Another school year has come and gone and it’s time to think about end of the year teacher gifts from students. While store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there’s something extra special about handmade tokens of appreciation, especially if it’s useful.
DIY teacher gifts not only show thoughtfulness but also allow you to personalize your gratitude in a unique way.
In this blog post, we’ll explore thirteen creative and useful DIY gift ideas that are perfect for saying thank you to teachers and staff at the end of the year.
USEFUL AND CUTE END OF THE YEAR TEACHER GIFTS FROM STUDENTS
I imagine when you’re the recipient of end of the year gifts from students, while you appreciate the gesture, you’ll love it a lot more if you receive something useful.
I’m compiled list of 13 useful and cute end of the year teacher gifts that you can make at home. We’ll highlight a few favorites and then we’ll get into the meat of the posts.
End of the Year Teacher Gift: Personalized Pencil Holders
Give your teacher a stylish and functional addition to their desk with a personalized pencil holder. You can easily transform a plain tin can or jar into a work of art using paint, washi tape, or fabric.
Add their name, a motivational quote, or decorate it with fun patterns to brighten up their workspace.
Teacher Survival Kits: A Beginning or end of the Year Teacher Gift Must-Have
Put together a thoughtful teacher survival kit filled with items to help them recharge over the summer break. Include essentials like tea bags, chocolates, hand sanitizer, sticky notes, and maybe even a gift card to their favorite coffee shop.
Package it all in a mason jar, canister or decorative box, and don’t forget to include a heartfelt note expressing your appreciation for all they do.
DIY Chalkboard Inspirations: Functional and Cute
Encourage your teacher’s creativity with a DIY chalkboard that they can use to jot down reminders, inspirational quotes, or even doodle during their free time.
Repurpose an old picture frame into a chalkboard by painting the glass with chalkboard paint.
You can add a personal touch by decorating the frame with colorful designs or patterns that reflect your teacher’s personality.
TEACHER GIFT IDEAS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL, TEACHER APPRECIATION AND END OF THE YEAR
Here’s a list of awesome, useful ideas for end of the year teacher gifts. Beneath it you will find photos of each gift idea in addition to a link to where you can find the “how-to” instructions and free printables if applicable.
- Handwritten Thank You Note: A heartfelt letter expressing gratitude for their guidance and support throughout the year.
- Personalized T-shirt or Hoodie: Every teacher needs a cool teacher themed shirt or hoodie to wear. This one is easy to with the Free SVG and a DTF transfer that will work on any color shirt.
- Homemade Cookies or Treats: Bake a batch of homemade cookies, brownies, or other treats and package them in a decorative box or tin.
- Customized Pencil Holder: Decorate a tin can or jar with paint, washi tape, or fabric to create a personalized pencil holder for their desk.
- DIY Chalkboard: Repurpose an old picture frame into a chalkboard for the classroom, perfect for writing reminders or inspirational quotes.
- Succulent Planter: Plant a small succulent in a decorated pot or mason jar, adding a touch of greenery to their classroom.
- Homemade Bath Bombs: Create luxurious bath bombs using simple ingredients like baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils for a relaxing treat. After a long school year, teachers will need a nice relaxing soak in the tub.
- DIY Bookmarks: Make personalized bookmarks using cardstock, ribbon, or tassels, and decorate them with quotes or drawings.
- Handmade Journal: Create a custom journal using decorative paper, cardboard, and binding materials, perfect for jotting down notes or lesson plans.
- Teacher Survival Kit: Fill a mason jar with small items like tea bags, chocolates, hand sanitizer, and sticky notes to help them get through the school day.
- Decorative Mason Jar Vase: Paint or decorate a mason jar and fill it with fresh flowers or artificial blooms for a cheerful addition to their desk.
- Personalized Keychain: Make a keychain using beads, charms, or polymer clay with their initials or a meaningful symbol.
- Homemade Scented Candles: Create aromatic candles using soy wax, fragrance oils, and wicks, adding a cozy touch to their home.
Teacher Gift Ideas for the End of the Year
Teacher Appreciation Thank You Printable
A heartfelt coloring project and note expressing all the ways your child's teacher impacted this throughout the year.
DIY Sweatshirt for Teachers - Free SVG
Every teacher needs a cool teacher themed shirt or hoodie to wear. This one is easy to with the Free SVG and a DTF transfer that will work on any color shirt.
Thank You for Making Me One Smart Cookie Free Printable Gift Tags
Bake a batch of homemade cookies and package them in a decorative box or treat bag with this adorable Free Printable Teacher Gift Tag
Teacher Gift Ideas: Crayon Pencil Vase
Decorate a tin can with crayons and ribbon to create a personalized pencil holder for their desk. Get the Alphabet Ribbon HERE.
DIY Button Framed Chalkboard for Art Teachers
Decorate a wood framed chalkboard for the classroom with buttons in multiple colors, perfect for writing reminders or inspirational quotes. Get chalkboard blanks HERE.
FREE Printable Thank You for Helping Me Grow Gift Tags
Plant a small succulent in a decorated pot or mason jar, adding a touch of greenery to their classroom.
DIY Lush Bath Bombs
Create luxurious bath bombs using simple ingredients like baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils for a relaxing treat. After a long school year, teachers will need a nice relaxing soak in the tub.
Free Printable Teacher Appreciation Bookmarks!
Make personalized bookmarks using cardstock, ribbon, or tassels, and decorate them with quotes or drawings. Simply the entire process by using this free printable bookmark.
Fabric Covered Stenciled Journals
Create a custom journal composition notebooks, drop cloths, mod podge, craft paint and stencils.
Teacher Survival Kit for Back to School
Fill a canister, box or mason jar candy to help them get through the school day.
DIY Teacher Gift in a Jar {Free Printable}
Paint or decorate a mason jar and fill it with fresh flowers or artificial blooms for a cheerful addition to their desk
DIY Glitter Pencil Keychains: Teacher Gift Idea
Learn how to make this cute and super simple glittler filled pencil keychains for the perfect end of the year teacher gift.
Homemade Mason Jar Candle Mother’s Day Gift
Create aromatic candles using soy wax, fragrance oils, and wicks, adding a cozy touch to their home.
These DIY teacher gift ideas are thoughtful gestures to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication to education.
As the school year comes to an end, take the time to show your appreciation for the hard work and dedication of your teachers. Let’s celebrate our educators and thank them for making a difference in our lives.
