12 Thanksgiving Gifts for Teachers to Show Your Gratitude

We’ve all seen them before: the “World’s Best” mugs. They can often be a total bore. But the subtle touch of gold and the colorful illustration on this porcelain Rifle Paper Co mug is so unique. It adds just the perfect amount of tasteful whimsy and it’ll look beautiful on a teacher’s desk.

The kind of classroom essentials, school decorations, teacher must-haves, and tech devices that teachers want varies widely from person to person. Let them pick out exactly what’s on their list without you having to play the guessing game. You can never go wrong with an Amazon gift card, but you could also consider a Starbucks gift card or Visa gift card instead!

An essential oil diffuser is a great alternative to a candle. It’s flameless, and you also can customize the scent whenever you’d like! It’s a relaxing addition to their classroom, home office, or living room. Pair the diffuser with a set of cozy winter essential oils to complete the gift.

Over the years, we collect so many memories of our kids—photos of their first days of school, artwork and handmade projects, little notes of remembrances. And their teachers do too! This beautiful linen keepsake journal is the perfect place for them to house class photos, favorite moments, and end-of-year reflections. And it’ll be treasured for years to come.

Functional, stylish, and coming in at a price that can’t be beat, we’ve fallen in love with this do-it-all backpack. It comes in a variety of neutral colors so it’ll complement any outfit. Plus, there are three zipper pockets, two water bottle compartments, and a laptop sleeve inside.

What better time to have a self-care spa day than during Thanksgiving break? This gift box set comes fully stocked with face masks, a spa headband and loofah, collagen lip mask and eye mask, body lotion, luxury bath salts and bath bombs, tea, candles, and even a handmade card. And only for around $30.

No desk is complete without a plant. Add some life to your teacher’s classroom with the Marxii Calathea’s (often called the “Prayer Plant”). It has gorgeous green and maroon-colored leaves, and it’s also pet-friendly and nontoxic. Easyplant also makes caring for the plant effortless with their self-watering pot system, so they’ll only have to water it once a month.

The Origins face masks are far and wide some of the best skincare essentials. And this gift set from Sephora is a fantastic little self-care pick-me-up. It comes fit with all their best-sellers: the GinZing Glow-Boosting Mask, Out of Trouble Mask, Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Drink Up Intensive Mask, and Original Skin Clay Mask. Plus, it comes pre-wrapped in an oh-so-cute gift box with a bow.

A chic and unique Thanksgiving gift for teachers that won’t add unnecessary clutter? This adorable lunch tote from Kate Spade. It’s both trendy and functional, and it definitely won’t have a problem packing a full breakfast, lunch, and snack. You could also add on a matching tumbler to complete the look.

A personalized paperweight apple like this one apple from TheLetteringStudio is both simple as well as thoughtful. The apple has been a symbol of knowledge and education for 100s of years, and its impact is not lost today. As a token of appreciation to our teachers, a ceramic apple engraved with their name or class is a gorgeous way to say “thank you.”

Help keep their desk cute and organized with a large notepad that will keep track of all their tasks and projects. Slated with 52 sheets, it’ll last an entire year. The little daisy design is so darling, and its 9×13-inch size makes it all the more easy to keep handy next to their computer.

A laminator is a game-changer in the classroom. It’ll save them from a lot of headaches, since it’s great for making flash cards, outlines, flyers, schedules, and so much more. And if your teacher already has one? Consider buying them a fresh pack of thermal paper instead. It’s the little things!