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DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts

by Healthy Happy Teacher

Show your appreciation to the teacher in your life with these DIY teacher appreciation gifts.

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At the beginning of the school year, around holiday time, or for teacher appreciation week / the end of the school year, giving the teacher or teachers in your life a gift is a thoughtful and appreciated thing to do.

I still treasure many of the gifts my students gave me over the years and the thought they put into them.

DIY teacher gifts carry that personal touch. Sometimes, depending on the age of your child, it’s fun to get them involved in the creation process, and that makes it even more meaningful.

When you gift them, consider writing a teacher appreciation quote on your card.

Here’s 12 fun ideas for DIY teacher appreciation gifts that range from food related to fun ways of gifting gift cards – and they all bear my teacher seal of approval!

There’s sure to be something here that the teacher in your life will love.

How about getting together with some other parents and making a teacher appreciation breakfast?

DIY teacher appreciation gifts

Whether you're after an easy teacher gift or are keen to put a personal homemade touch to your offering, these 15 easy DIY teacher appreciation gifts have you covered.

Photo Credit: www.amotherthing.com

Apple jar teacher gift idea

This fun apple-themed teacher gift craft can be filled with candy, gift cards or anything else you think your teacher may like!

Felted flower dry eraser marker bouquets

This felted flower dry erase marker bouquet is so easy to create that even your child can make these (with a little assistance with the hot glue gun) AND it has the bonus of much needed supplies.

DIY teacher supplies cake

Speaking of supplies - this teacher supplies "cake" is a great teacher gift to get the year started off right or an easy DIY teacher appreciation gift.

Photo Credit: crafts4toddlers.com

Chalkboard rice krispie treats

These chalkboard rice krispie treats are super easy to make and make a fun gift for a new teacher or to simply to say thank you for all the awesome work they do!

Photo Credit: crafts4toddlers.com

DIY pencil soaps 

This easy craft teacher gift has patience as the main ingredient!

These super cute pencil soaps make a fun teacher appreciation gift.

Photo Credit: feelingnifty.com

DIY teacher appreciation tote bag

This teacher gift idea is attractive and functional to boot.

There's two different designs for you to choose from.

Photo Credit: www.glitteronadime.com

Gift card bouquet for teachers

The gift card bouquet is a super cute and creative way to display gift cards. Join together with some other families to make more flowers!

Photo Credit: craftinvaders.co.uk

Herbal bath soak teacher appreciation gift

This DIY teacher appreciation gift takes muslin drawstring bags decorated with stamps and filled with inspiring mixes like, "renew" and "relax."

It's fun to make and easy enough that little hands can help!

Photo Credit: www.freebiefindingmom.com

Mason jar skittles with printable poem

Feel challenged in the craft department? For this mason jar skittles DIY gift idea you simply need to be able to stuff a bag of skittles into a mason jar, print this free printable poem and affix it to the jar with a cute ribbon or twine! Easy!

Photo Credit: buildingourstory.com

One smart cookie teacher gift

This DIY teacher gift is something for teachers to enjoy on their days off with their families. Baking! These super adorable and easy cookie mixes are put in a jar with some baking essentials to create a usable and special gift.

Photo Credit: everydaysavvy.com

Simple and affordable iced tea cup teacher appreciation gift

This is the perfect Teacher Appreciation Gift for any iced tea lover: these double-walled cups can be made into an iced tea themed gift for around $5. Pop a gift card inside if you like and you're set!

Photo Credit: www.rachelteodoro.com

S'mores snack mix teacher gift

This is a fun end of the year gift you can make in bulk if you have several teachers you would like to acknowledge.

Giving them a sweet treat like this S'mores snack mix will keep them going until that very last day.

The fun printable gift tag ties the whole thing together!

Photo Credit: www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com

Stationery teacher gift idea

DIY this personalized stationery set with the cutest little puntastic gift tag you’ve ever seen.

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

Teacher appreciation chocolate covered apple pretzels

This is a quick and easy project homemade teacher appreciation gift that you can make with just five simple ingredients.

Teacher survival kit gift

Mark teacher appreciation week, the end of the school year or the start of the new one with this super cute easy DIY teacher appreciation gift idea: a teacher survival kit.

These 12 thoughtful and easy (not to mention inexpensive) homemade gifts are easy and fun to make. They’re the perfect DIY teacher appreciation gifts!

You might also like: Small Gifts for Teachers

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