DIY Gifts for Teachers that will Knock their Stockings Off

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16 DIY gifts for a child’s teacher. Homemade gifts that are cheap to make and great for Christmas, Teacher Appreciation Week, or end-of-the-year thank-you gifts!

DIY Teacher Gifts To Make and Give to Teachers

How long has it been since you told the teacher in your life that you appreciate their hard work and dedication? What better time to do it than now, during the holidays?

Teachers are the hardest workers I know! Their commitment to the kids they serve is relentless. Before the winter break, you can let them know that you care. Thank them for their hard work this school year and dedication to teaching.

8 Unique & Special Gift Ideas Teachers Will Love

These DIY gifts are the perfect meaningful gesture of appreciation. They are all great ways to save a little but give a lot this holiday season!

1. Monogram a tote bag with the freezer paper stenciling technique and then attach a cute gift tag that says, “You’re a terrific teacher!”

2. This personalized stationery set includes everything your kid’s teacher would need for her posh desktop. Don’t forget the hand sanitizer, crayons, paper clips, and erasers!

3. Teachers can always use some practical storage solutions. How about this mason jar school supply organizer?

4. This cute mason jar snow globe is a craft your child will enjoy helping you create! This would look great next to a Christmas Tree!

5. Give your teacher a handy Christmas corkboard to stick her memorabilia onto.

6. Just three simple ingredients make this winter lip balm.

7. Let your little one decorate a mug (it’s so easy!) for their special teacher.

8. Personalize a Christmas ornament with your teacher’s favorite things.

8 More Homemade DIY Teacher Gift Ideas

9. A homemade sugar scrub will pamper your child’s teacher and help her rejuvenate in the morning or relax at night.

10. Gingerbread spice mix makes an elegant topping for whipped cream in a cup of coffee or in baking.

11. Essential oils are used in this DIY lip balm gift.

12. Chances are they don’t have a set of holiday coasters! It would be a great idea if you had access to a Silhouette or Cricut machine.

13. Even if someone doesn’t sew as a hobby, they still need to fix a button here or there. This little DIY sewing kit would be handy.

14. Using this technique for Christmas coffee mugs, make a unique mug with your teacher’s favorite phrase.

15. Tempt their sweet tooth by making a hot chocolate gift set with extra treats, candy, or popcorn. Attach a gift tag with a personal note, too.

16. Finally, gifts in a jar, like cake or cookies, are always popular. Try this mix: Caramel Pecan Brownies!

Don’t forget that teachers love a simple homemade card! Go further with a handwritten note, a sweet treat or snack, and a gift card to their favorite place (Starbucks, Target, Amazon). The sentiment is worth it! Wrap everything up in a small basket from the dollar store with some ribbon to make the perfect gift.

Which one of these DIY Christmas gifts for teachers would YOU love to give and receive? Share this list and see if the ideas are on your desk this holiday season!