Buying a gift for your kids' teacher is a meaningful gesture to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. It acknowledges the positive impact they have on your child's education and helps foster a strong teacher-student relationship. It's a way to express gratitude and support their important role in shaping your child's future. Yes, teachers are paid to teach but that doesn't mean we can't send a little something into school by way of thank you for their hardwork in caring for our children each day. Here's our list of gifts we think teachers will love.
Personalized Custom Male Teacher Rubber Stamp
Pink Pueblo's personalized Male Teacher rubber stamp is a thoughtful appreciation or end of the year gift for your teachers! You get to choose the name, hairstyle and accessories (tie, bow tie, glasses and facial hair) for your teacher to make the stamp as personalized as possible. The stamp art is original art at the studio of Pink Pueblo. All stamps are handmade and hand packaged prior to shipment. Buy here.
Jack and Jill Gift Card
Looking for a meaningful gift for your child's teacher, coach, mentor, carer, or childminder? Consider a Jack and Jill Gift Card instead of traditional options. This card not only expresses gratitude but also supports over 400 families in Ireland, providing essential home nursing and respite care. By purchasing a card, you're making a genuine difference in your community. Illustrated by 'Incognito' Artist June Nugent, the card serves as a memorable keepsake and represents a special donation toward home nursing care for a Jack and Jill child. With a price of just €18, equivalent to funding an hour of home nursing, it's a stellar choice for end-of-term gifts. Order now to receive the beautifully illustrated card and matching envelope, ready for your personal 'Thank You' message. Show your support for local families while giving a meaningful gift this summer! Order before 12 noon on Friday, 23rd June for timely delivery.
Mission Fig Linen Spray by La Bougie
According to La Bougie Perfumer, Lucy Hagerty this is a product and fragrance that she can’t live without. "I keep a bottle of this in my car as just one pump of this fine water-based mist keeps my interior fresh...... I couldn't be without it". We think this fragrance would be delightful for any teacher to freshen up their classroom after school. Buy here.
Self-Inking Colourful Stamps for Teachers
We love this practical yet thoughtful gift for your child’s teacher. These stamps are self-inking and come in various colours. Messages include Fantastic, Excellent, Good job, I love it, Keep it up, Well done, You're a star and Parent Signature. Buy here.
Lindt LINDOR Chocolates
What better way to say thank you than with a box of LINDOR chocolates. The Lindt Master Chocolatiers create perfectly round milk chocolate shells with a smooth melting filling. Treat them to the irresistible NEW LINDOR Blood Orange Truffles (€7.69) - milk chocolate with a smooth melting blood orange filling. Since 1845, Lindt has crafted the finest chocolates using high-quality ingredients. Inside the orange box, they'll find luxurious Swiss milk chocolate shells and melt-in-the-mouth blood orange centres. Show your appreciation with this beautiful gift, perfect for saying thank you to a teacher! Available now in supermarkets nationwide.
Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Decal Candle
Bring an exquisite fragrance into your teacher’s home with this scented candle from Carolyn Donnelly. The candle is housed in a beautifully decorated tumbler which can be reused with a tea light, after the initial candle has burned away. That said, these elegant candles have a burn time of 50 hours so that will take some time. Available scents include: Blue (Sweet Amber); Pink (Vanilla Cream); Dark Green (Lilac Fields); Teal (Monoi and Vanilla); Light Pink (Warm Amber Blossom). Available exclusively at Dunnes Stores or buy here.
Thank You Teacher One4all Gift Card
At the end of the school year, many children and their parents will be thinking of what gifts they can give to say thank you to their teachers. A new survey from One4all Gift Cards has revealed that over half of teachers surveyed (54%) admitted to re-gifting a present they’d received in the past. But there’s a solution…loadable from €15 to €150, a One4All Gift Card gives teachers the opportunity to treat themselves to something they will truly love from over 13,000 stores and with participating online retailers. The One4all Gift Card is a perfect gift choice for parents planning to thank a teacher themselves, or pool together with others to buy one gift on behalf of the class. Available from your local Post Office, Tesco, Circle K, selected PostPoint outlets and Dealz nationwide.
Bloom Magic Flowers
Bloom Magic’s gorgeous Parisian Hatboxes would make a fabulous teacher’s gift. Available in three colours; classic cream, pale pink or striking black and either a medium or large size, they are available for same-day delivery in Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare and next-day delivery to the rest of the country. Consider an arrangement with Irish grown Pink Peonies or the vibrant sunflower in their ‘Fleur de Soleil’ range. They are a perfect gift especially if everyone in the class is chipping in and you want to give flowers as part of that gift. www.bloommagicflowers.ie
Socks by Polly & Andy
Polly and Andy’s are the perfect gift for any teacher as they come in sizes 6-13 making them perfect for both male and female teachers! Their unique hiking socks have a seamless toe design means no lumps and bumps that could cause a dreaded blister. Polly and Andy also have gift sets containing three 3 bamboo socks which are available in sizes UK 6-13. All their socks are made from sustainable bamboo fibres which is popular for its anti-bacterial, moisture wicking and breathable properties. Buy the gift set here.
Local Coffee Shop Voucher
Sometimes the most practical gifts are those that are most enjoyed. A voucher to treat teacher to a coffee or two at the start of the next school year, will be a welcome surprise. If it isn’t immediately obvious where the teachers buy their coffees, do a little reconnaissance with the school secretary so you nail the gift first time.
Paperchase Marble Wiro Teacher Planner
Take a trip to organisation station with an A4 planner for everything you need to make this year of teaching your most effective yet. With space for lesson planning, grade tracking and scheduling and a gorgeous lilac marble cover. A4 in size, with gold wiro binding and 280 pages. It includes sections for grade trackers, scheduling and lesson planning. Available from Eason here.
Personalised Mug by FUJIFILM Photo Gifts
What teacher doesn’t love their tea break which is why we think this one is a winner too. Surprise teacher with a personalised photo gift that not only shows your appreciation but is practical too. With FUJIFILM's high-quality photo gifts, customize presents with cherished school photos or special moments. Use the user-friendly FUJIFILM IMAGINE APP for quick creation and reliable shipping. Order without the hassle of leaving your house by simply visiting www.fujifilmimagine.ie or download the FUJIFILM Imagine App.
National Book Voucher
Buying a teacher a gift of a National Book Token is a wonderful choice because it celebrates their love for knowledge and learning. It allows them to explore a wide range of books, expand their personal library, or choose educational resources. It's a thoughtful and inspiring gift that nourishes their passion for teaching.
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
This nourishing and softening hand cream with 20% concentrated shea butter is a true saviour when it comes to dry hands. Trusted by thousands, this best-selling shea butter hand cream will keep your hands supple and hydrated, even in winter. If your teacher hasn’t discovered this award-winning hand cream yet, they will quickly learn that they cannot live without it. Buy here.
Grocery Store Shopping Voucher
A grocery store shopping voucher makes a fantastic gift for a teacher for several reasons. First, it provides practicality and convenience, allowing them to choose groceries according to their preferences and needs. It shows appreciation by supporting their well-being and providing a thoughtful gift that is both useful and meaningful. By giving a grocery store shopping voucher, you are giving the teacher the freedom to treat themselves and their loved ones while easing their daily responsibilities. If you decide to purchase online from Dunnes Stores, you can also personalise their cards with a photo of the class.
Aromatherapy Associates Perfect Partners at Boots.ie
This must-have sleep and revive duo contains the multi award-winning Bath & Shower Oils, Deep Relax and Revive Morning. Containing three therapeutic bath or shower experiences to truly energise or deeply relax the class teacher’s body and mind. They are a perfect duo when teacher is off travelling over the summer holidays or as a small but thoughtful thank you gift. Buy from Boots here.
The Handmade Soap Company Hand Care Set in Grapefruit & May Chang
This wonderfully natural hand wash gets hands into real lather. Bubbling with essential oils and suitable for all skin types, it nourishes and protects as it foams. Sweet and zesty grapefruit is balanced with floral may chang, to give a perfectly balanced fragrance. The nourishing yet light hand lotion also has a wonderful fragrance which is sweet and zesty to revive and care for tired hands after a long year of teaching. Especially formulated for neglected hands, this nourishing lotion delivers a wonderful moisture boost. Buy here.
M&S Collection Leather Laptop Bag
This slimline laptop bag is made from genuine leather for smart look. Fully lined inner compartment with a popper stud pocket makes organising his or her school belongings simple. It has a two-way zip for fuss-free opening, detachable shoulder strap making it easy to carry when walking into school and it has enough space to house their laptop and other school stationary for the day ahead. It is also made with responsibly sourced leather – we like this one as it’s a substantial gift which is perfect for the hard to buy for male teacher and good for a collective class gift too. Buy here.
Whispering Angel Rosé
If all else fails, a bottle of wine always bring a smile. Whispering Angel Rosé can almost be a considered a cult wine at this stage. Made at Château d’Esclans and the brainchild of Sacha Lichine, this iconic rosé wine is the benchmark for Provence and other rosé wines around the world. Whispering Angel Rosé is stylishly pale pink, has white blossom aromas with hints of red fruit and the deliciously refreshing dry palate is dominated by lush summer fruits and citrusy grapefruit flavours. This delightful rosé makes for a thoughtful, yet practical gift.
Just Eat Voucher
Give the children’s teacher a night off cooking by gifting a Just Eat Gift Card. Simply log on to www.justeat.ie to pick a gift card. Personalise the gift with message and once the recipient has received it, they can redeem it and tuck into something tasty like the new Italianos pizzas from Dominos!
