Yahoo Lifestyle 25 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teachers, Because They Deserve Treats, Too!
- 1/26
25 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teachers, Because They Deserve Treats, Too!
Your children’s teachers hold a special place in their lives. Over the course of a year, the average teacher will spend about a thousand hours with their students (and that’s just counting during the school day; never mind clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities they might mentor)! We think that deserves a thank you, and what better way to show that appreciation than with Valentine’s Day gifts for teachers?
After all: For the entirety of Feb. 14, they will watch their students exchange toys, candy, cards, and love… but we’re willing to bet not too many kids include their teachers in their gift-giving festivities. We think it’s time we change that.
We’ve rounded up some tokens of gratitude, cheeky gifts (that still show you care), and items that will hopefully make their lives in the classroom and in their life outside of school easier and/or more fun. Because, really, anyone who spends this much time with kids, not just with them but actively teaching them to be more curious, engaged citizens of the world, definitely deserves a treat.
Best Products - 2/26
1) Appreciative Tumbler
KLUBI
amazon.com
$23.97
Teachers juggle a lot, and sometimes that means forgetting your coffee is there and then having to drink it cold. This double-walled tumbler, with a sweet appreciative message, will keep hot drinks hot for up to three hours (and cold drinks cold even longer).
amazon.com - 3/26
2) The Cora Hoya Succulent
UrbanStems
urbanstems.com
$30.00
This adorable succulent is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for teachers for a few reasons: It’s shaped like a heart, it’s little, so it will fit on their desk, and it’s hardy, so it can survive their classroom!
urbanstems.com - 4/26
3) ‘Teaching Is Heart Work’ T-Shirt
MiracleShirts
etsy.com
$10.24
If there’s a teacher who doesn’t love a good pun, we’ve yet to meet them. This T-shirt is cute but also sweet, and pays tribute to everything these amazing educators, not just on V-Day but all year long.
etsy.com - 5/26
4) Trinket Tray
RELISSA
amazon.com
$12.97
Whether it's for finding a spot to keep their valuables at home or in the classroom, or if they just need a daily pick-me-up as they put on jewelry in the morning, this cute little dish is a perfect way for your fave teacher to have everything in its place. It also is a nice reminder of how much they mean to their students.
amazon.com - 6/26
5) Gift Card
Amazon
amazon.com
$25.00
It's a sad truth about teachers that many wind up spending their own money to have sufficient supplies for their classrooms. Give them the gift of necessities on demand (or a special something for themselves!) with an Amazon gift card: It's the perfect teacher gift for Valentine's Day or, honestly, any day.
amazon.com - 7/26
6) Personalize Tote
VincenzaSilviaCream
etsy.com
$18.97
In case they need something to carry all their supplies to school or all their towels to the beach on spring or summer break, this heavy-duty cotton tote is up to the task. Just choose the right initial at checkout!
etsy.com - 8/26
7) Gift Card Holder
TheSunnyPaperStudio
etsy.com
$6.50
Let them know you love them a latte with this adorable coffee cup-shaped card. A gift card is not included, but this is the perfect V-Day gift for teachers for the people who always feel weird giving “just” a gift card.
etsy.com - 9/26
8) Love Lavender Gift Set
Savannah Bee Company
amazon.com
$39.99
This aromatic collection includes products made from the second hardest-working creatures on the planet — bees! (The first is obviously teachers.) The set includes hand salve, hand cream, and lip balm, made from beeswax and/or royal jelly and scented with lavender and rosemary.
amazon.com - 10/26
9) Chocolate Truffle Box
Neil Edley
uncommongoods.com
$38.00
A box of chocolates is a classic Valentine's Day gift for a reason, and we love this set of 12 decadent truffles, which come in a wine-bottle-shaped box. Each assortment is different, but flavors include milk and dark chocolate, chai, crème brûlée, tiramisu, raspberry, champagne, caramel, and more!
uncommongoods.com - 11/26
10) Handmade Bath Bombs
Lifearound2angels
amazon.com
$26.80
Nothing takes off the day quite like a soak in the tub. This set of 12 colorful, fragrant bath bombs is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for teachers, because, let's face it: If they're teaching our kids, they deserve a bit of downtime.
amazon.com - 12/26
11) Sweetheart Blanket
Simplicity Notebooks Publishing
walmart.com
$7.99
We love this cute holiday blanket — emblazoned with the iconic candy hearts — to remind them why they continue to do the difficult work they've chosen. It's perfect for a chilly classroom or cuddling up on the couch after hours.
walmart.com - 13/26
12) Teacher Bracelet
Infinity Collection
walmart.com
$11.99
For the teacher who wears their heart on their sleeve, they'll probably appreciate being able to wear their profession on their wrist! We love the layered look of this simple, versatile piece, and we bet they will, too.
walmart.com - 14/26
13) Personalized Pencil Case
MoonwakeDesignsCo
etsy.com
$14.99
Perfect for storing odds and ends that they might need throughout the day, this personalized bag (just enter their name at checkout) has a cute notebook look that's perfect for the classroom.
etsy.com - 15/26
14) Off-Duty Socks
XYSOCKS
amazon.com
$8.99
Can you believe that when teachers leave work, a lot of them still have to go home and take care of their homes, pets, and families? The audacity. That's why we think they need these socks — so that everyone can know to leave them alone.
amazon.com - 16/26
15) ‘Teaching Tiny Humans’ Sweatshirt
WorldwideFortune
etsy.com
$14.97
We think the whimsical font and sweet message of this sweatshirt is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for teachers, because even if they don't think this every day (the day after Halloween must be awful!), overall, it's their professional motto.
etsy.com - 17/26
16) Before/After Drinkwear
Canopy Street
amazon.com
$15.99
We think this cheeky “before/after” set is really cute, and a nice way to let teachers know “Hey, we get it.” Because, honestly, the best Valentine’s Day gift for a teacher is a little sympathy.
amazon.com - 18/26
17) Candle Duo
Voluspa
nordstrom.com
$28.50
This pair of coconut wax candles, with gorgeous scents of French cade lavender and apple blue clover, come in gorgeously embossed jars, which can be reused after the candle burns. We think they bring a touch of vintage-looking elegance to any home.
nordstrom.com - 19/26
18) Plush Throw
UPWEST
nordstrom.com
$49.00
It is a truth universally acknowledged that no matter how many blankets one has in their home, they are always in need of at least one more, especially in the dead of winter. This super soft, luxuriously snuggly blanket, available in a variety of colors, is the perfect solution.
nordstrom.com - 20/26
19) Personalized Library Stamp
Pickled Stamps
amazon.com
$21.50
Nothing says “I love you, teacher” quite like helping them keep their classroom organized, which is why we think this stamp, indicating books that belong in their library, is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for teachers. Available in a variety of styles, you can customize each one at checkout.
amazon.com - 21/26
20) Heart Spoon Rest
Le Creuset
saksfifthavenue.com
$30.00
For the teacher that loves to cook, this V-Day-themed spoon rest will not only keep their kitchen tidier but will serve as a daily reminder that they're not only nourishing bodies in the kitchen but young minds in their classroom as well.
saksfifthavenue.com - 22/26
21) Appreciation Pens
MESMOS
amazon.com
$19.95
There are certain people out there whose love language is stationery — great pens, pretty notebooks, cute folders — and a whole lot of those people are teachers. This is why we think they’ll love this elegant set of inspirational pastel pens, complete with messages of appreciation.
amazon.com - 23/26
22) Valentine's Gift Box
Sugarwish
sugarwish.com
$57.00
Candy, flowers, wine candles — all classic Valentine's Day gifts for teachers... but do they like gummy bears? Are they allergic to roses? Do they drink? Enter Sugarwish!
With the Valentine's Day luxe package, they can choose from candy, wine, wine tastings, flowers, or candles, and get exactly what they want this year!
sugarwish.com - 24/26
23) Inspirational Bookmark
Nupdot
amazon.com
$10.99
If they’re a teacher, they’re a reader. And if they’re a reader, there’s a good chance they’re the type of reader who uses everything but a bookmark to keep their place. This handsome metal bookmark is the perfect, thoughtful upgrade from gum wrappers, receipts, and junk mail.
amazon.com - 25/26
24) Assorted Loose-Leaf Tea Set
Vahdam Teas
macys.com
$24.99
This set of three teas — sweet Himalayan detox green tea, saffron masala chai, and Earl Grey masala chai — is not only delicious, but your child’s teacher will also appreciate the fact that a percentage of Vadham’s revenue goes directly to the education of the farmer’s children.
macys.com - 26/26
25) ‘Close to Their Heart’ Garden Stone
Bed Bath and Beyond
bedbathandbeyond.com
$32.99
This thoughtful, heart-shaped outdoor decoration can include up to 21 names to remind them of their “garden of children” when they’re at home. Available in a variety of colors, they’ll truly appreciate this heartfelt memento.
bedbathandbeyond.com
