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1. A mason jar filled with at least 10 packs of their favorite gum so it lasts them a couple of months. With Extra gum, you could even include a note or do something a little creative to thank them for going the ~Extra~ mile!
I love Mason jars, and I always chew gum after lunch so my breath doesn't stink. This one kid got me a Mason jar full of gum. Best thing ever!
—saraht4afb7266a, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Get ten packs of Extra gum from Amazon for $11.49 (available in six flavors).
2. A personal library kit if they have an extensive classroom library but don't like it when books inevitably walk off on their own. Plus it's just SO ADORABLE, especially with that old-school date stamp but in mint!
You get 20 self-adhesive pockets and checkout cards, a date stamp and inkpad, and a pencil.
Promising review: "I'm a preschool teacher and love to find great books about early childhood development and play-based learning. I also love to loan these books out to others. After hunting a book down through four different classrooms I ordered these. Every book has come back to me and if not I know who has it. Also I love libraries and miss the analog card system. 💕" —MrsBrown
Get it from Amazon for $22.50, and a pack of refills for $14.87.
3. A set of pretty dishtowels like this lemon embroidered set or trendy checked set (or they could be seasonal — like for the holidays or the summertime) they normally wouldn't buy for themselves to brighten their kitchen a little every single day.
4. And to top it off, a luxury scented dish soap like the Capri Blue Volcano (yep, that's the iconic smell of an Anthropologie) or the Quebec-made Cucina Coriander and Olive Tree that'll take an annoying daily task and add a little glamour to the job. Even those bottles look super fancy!
5. Oh, and a set of bookish dish sponges designed to make any English teacher literally LOL. The pack comes with: "Pride and Preju~dish~", "Moby ~Dish~", and "The ~Sponge~ Also Rises" — AMAZING.
Promising review: "These sponges were so cute, I decided to give them out as gifts to my fellow book club members. Multiple members told me they liked the sponges so much, they didn't want to use them but instead feature them on their bookshelves! I don't know how well they work since I didn't keep one for myself, but I can attest that they felt like great kitchen sponges and made fantastic gifts!" —RuthWrites
Get the set of three from Amazon for $10.
6. Personalized pencils in their favorite colors because they'll have a better chance of actually being returned when students "borrow" them when each one's labeled with that teacher's name and in an easy-to-spot bright shade.
My mother and I are both teachers and our biggest pet peeve are students who ask to borrow a pencil, never give it back, and have the nerve to ask for another one the next day. So, for my birthday she ordered me 1,000 pencils with the words "Please Return to Ms. —" on the sides. Literally the best thing ever, and it works too!
—laurentees, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Get a set of 12 personalized pencils from Roost Paperie on Etsy for $13.50 (available in 24 colors).
Here are some other easy personalized gift ideas!
7. A jar of Coop's hot fudge to treat them to a little something decadent that'll make their nightly grading routine just that much sweeter. My colleague Maitland has tried this and says it's "suuuuper chocolatey, thick (but not TOO thick) when heated up, and not too sweet!" — sounds heavenly, IMO. And why not pair it with a jar of fancy Luxardo Cherries to take the treat to the next level?
Maitland continues: "I love a hot fudge sundae, and I think this is the best fudge I've ever tried — especially store-bought — they often taste weirdly bitter! It's also available in a vegan hot fudge, mocha hot fudge, peppermint hot fudge, and a salted caramel sauce."
Promising reviews: "I have been buying Coop’s for a couple of years now and I have never encountered a hot fudge I love more. It’s rich, creamy - amazing on ice cream or just a spoonful to end the day! In my experience, both children and adults love it. I also love the new peppermint flavor for Summer." —Meghan E. Smith
"This is manna from heaven, food of the gods. Makes getting up in the morning worth it again! Expensive, and worth it, it’s hard not to just eat with a spoon in between ice cream applications. Only draw back?
The jar is standard, but too small for what you’re going to need once you taste it. It should come in a 50 gallon drum with a pump top. Makes a great gift, with its kooky gimmicky plastic lid covering that looks like hot fudge dripping down." —saintsomewhere
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
Coops is a woman-owned small biz that makes these sauces in small batches to ensure quality!
8. A roomy monogram tote and pouch set with plenty of space for carrying their piles of papers and grading home at the end of the day...and back into school the next morning. For an easy but impressive gift presentation, you could stick a bouquet of drugstore flowers in there like this reviewer!
It features an adjustable shoulder strap, an inside pocket for organizing, and a removable (making the tote washable!) bottom plate.
Promising review: "Bought as a gift for my cousin (I have a matching one) and it is perfect! Just as described, roomy, pockets and strap is good quality. Would make a great gift or for travel. You won’t regret buying it! Don’t listen to the reviews saying it’s terrible quality, it’s got waterproof lining which works well but it’s not fabric lined. This means it’s easy to clean and folds down flat. For the price, it was an excellent purchase and holds a lot!" — Coug4Life09
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 26 letters).
9. Or, a personalized tote bag to help them effortlessly stay organized year after year with such cute embroidery they'll want to flaunt it. It's constructed from durable canvas, has a big main pocket, small organizer slots for pens and their phone, a water bottle side pocket, *and* a small front pocket — all the organization they could need!
A personalized tote bag perfect for carrying around all my marking, snacks, and notebooks!! —helens4ee29ad84, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Promising review: "Amazing gift for my daughter’s teacher, she loved it." —Amazon Customer
Get this personalized bag from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three colors and with or without a bow).
10. ~Orrrr~, if you want to REALLY treat them to something splurge-worthy, a large Kate Spade zip-up Bleeker tote because it's made from ultra-durable Saffiano leather, meaning it'll stay in like-new condition for years even if they carry it to and from their classroom day-in and day-out. Get ready to see some BIG IRL heart-eyes when they open this gift!
It has five pockets perfect for keeping organized and fits up to a 13" laptop! One reviewer confirms the handles are super sturdy, which is perfect if it gets a little heavy sometimes.
Promising review: "Simple, not overdecorated, functional, well-made, elegant. The lining is very nice, this handbag has plently of functional pockets and storage spaces. Well structured. Large, but not too large. A really nice elegant everyday handbag." —FleurDeLys
Get it from Kate Spade for $262+ (available in three colors, two sizes, or in more designs and prints here).
11. A basic toolkit in their favorite color to help them with little fixes around the classroom — it's always better to be prepared, and now they always will be!
I got a pink toolbox filled with tools my first year teaching. The student told me it was a tradition in his family to have your own tool kit — I never felt more special!
—anitaf4a73e31c3, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
The pictured 39-piece toolkit comes with a tape measure, claw hammer, slip joint pliers, bit driver, bit connector, pair of scissors, snap-off utility knife, four screwdriver (Phillips and slotted), eight hex keys, and 20 screwdriver bits (Phillips, slotted, and torx star).
Promising review: "I'm a high school teacher and am always needing to tighten a screw, pound in a nail, hang a hook, etc. I got tired of bringing tools from home so I bought this small kit so I'd always have something on hand when I needed it. This kit fits the bill perfectly as it has a variety of common tools in a compact case. It's not super-high quality, but for the purpose it's exactly what I needed. I would have spent more money buying three or four individual tools separately." —Dr. Jerry
Get it on Amazon for $20.69+ (available in eight colors, or check out a similar set in pink for $22.66).
12. One of each of a small and a large pretty glass food to-go bowls, if they're always eating their breakfast (or lunch!) at their desk between meetings, grading, and class. Besides looking gorgeous, these jars are coated in silicone so they're nearly break-proof and have lids that screw tightly on to prevent leaks. What more could you want?
I have a set of these and can confirm they're gorgeous and even more spacious than they seem! And of course they're dishwasher- and microwave-safe: that's SO key. (I did get them for free, but was under no obligation to feature or review them, let alone give a positive review.)
If you want to get them the pictured insulated bottle, too, that's on Amazon for $19.70+. And the brand has all kinds of other cute, coordinating food storage options you can check out on their Amazon store page.
Promising review: "Very good quality. The jar is very nice to look at and also very convenient to store food in. Is completely leakproof and can also be used to warm up a food because the jar has silicone outside so even if you heat up your food quite hot it’s much safer to take out of the microwave without hurting yourself! And the bigger size is very big so for me it fits 2 portions of soup. Will purchase again!" —Anniina Charlotta Ahti
Get them from Amazon for $24.68+ each (both sizes available at that listing; available in seven colors).
13. A personal laminator and laminating sheets, so they can display more student work and make nicer bulletin boards with less effort and without having to wait in line for the other teachers — or try to stick to the school's required limited budget.
14. A recipe box that's packed with each student's favorite recipe, for a perfect and custom way to help them specifically remember this one particular class and all the kiddos in it.
My favorite gift I have received so far is a recipe box filled with my students favorite recipes. I love the thought-out gifts!
—kellycannoncan, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Promising review: "This recipe box is well made and beautiful. It will work well for recipes on recipe cards as well as recipes printed out from the internet. It is large enough to hold many recipes." —Betty
Get it from Amazon for $14.98.
15. An insulated coffee tumbler with a cute message because as long as it's a weekday morning, you won't catch them without their favorite fuel that energizes them to inspire and engage their students all through the day. This one's insulated stainless steel, so whichever temp they prefer for their coffee, it'll stay that way for *hours*.
I work in a special education classroom for fourth and fifth graders with emotional disabilities. I had this student for two years and he had grown so much. At the end of the second year, he saved up and bought me this cup because I always drink iced coffee so I wouldn't forget him...as if I ever could. —adecarlidurkan, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
You can choose between two phrases: "best teacher ever" or "super teacher"! If this isn't quite your teacher's style, you can find all kinds of options on Amazon like custom 40 oz (that's Stanley-size) tumblers and cute little glass tumblers with lids and a glass straw — do a little searching and I bet you'll find something!
Promising review: "Beautiful and well-made travel tumbler. Very pretty. Recipient loved it!" —Hallway10
Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in six colors).
16. A personalized crayon wreath that they can hang up in their classroom or on their classroom door as a truly adorable piece of decor. If you don't want your teacher's name permanently written on the chalkboard, you could just leave the personalization option blank so they can fill it in with whatever text they want whenever they want!
A wreath made of crayons hot glued to a flat circular base, with a little chalkboard in the middle of the wreath with my name written on it and hanging from black and white abc ribbon. It's my most prized classroom possession!
—nicole512, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Promising review: "Wow! I ordered two of these. It came exactly as it was described. The teachers loved them! I was so impressed with how well they were made. I would definitely reorder." —Julie Champe
Get this customizable wreath from Crafty Crystal Shop on Etsy for $40+ (available with personalization for an additional $3).
Crafty Crystal Shop is a small business specializing in crafty, personalized gifts!
17. Monogrammed toiletry/pencil bags and scarves they can use in their everyday life to feel a lil' extra fancy.
18. A nicer, prettier, custom lanyard than the one the school issues for holding all the keys, ID cards, and other small they need to accessible throughout the day — and it'll also fit their personal style and taste SO much better than that generic option.
A gorgeous lanyard to hold my ID, classroom key, and whistle. My ($5 cheap one) broke while teaching and my student went home and told her mom. —c4b3e062fb, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Promising review: "The packaging is SO cute, and the lanyards are always great. I've ordered several lanyards from here, and minus the one that melted in my car from the summer heat where I live, I've never had any issues with them. My students tell me that they're cute!" —syvanahlouise
Get this custom lanyard from By The Graces on Etsy for $17.21+ (available with 25 tassel color options and 9 bead color options).
By The Graces is an Oxford, Mississippi-based small biz run by Lauren and Adam, who make these cute lanyards along with other keychain and badge accessories meant for expressing yourself!
19. A brand-new office chair in their very favorite color that'll bring them joy every time they sit down to grade papers or answer emails.
My favorite color is pink, it makes me happy. This fact is no secret to any of my students. Two years ago my honors English 10 class got together and surprised me with a beautiful pink desk chair. I cried, I was so surprised! I love that chair, the color is perfect and it is so comfortable! —grace28, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Promising review: "This chair is actually a pretty good chair for what you pay, padding is nice; a little firm, but still nice. Super easy to assemble, instructions clear which I loved. It goes up way more than I expected when you want it higher which is great for people with lengthy legs. Overall a good product." —Peri
Get this pink office chair on Amazon for $49.49 (available in three colors).
Or check out these cute desk chairs for more styles.
Gift cards of all kinds! Like...
20. ...Gift cards to Starbucks (or a popular local coffee shop!) so they can treat themselves to their favorite drinks and pastries on occasion, as a nice contrast to the good but so boring drip coffee they make themselves or pour in the teacher's lounge. PSL, coming right up!
Starbucks gift cards for any occasion and homemade snacks — like trail mix with a Chinese twist and Jamaican sponge cake!
Starbucks gift cards every time!
Starbucks card!!!! Always the best gift.
All three from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Get them in whatever denomination works for you at your local Starbucks or from Amazon.
22. ...Gift cards for a massage or manicure (this Spafinder gift card allows them to find a spa in their area; check your local options here), or even a fancy car wash in the area — enough to cover the full cost of at least one service, of course.
23. ...Or a classic Visa Gift Card (in $50, $100, or $200 denominations) that they can use for whatever their heart desires, whether they want to treat themselves to something special or stock their classroom with supplies. It works just like a regular Visa debit card, meaning they can spend it pretty much wherever!
24. A variety pack of three Truff sauces so they can add an extra bit of deliciously savory umami flavor to whatever they're eating, and all with just a few drops. I've been eating the original for about a week now (usually with goat cheese on crackers) and am OBSESSED. It's got like, just the right amount of heat without overpowering the subtle truffle flavor.
The pack comes with the original, the hotter, and the white truffle infused versions (where the truffle flavor's even stronger).
My former colleague Jonathan Mazzei loves this stuff: "The first time I tried it, I wasn't entirely sure how I felt, but by the end of the first week, I found myself reaching for it with almost every meal. While all three options have a lot of similarities, they each have their own distinct personality. At first, they were all a little creamier and almost...tomato-y (?) tasting than I expected. Then, I realized there was NO dairy or tomato present at all, but a thickness and slight sweetness almost reminiscent of red bell peppers. The truffle flavor is present but subtle, and the sauce has a solid kick without being overwhelmingly hot.
As far as the differences between the three, the White Truff sauce is a hint sweeter than the other two, the Original has a slightly earthier flavor than the others, and the extra spiciness of the Hotter Truff sauce spreads through the mouth quicker and is definitely hotter than the rest. Verdict: They're all really good! So far, these sauces have shined brightest when added to a nice tomato sauce, drizzled over a slice of pizza, scooped up by crispy french fries, and, believe it or not, even added to a salad dressing, but that's still barely scratching the surface! Plus it comes in a very classy looking box that's great for gifts."
Get it from Amazon for $67.99, or try just the Original for $14.99, the White Truff sauce for $31.99, and Hotter Truff sauce for $14.99.
25. A custom-made teacher thank-you plaque with enough room for text that it's kind of like getting a sweet note from their student, except it's much more durable than a typical card and they can hang up in their classroom for years and years to come.
A student who I became close to during his sophomore year, although I didn't teach him until his senior year gave me a plaque thanking me. This was early in my teaching career, and still means the world to me. —thurmanfc, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Get a custom plaque that looks like the one pictured on the left made from Laser Etches Creations on Etsy for $23.99.
Laser Etches Creations is a small business that focuses only on making nice plaques like these, and has options for all kinds of professions from the legal to the medical to the educational and more.
26. A SUPER cute clear acrylic name/desk plate with colorful school supply designs and their name written in the font of your choice. Everyone who walks into their classroom and sees this on their desk is basically guaranteed to say "OMG, HOW ADORABLE"!
Promising review: "Very well made and easy to customize. Looks exactly like the picture with the name I needed on it!" —Ashley Rohlfing
Get it from Personalized Shed on Etsy for $13.99 (available in three styles).
Personalized Shed's a small business with literally dozens of different options for items to customize! Just to name a few *deep breath*: leather notebooks, water tumblers, key chains, doormats, luggage tags, cutting boards, tote bags, clothes hangers, jewelry, glassware...and that's just scratching the surface.
27. A luxuriously-scented candle reviewers love, love, love to praise for its multi-room throw (aka how far away you can be and still smell it) and its intoxicating jasmine, oud, and sandalwood scent combo. It smells like it cost at least $50 but won't cost your bank account more than $20.
Lulu Candles is a small biz based in the US specializing in these candles!!
Check out a TikTok of the candle in action.
Promising review: "I was staying over at a friend's house and sitting next to her coffee table. She had this candle on the table and even though it wasn't lit I could smell it, and it was so delicious that I instantly went online to find it and bought it for myself! If this came in a perfume I would buy enough to last the rest of my life. I don't know how to even explain the scent but if you are an amber/patchouli/vanilla fan, this is absolutely for you. The jasmine adds an unbelievable freshness without a flowery scent. I even bought the shampoo and conditioner which I will probably use as more of a body wash and shaving cream but that is how desperate I am to get this scent on me!" —Melissa I.
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in five sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents).
28. And a vintage-looking dimmable candle warmer so they can enjoy the delightful scents of all their favorite candles right there in the classroom, where they spend SO much of their days, even if open flames are forbidden. Because the hot bulb melts the wax evenly (in a way that prevents tunneling!), there's no need for a fire, and it can help candles last longer!
The dimmable settings mean you can choose how quickly or slowly the candle melts. Honestly it can help their classroom feel like a more homey, relaxing place too!
Here's BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis, who owns and loves this: "🎶 It's me, hi. I'm the impulsive buyer, it's me. 🎶 After seeing this gooorgeous candle warmer online time and time again (and trying to ignore the urge to buy what I absolutely didn't need)...I finally did it, and WOW am I glad I did. This lamp looks even better in person, it's warms all of my candles evenly, and after moving it to my desk, I figured out it can be used as the cutest mug warmer, too! It comes with two compatible 50-watt warming bulbs that melt candles from top to bottom. The dimming feature is also really convenient for both the brightness of the light and for how fast or slow you want your candle to melt! This would definitely be a 12/10 gift."
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available with either clear or golden lamp shades.
29. A 16-pack rainbow of low-odor Expo dry-erase markers to supplement the basic set of colors the school supplies them, so they can really get their point across to students in a fun, engaging way. And hey, for some of us, a bunch of fun colors of markers just spark joy!
30. And a 24-pack rainbow of Sharpies that would make a cute bundle with the Expo markers (hey, and maybe a big bag of Skittles, while we're on the colorful theme) — they can use them to stay organized, grade papers, make signs, and so many more things!
31. The Reverse Coloring Book because its 50 pages of watercolor are like the opposite of a regular coloring book: it comes with all these cool finger-painted lines, and then they can draw their picture over the lines however their heart desires.
Check out a TikTok of the Reverse Coloring Book in action. The pages are perforated for easy tearing off and fun display! And if you want to make it a combo gift, add these black fine point pens for $8.99!
Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." —Carley C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
32. A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick to help their eyes feel refreshed after a full day lecturing at the chalkboard with the overhead projector beaming in their face, and then an evening grading papers. Just make sure you *don't* make any comments about dark circles (which this can help), unless it's something they themselves complain about regularly!
Promising review: "I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." —Ben
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
33. A cute *and* effective panda- or tiger-shaped electric pencil sharpener because, besides being downright ADORABLE, multiple reviewers say it's a durable option relative to other electric sharpeners. And when students desperately need lots of sharp No. 2 pencils for a test, a quick but effective sharpener is key!
Promising review: "I bought this in 2018. I was a high school art teacher and had burned through at least 5 electric sharpeners. The school I was at had a tiger as their mascot so I bought it! That was the best electric sharpener I ever bought. I retired in October 2022, kept this sharpener, and it is still going strong!" —scjenkins
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
34. A gift basket filled with all of that teacher's favorite things. You'll have to ask them to figure out what those are — just peep the adorable reader note below — but in the meantime, you can grab a nice basket (like the white fabric one or the black wire one) to start collecting it all through the year. Then they can re-use the basket for classroom organization!
35. A really cool piece of merch for a fandom both they and the student love, like Harry Potter's wand, to commemorate all the fun they had talking about the fandom throughout the year. This one lights up (and turns off) with a flick, just like magic!
I teach fifth grade, and one year I introduced a student to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. He gave me a very fancy replica of Harry Potter's wand for Christmas. It was the best present I've ever gotten. I still keep it in my classroom and use it as a pointer from time to time.
—megano4e6ce9bcc, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Get Harry's light-up wand from Amazon for $24.99 (originally $49.99). Or check out a fancier wooden replica of Harry's wand from the New York Harry Potter Store for $80.
Editor's Note: BuzzFeed does not support discriminatory or hateful speech in any form. We stand by the LGBTQ+ community and all fans who found a home in the Harry Potter series and will work to provide a safe space for fans. If you, like us, feel impassioned about trans rights, learn more or donate here.
36. A gift tin of 100 instant coffees to help them quickly refuel themselves throughout the day all while trying out 10 different delectable flavors of coffee that'll also — thank you, caffiene — give them the pick-me-up they need at 3 p.m.
Bouquet of instant coffee.
—rptomol, from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community teachers about the best gift they'd ever been given.
Get a box from Amazon for $22.26.
37. A mini windowsill-sized tropical plant garden so they can add a little easy green to their desktop (as long as there's a little sunlight in their classroom). The kit comes with everything they need: soil, a pot, fertilizer, and three adorably teeny-tiny little tropical plants ready to create the smallest little forest.
I recently had an opportunity to try one of these kits (I received it for free, but was under no obligation to cover it at all, much less give it a positive review) and felt thoroughly impressed! When I pulled the individual plants out, I literally squealed at how adorably small and baby they were. Even though I generally know what I'm doing with indoor plants, I felt the instructions were super clear and would have been easy to follow even if I were a plant newbie.
Putting the whole kit together took me about 15 minutes, so it wasn't a time suck at all, more like a nice break from work. And it comes with clear watering instructions that I feel confident would keep the garden alive if you actually followed them, because they're the same ones I use to keep my other houseplants alive — bottom water them (pulling out the plastic container that's hidden in the bamboo) whenever the soil's dry.
Get the tropical kit from Amazon for $59.25, or see all the varieties of plants available on the Gardenuity Amazon store page.
38. Or a planter decorated with some hand-painted designs because teachers help children grow, and this is a fun and meaningful way to show how much you appreciate that.
39. A ridiculously plush blanket we feature *all* the darn time because readers like you LOVE it! Reviewers say looks and feels awfully similar to a significantly pricier one from Barefoot Dreams. And it's durable and soft, to boot!
Promising review: "I saw this blanket on TikTok and I have to say I absolutely love it. I washed it several times now and it’s maintained its elasticity and softness after each wash. It’s warm enough but not too hot for a throw. Absolutely recommend this blanket!" —Amy
Get it from Amazon for $26.09+ (available in 24 styles and four sizes).
40. A huge-fave, hugely sharp veggie chopper that may look somewhat unassuming, but will quickly become the powerhouse worker of their kitchen. It can immediately julienne, chop, spiralize, and slice vegetables in seconds, getting dinner (hey teachers need to eat too!!) on the table so much faster. Practical gifts can be super appreciated!!
Watch a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the $3 off coupon on the product page for this price).
41. A wireless, Bluetooth-enabled karaoke mic to help them blow off some steam after a stressful semester. It syncs up with all kinds of karaoke apps on phones, computers, or tablets, then lets them belt their hearts out right on their living room couch!
Promising review: "You don't understand TikTok made me obsess over this microphone. As a 30+ year old woman I resisted purchasing it. I finally broke down and bought it because it was haunting me in my sleep. I'm so glad I did. When I am in a bad mood I start karaoke in my house and am instantly better. It has 'ruined' my teenage son's life because my performances can be heard through his XBOX microphone. This is a must have product." —Zane A. Undercoffer
Get it from Amazon for $25.63+ (clip the coupon off the product page to save $6; available in 15 colors).
42. A bottle of Dr Teal's soothing foaming bath because teachers spend literally *all damn day* on their feet, so it's nice for them to have an excuse to kick back and relax surrounded by the calming scent of lavender or the spa-like scent of eucalyptus spearmint.
43. Plus a wine caddy for the bathtub — it works to hold wine glasses, beer or soda cans, or even many regular old cups! I had one of these in my shower for several years (it got lost in my last move) and no matter how many times I used it, the ultra-powerful suction cup actually stayed firm...which is not something that I usually think suction cups will do.
SipCaddy's a small biz based here in the US that makes these useful suction-on cup holders for showers and baths!
Promising review: "Loved how easy this was to put in my shower and use for anything from holding beverages to face wash. Gifted it to two friends and my boyfriend who at first mocked it but now LOVES it. I’d consider traveling with it at this point." —MB Schatz
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors).
44. And if that's not enough: a set of rainbow wineglasses because you're about to watch them get *immediate* heart eyes the moment they open this gift. They won't be able to speak for a minute out of awe, and neither will you! (Just make sure you know that they enjoy a glass every once in a while before ordering!)
Check out a TikTok of the rainbow wine glasses looking gorgeous.
Promising review: "Love these! Wasn’t ready to splurge on Estelle stemmed glasses so I got these instead. I’ve run them through the dishwasher once so far and they held up fine. Glass is thin near the top which I love in a wineglass. I would recommend!" —Tricia
Get a set of six from Amazon for $49.99.
The Wine Savant created these — they're a small biz based in New York in 2017 that sells nice drinking glasses and accessories.
45. A book tracker bookmark so they can keep track of all the lovely adventures they've taken every time they finish reading a book, gradually filling the bookmark up!
British Book Art was established in 2021 as a UK-based small biz!
Promising review: "Absolutely love my bookmark! So, so cute! Already made a start coloring in the books and writing the names on the spines!" —Chloe
Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $3.28.
46. A suction-cup acrylic bird feeder they can turn into a mini-science lesson on occasion if they have a first-floor window, but mostly admire every time they see a couple of birds taking shelter and enjoying a snack! Plus it would be such a soothing thing to have in a classroom for a student to gaze at as they think through a tough test question.
Promising review: "I love this bird feeder! The birds come right up to the window. Its easy to setup and well constructed. I've purchased other window feeders and this one is the clear favorite. The suction cups are strong and can support larger bird than some other feeders. The birds just love it! My kitty thinks it's her TV. I had to hang it higher on the window so she doesn't scare them. I've had about 8 different species of birds visit this feeder. I highly recommend, it's a nice way to feel connected to nature even while inside the house. Great for kids and Grandparents I bought several and sent to friends and family. It includes good instructions as well unlike some other companies." —Miss April
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in seven styles).
47. Murdle, Volume 1, a book which contains 100+ mysteries a la Murdle, a daily puzzle site. They're all logic-themed and give solvers a series of clues to help them play detective and discover who done it — and there are four levels of difficulty so they can work their way up. If they play Sudoku for fun, this could really be up their alley!
The book comes with 100 puzzles, and each level requires different tasks. Each puzzle comes with a logic grid to help with the solving!
- Elementary puzzles ask for the suspect, location, and weapon.
- Occult Medium puzzles feature quotes from each suspect — but the murderer always lies, and the others tell the truth.
- Hard-boiled puzzles require you to figure out a motive.
- Impossible puzzles ask for all four things above!
Promising reviews: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" —Liz Gately
"MURDLE is quite possibly the coolest and most fun I have had with logic puzzles in a while. It activates my inner J.B. Fletcher as my mind compiles the clues and sleuths out the answers. The various levels of intrigue allow the amateur sleuth in us all to develop into a top-notch arm-chair detective. I cannot think of a better way to spend a rainy, sunny, and/or any day than with a little crime-solving." —Highly Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $11.64.
Oh, and if you want to make add it on, Volume 2 is $10.11!
48. A Burlap & Barrel Spices six-pack Gift Set — the brand ethically sources unique varieties of spices directly from farmer cooperatives and small farms and works to help the farmers themselves maximize their earnings. The result? Distinctive, delicious spices ready to pack their food with flavor.
The gift set comes with: Purple Stripe Garlic from Vietnam, Black Lime from Guatemala, Smoked Pimenton Paprika from Spain, Wild Mountain Cumin from Afghanistan, Royal Cinnamon from Vietnam, and Tomato Powder from Turkey.
You can also buy the spices individually — check out the Burlap and Barrel Amazon Store page to see them all. One reviewer of the garlic powder said the "glorious nutty taste" "ruined" them for anything else, and a reviewer of the cinnamon said "So THIS is what cinnamon is supposed to taste like!"
Promising reviews: "Fabulous and delicious. Love it! For years we’ve known that spices from other countries taste better, but wow what a pop of flavor like nothing else on the market." —Billy
"Put your tastebuds on tilt!!!!! Ordered these spices just to try them out and I’m in love with them. The cinnamon made the best cinnamon rolls ever. The purple stripe garlic puts a huge plus into my Italian dishes and it is mind blowing. I will be purchasing all of these spices individually." —Mark Hutchins
Get the gift pack of six spices from Amazon for $54.99 (also available in a 3, 6, 9, or 12-pack).
49. A Vintage Bookshelf Edition of Clue — yep, you read that 100% correctly. It's the board game, with the original design, in a box shaped like a cute book that'll slide nicely on their bookshelf. Besides game nights with family or friends, they could also use a board game hour as an incentive for their class!
It's for three to six players and ages 8+. Don't know what Clue's like? Players get a grid to keep track of answers, then take turns asking questions of other players to figure out who the murderer was, where they did it, and which weapon they used. My husband and I were gifted this for Christmas and it's beautiful quality!
Promising review: "I gave this as a Christmas gift to my son. The pieces are so amazing! They have upgraded both the playing pieces and the weapons in this game. My son loved the way the game fits into a book-like container. He will be putting it on his bookshelf! He has been wanting this very one for a few years now and is in love with it! Everything about the game was very well made." —DRH
Get it from Amazon for $39.99. Love this bookshelf board game idea? You can get even more games in the same series: Sorry, chess, Catch Phrase, Scattergories, Scrabble, Taboo, and more.
You can also get the trio of Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue for $112.99!
50. A sad duck lamp if they appreciate the silly things in life. It can be their constant workday companion both on days when they feel kinda like it does, and on days where they can take consolation in the fact that they're at least doing better than it is.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this sweet little duck light. In fact, I love it so much I'm going to buy another one. It has a rubbery feel to it, and all you have to do is literally just tap it to brighten or to dim the lights, and it even has the option of a 30-minute shut-off time. A great little gift for all ages!" —Amy Phelps
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
51. A weekender bag for the teacher who has an endless travel bug and never seems to be in the same place when school's out for summer. Fill it with all kinds of treats they can enjoy while traveling. PS: It even has a built-in USB charging port! Many reviewers compare this to the fan favorite Beis weekender 😉.
Promising review: "We have been traveling by car (two days) to Florida to see relatives several times a year, and this has been the best bag I've used in four trips. It is compact, easy to carry, takes up less room in the car, and I love the separation of the bottom for shoes (plus I easily packed clothing for 10 days). I don't take many cosmetic items, so the small cosmetic bag is good for me, but not so great for someone with greater needs. Also packed some items like shampoo in the bottom compartment with my shoes. We did hit some rain but the bag only got a few drops on it and nothing penetrated the bag. So far good product for cost." —Mimi/Mom
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes and 37 colors/designs)
52. A bouquet of Lego roses they'll likely enjoy assembling and appreciate much more than a vase filled with living florals that will, sadly, die in a few days.
53. A hydrating sweet candy-flavored Laneige lip mask to keep their lips nice 'n' soft so their lipstick will go on flawlessly throughout the school day.
Promising review: "I love this product. My lips are always so dry and cracked. With winter approaching it only gets worse but with this stuff my lips feel nice and soft. I love the little applicator that comes with it so I don’t get my fingers all sticky. The scent is great too. I am very sensitive to certain smells so I picked vanilla. It’s a very mild vanilla scent, not at all overpowering like I was worried about. I would highly recommend this item." —Ally
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in five scents).