in the day (but what a cool signing bonus that would be) — they’re working with the same 24 hours we all have. Thank them for their dedication with the sweet reminder that to give time to others, they must save some for themselves.

Time for You Sand Timer
This striking sand timer and accompanying guide from Carissa Potter is the gift of a little “you time.” Each end of the hourglass is printed with...
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Bibliophile Diverse Spines Notes
Having a book-inspired card collection is a colorful, charming way to share book recommendations (or required reading). This set of 20 celebrates all types of literature, from classic novels, to contemporary favorites, cookbooks, poetry, and picture books — because when it comes to books, why choose just one?

Bibliophile Diverse Spines Notes
Send a greeting celebrating diverse books with these beautifully illustrated themed bookstack notecards. This richly illustrated collection of...
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Make Your Own Mondrian
After a long, loud day full of kids, grading papers, and fire drills, it can be hard to think, let alone shift gears into the evening. Give the gift of a unique Zen session! Designed to encourage creativity and foster balance, this vibrant tabletop tile set is inspired by the Modern artist, Piet Mondrian. Rearranging the tiles is a simple, contemplative activity anyone with a love of art and a hectic schedule will find soothingly satisfying.

Make Your Own Mondrian
Immerse yourself in a world of abstract equilibrium with 57 tiles inspired by the Modernist master Piet Mondrian. Arrange the tiles to create...
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CAMP Cotton Canvas Duffle
A good bag is hard to beat — and this retro-cool option is sure to be the teacher's favorite all-day, every day carry-it-all companion. Roomy enough for classroom essentials of course, and perfect for carrying around their summer reading.

CAMP Core Canvas Small Green Duffle
Alright, let’s take a look at our CAMP packing list. Sweet tees and sweatshirts? Check. Amazing toys to make the other kids super jelly? Check. Now...
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Concrete Pencil Tray
Fact: Every teacher has a dish on their desk filled with small trinkets. The contents of the dish may vary— rings, coins, keys, and confiscated fidget toys are popular picks — but every teacher has one. Upgrade their favorite item with this a compartmentalized tray designed to keep everything tidy and accessible.

Suck UK Concrete Pencil Tray
The solid concrete construction makes this an ideal foundation for keeping your stationery tidy and easily accessible. With smooth grooves to lay...
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Yellow Owl Workshop Color Wheel Pendant
Everyone needs a special necklace they can throw on that instantly elevates their outfit. It’s a win with art teachers for sure, but any educator with a love of color will appreciate this little piece of the rainbow!
Tea Drops Medium Sampler Wood Box
A cuppa tea is basically a cuppa joy. This sampler set features 8 cuppas in Tea Drop's most popular flavors, nestled inside a lovely wooden keepsake box. Each flavor is lightly sweetened, so the only thing your kid's teacher will need for an afternoon pick-me-up is a cuppa hot water.

Tea Drops Classic Assortment Box (8 Flavors)
Our classic tea gift assortment features our most popular Tea Drops and comes in a keepsake wooden box featuring 2 drops each of: Citrus Ginger,...
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Office Supply Kit
If there’s one thing teachers always need more of, it’s supplies! It should be no surprise to parents that kids sometimes just ... help themselves to things, and every roll of tape, pair of scissors, and every last paper clip on their teacher’s desk seems to disappear. But this zip-up case contains a personal stash of essentials that can be tucked into a desk drawer, or looped over a wrist for instant access to everything your kid's teacher needs, when they need it.

Office Supply Kit
Contains 10 everyday essentials for working on the go: scissors, highlighter, stapler and staples, paper clips, binder clips, page flaps, tape,...
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I'm Silently Correcting Your Grammar Nameplate
Okay, so if this is for an English teacher, there’s a very good chance they won't be silent about their corrections at all. But they’ll still be totally ticked by the sentiment — plus anyone who approaches that teacher's desk a warning to not be fool enough to end a sentence with a preposition.

He Said, She Said - I'm Silently Correcting Your Grammar Nameplate
Measures 2" x 8"
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Modern Sprout Glow & Grow
It’s a candle! It’s a plant! It’s a gift that keeps on giving through the seasons, and a lovely way to thank a teacher in your life for helping little ones grow. The Basil Cocktail scented candle is refreshing without being overpowering, and the container doubles as a planter. Includes organic Genovese Basil seeds, plant food, and instructions for growing a thriving basil plant.

Modern Sprout Glow & Grow Candle Herb Garden
Burn, plant, and grow! This ceramic candle vessel transforms into a planter after the flame has burned down and includes a complete kit to grow...
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The Best Things to Scream Into Book
It’s the end of the year, which means even the nicest, most even-tempered teacher has somewhere within them a deep, primal scream ready to bubble its way to the surface. That’s 3 quarters of a year's worth of frustrations, inconveniences, and occasional kid back-talk that make up the not-so-fun parts of teaching. Make them feel seen with a gag gift that shows you get it — and that you’re sorry about your kids’ sassy pants.

The Best Things to Scream Into
From wildly popular humor site Obvious Plant, the perfect book for channeling your anger, anxiety, and ennui into laughter! A gag gift hit at any...
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Updated May 2022