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.

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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.

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.

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

Beach Cup and Phone Holder from PurpleDaisyOriginals

Class Dismissed Shirt from TCCTN

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

Bee Chapstick Card by sproutmyparty on Etsy

Personalized Name Stickers by threelulus

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

Personalized Teacher Socks by ItsYourTurnSocks on Etsy

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

OT Badge Reel for Occupational Therapists by BlindedByBling on Etsy

T-shirt for Physical Therapists by TopLineApparelStore on Etsy

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.

Photo from AmyElizabethArtwork on Etsy

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

Photo from StagandPeachCo on Etsy

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

Personalized notepads by IncandescentsByLexi on Etsy

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

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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