23 Great Gifts for Teacher

It's that time of year again—time to source some thank you gifts for the wonderful educators and support staff who help our kids in innumerable ways. Male or female, coffee fiend or outdoors enthusiast—we've got picks for every interest. Take care of it now because we know how busy those last few weeks of school can be!

It really does take a big heart to teach little minds. We'll be tearing up when we address the card that goes with this gift for that extra special teacher.

This watercolour map of Canada has us oozing with national pride and makes a great addition to home or classroom—plus, it can be customized. True patriot love, indeed

Featuring low maintenance succulents and air plants, terrariums are perfect for classrooms. Start them on their way to creating a mini ecosystem with this geometric glass beauty.

On-trend and educational? Sounds just about perfect. This cool shirt highlights homegrown Canadian inventors and their discoveries, from batteries to basketball.

Yes, it's another mug—but what a mug. This glass travel mug will keep their java tasting fresh, not like plastic, while giving Mother Earth a helping hand as well. Plus, it's microwave safe. Because like new parents, teachers don't often have a chance to drink their beverages while they're hot.

This chalkboard print would perfect with a matte signed by the whole class and then framed so that they'll never forget how much we appreciate all they do.

The name and scent of this candle had us smitten from the start. ‘Double Double,' aka our favourite teacher's favourite drink. Plus, they are handmade in Canada, and all-soy, aka clean-burning. We'll take a tray of them.

Yes, summer is beckoning, and we happen to know that some teachers are looking forward to chillaxing by the lake. They'll do it in style with this cottage-appropriate serving tray.

Oh, we do so love these curated candies—each with a different theme and colour scheme. From chocolates to gummies, each type is adorable in its own plexiglass container. A great gift for office and support staff to share.

If anyone deserves to relax this summer, it is our teachers. This lovely set of hand and body wash, lotion, and oil will inspire a little stillness with its high percentage of essential oils and mandarin mint fragrance. Serenity now.

We understand the need for caffeine to effectively handle a class full of young ‘uns clamouring for attention. This gold foil print summarizes this need and could be hung in a coffee nook at home or at school.

Any teacher who has attempted to instruct on all things geometry will love this floor mat featuring cubes (er, rectangular prisms?), just one of the many shapes they've had to explain over the years. Educational and functional.

We know that teachers have to put a lot of their own time and money into prepping their classrooms. Help them get a head start for next year with these extremely stylish letters and symbols that can be used over and over with the included clips. From birthday wishes to daily quotes, these will get the message across.

A teacher's desk is their office, and they can't always be whipping out devices to update their calendar. Bring back the art of desktop scrubbing and scheduling with this bodacious blotter. Bonus—the gorgeous print will beautify her industrial space.

Teachers certainly have to haul a lot of stuff every day. Give them a bespoke tote emblazoned with the name of their neighbourhood (or that of the school) to help them show their community pride.

Litterless lunches and snacks apply to teachers, too. Set them up right for September with this big sandwich bag in one of many cool designs.

Nobody will be able to steal the teacher's pencils when they are this unique. Minimalist, modern and pretty, our favourite educator certainly deserves these writing instruments.

How about a group gift for a stellar teacher? These blankets by Cambie Design are much loved for their quality and beautiful design.

Help decorate the reading nook with this handcrafted print of a delightful fox reading. Sure to help alleviate some reading jitters and add a homey touch.

Teachers still need to teach their charges how to tell time (and no, kids, you can't just ask Siri). This lovely desktop clock will be great for one-on-one lessons in the little and big hands. And it looks stylish, too.

This globe looks sleek and stylish and the kids will love their geography lessons when they get to spin and peruse. A wonderful addition to the classroom.

It's a ready-to-go viewing kit, and it's simply perfect for the teacher who adores nature and is always striving to discover more.

They'll never be at a loss for a pen when their writing instruments are neatly corralled in this understated but fabulous melamine cup. Make it identifiable by selecting their initial and it's sure to become their favourite desktop accessory.

We've got dozens more fab gifts for teach in our Teacher Gifts Pinterest Board.