Top 10 Holiday Gift List for Teachers

What do you get your child's teacher for the holidays?

A small something to say thank you for helping their education?

Teachers often are not of during the holiday season. They appreciate small gifts from students and parents. Holiday gifts for teachers do not have to be elaborate. Teachers appreciate cards, notes from students, and small tokens of thanks. It's the one time of year to spread cheer and thank your child's teacher for all they have done for your child's education. Here is a list of 10 items that teachers LOVE to receive and appreciate your thoughtfulness. (I've included my affiliate amazon links).

1. Starbucks Mug Gift Set. Perfect for tea, coffee, or cocoa. A great gift for one or multiple teachers.

2. Flair Pens. The preferred pen of every teacher. A great gift that is practical and helpful in classroom.

3. Astrobrights Paper. Students love to have colorful paper in the classroom and teachers enjoy using it just as much. This paper can become expensive for teachers on a budget. It's a great classroom item to have and use anytime of year.

4. Teacher Key Chain. Every teacher has a key chain and this one makes the teacher feel appreciated for their work in children's lives.

5. Camelback Water Bottle. Teachers need to stay hydrated and this is the perfect bottle. Easy to clean and it's spill-proof.

6. Teacher Cards. Give your students teachers a personal card with a note from your child. Teachers truly appreciate the personal notes and thank you cards from students that make teaching worthwhile.

7. Teacher Bracelet. This is the perfect little reminder for your child's teacher. It takes a BIG heart to teach little minds.

8. Teacher Wine Bottles. Make sure you know your teacher well before gifting a teacher wine bottle. These are great gifts for teachers who drink wine and enjoy a fun wine bottle label.

9. Teacher Sign for Desk. Plaques and signs are great little touches around a teacher's workspace. Giving teachers meaningful decorations inspires them to teach.

10. Amazon Gift Card. The perfect gift for any teacher. Easy to give and teachers love the flexibility of being able to buy something for themselves or their classroom.



Whatever you or your child decide to get their teacher, remember that it's the thought that counts. Teachers like feeling appreciated for their work. Help your child's teacher feel appreciated this holiday season with a small token of gratitude.

Happy Holiday Shopping!

How I laminate on a budget

Do you laminate at school?

Do you want a great personal laminator?

I love my laminator and laminating pouches. I have had no issues with this laminator. It works like a boss and is so helpful in laminating all the things! I bought it from Amazon (affiliate links included). It truly has done so much better than any school laminator has for me. I'm sharing the links to get yours and the laminating pouches I prefer to use too.

Click HERE for Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches

There are 100 pouches included. Great for any 8.5 x 11 printer piece of paper. Easy to cut after lamination. I like to use these for task cards to keep them durable. 

Click HERE for Scotch PRO Thermal Laminator

This is a NO JAM Laminator. I have never had it jam on me. It works with two different types of laminating pouches 3 and 5 mil. It's easy to use and has an automatic shut off if it's not being used or gets overheated. I even let my son help me laminate with guidance. 

Here are some resources I've laminated with this Scotch laminator.

Works well with dry erase markers. 

Also Play dough is easy to use on laminated cards. 

I hope you enjoy this laminator too. It's really the best way to ensure resources last longer and are durable for little learners. My son loves doing resources when there is a dry erase and laminated card involved. It's more interactive and easy to use for any student.

Happy Teaching!

All About That Flair

Do you know how to brighten a teacher's day?

Give them a flair pen or two!

I don't know what I would without my flair pens. They are versatile, colorful, and a great gift for any teacher during the school year or summer. They are great for outlining, making items bold, giving a pop of color to notes, and much more.

I use flair pens with all my resources to make answer keys, highlight important information for students, and they are great for grading papers. I also love a great deal and wanted tell you that Amazon has a great deal on flair pens right now. If you haven't tried them, get the 4-pack as a starter set. Though I'm sure you'll find out that you'll love them and should just get the 16-pack instead.




Happy Teaching!