The past year made me more appreciative of teachers than ever. I can’t tell you how happy I was to get a photo from school of my daughter practicing scissor skills with a trained preschool teacher. Guys, I am not cut out (no pun intended) to teach those things and remain a happy mom! That’s just one of the reasons I put together this list of fun, useful, and personalized teacher appreciation gifts from Etsy.

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You can check out tons of ideas on my Etsy list of Teacher/Therapist Gifts here. (We can’t forget to show appreciation to occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, physical therapists, principals, bus drivers, counselors, and other school staff as well!) I’ll give you a sneak peek of some of my favorites below.

18 Personalized Teacher Appreciation Gifts Plus Ideas for Other School Staff | Great gift ideas for teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, counselors, bus drivers, principals, custodians, and other school staff. Find personalized teacher appreciation gifts for every budget. Perfect for teacher appreciation week, end of the year, or just saying thanks. #teachergifts #teacherappreciation #giftideas #teachergiftideas #personalizedgifts #school

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Practical Teacher Gifts

Teachers need organized classrooms. That’s why I love these useful personalized plastic buckets. I got one of these for my son’s teacher a few years ago with her new last name because she was getting married that summer. They are also perfect for filling with other gift items for a teacher gift basket from your family or the entire class.

Personalized teacher appreciation gifts - storage bucket

Photo from CreativelycustumCo on Etsy

 

A good clipboard is a must for teachers and daycare staff. I love these pretty personalized clipboards!

Photo from greenegraincreations on Etsy

This reusable pencil dispenser is a cute and useful desk accessory for teachers.

customized pencil holder

Personalized pencil holder from JAMDesignsNJ on Etsy

 

End-of-the-Year Gifts

One of the perks of working in a school is having summers off. Help the teachers and staff enjoy their vacation with these end-of-the-year gift ideas from Etsy.

Beaching, Not Teaching Tumbler from MattyJDesigns

Beaching Not Teaching Tumbler Teacher Appreciation Gifts

 

Beach Cup and Phone Holder from PurpleDaisyOriginals

Phone and cup holder for sand

Class Dismissed Shirt from TCCTN

Class Dismissed Shirt End of Year Teacher Gift

 

Inexpensive Teacher Appreciation Gifts

You do not need to spend a lot of money to show appreciation to teachers. Here are some budget-friendly gift ideas.

Baking Mitt by BeachHouseCrafting

inexpensive teacher gifts - baking potholder

 

Bee Chapstick Card by sproutmyparty on Etsy

Chapstick Gift Card

Personalized Name Stickers by threelulus

personalized teacher name sticker

 

Gift Ideas for Male Teachers

While a lot of teacher appreciation gifts are gender neutral, many personalized gifts are made with females in mind. Here are a few that are popular with teachers who are men.

Personalized Face Rubber Stamp by PinkPueblo2 on Etsy

Male Teacher Gift - Rubber Stamp

 

Personalized Teacher Socks by ItsYourTurnSocks on Etsy

Teacher appreciation gifts - personalized socks

 

Gift Ideas for SLPs, PTs, and OTs

My daughter has six different therapists between school and outpatient clinics working hard to catch her up in different areas. Below are some gift ideas from Etsy for these important professionals.

Speech Therapist Tumbler by WeddingFavorsandDeco on Etsy

speech therapist gift idea

 

OT Badge Reel for Occupational Therapists by BlindedByBling on Etsy

occupational therapist gift idea

 

T-shirt for Physical Therapists by TopLineApparelStore on Etsy

Physical Therapist Shirt Gift

 

Gifts for School Faculty and Staff

Don’t forget the principals, custodians, bus drivers, and other adults who make a big difference in your child’s life!

This personalized school map is great for front office staff, principals, or retiring teachers.

Principal Gift Idea

Photo from AmyElizabethArtwork on Etsy

 

This janitor shirt is a funny gift for good-humored custodial staff.

Janitor or Custodian Gift

Photo from StagandPeachCo on Etsy

 

Show the school counselor or other staff some appreciation with this personalized notepad.

personalized notepad school staff gift ideas

Personalized notepads by IncandescentsByLexi on Etsy

 

This bus driver card is a sweet way to say thanks.

Bus Driver Appreciation

Photo from ClassySchoolHouse on Etsy

 

 

I love Etsy for unique, thoughtful, and personalized gifts. Check out my teacher/therapist list on Etsy for even more ideas.

 

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18 Personalized Teacher Appreciation Gifts Plus Ideas for Other School Staff | Great gift ideas for teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, counselors, bus drivers, principals, custodians, and other school staff. Find personalized teacher appreciation gifts for every budget. Perfect for teacher appreciation week, end of the year, or just saying thanks. #teachergifts #teacherappreciation #giftideas #teachergiftideas #personalizedgifts #school
18 Personalized Teacher Appreciation Gifts Plus Ideas for Other School Staff | Great gift ideas for teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, counselors, bus drivers, principals, custodians, and other school staff. Find personalized teacher appreciation gifts for every budget. Perfect for teacher appreciation week, end of the year, or just saying thanks. #teachergifts #teacherappreciation #giftideas #teachergiftideas #personalizedgifts #school
18 Personalized Teacher Appreciation Gifts Plus Ideas for Other School Staff | Great gift ideas for teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, counselors, bus drivers, principals, custodians, and other school staff. Find personalized teacher appreciation gifts for every budget. Perfect for teacher appreciation week, end of the year, or just saying thanks. #teachergifts #teacherappreciation #giftideas #teachergiftideas #personalizedgifts #school

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