Christmas gifts for teachers
Teachers get a lot of mugs. Give them something they reach for every week instead. Thirty picks, sorted by where they use it.
Upload a photo + a few interests for each person → we draw names and hand every Santa gift picks they're more likely to love.
Start with photos →For the classroom
- Set of good whiteboard markers
- Colorful flair pens
- Personalized stamp: "From the library of..."
- Sticker sets for marking
- Hand sanitizer and tissues bundle
- Desk organizer
- Laminated name tags
- Book for the class library
- Wireless presenter clicker
- Timer cube
For the staff room
- Insulated tumbler
- Coffee shop gift card
- Specialty tea sampler
- Snack box to share
- Lunch bag
- Hand cream
- Lanyard with a style
- Reusable water bottle
- Chocolate selection
- Phone stand
Upload a photo + a few interests for each person → we draw names and hand every Santa gift picks they're more likely to love.
Start with photos →For the weekend
- Bookstore gift card
- Candle
- Cozy socks
- Plant in a pot
- Bath set
- Puzzle
- Cinema voucher
- Local bakery voucher
- Card game
- Notebook for their own ideas
Class group gift
Collect a small amount from each family and buy one bigger gift card or a classroom item on the teacher's wish list. Add a card signed by every child.
What to skip
Mugs, apple decor and scented items with strong perfume. A handwritten note from the child beats them all.
Running a staff Secret Santa? Draw names with the office Secret Santa tool.
Keep planning
Questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a teacher?
Something used every week: good pens, a tumbler, a coffee or bookstore gift card.
How much should you spend on a teacher gift?
$10 to $25 per family, or pool money for a class gift.
Do teachers like gift cards?
Yes. Coffee, book and grocery gift cards always get used.
Upload a photo + a few interests for each person → we draw names and hand every Santa gift picks they're more likely to love.
Start with photos →Updated October 28, 2026