Yet another school year is almost on the books! But before you think about summer vacation, why not consider giving the educators in your life end-of-year teacher gifts? They deserve it! Whether you’re a room parent, a fellow teacher, or a parent looking for ideas, we’ve gathered a variety of end-of-year teacher gifts that fit every budget.
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How We Chose the Best End-of-Year Teacher Gifts for 2025
To make sure these really are the best gifts, we spoke to 120 teachers to find out what they really want and appreciate most. Some of their top tips:
Personalize your pick
One 2nd grade teacher advises, “Be intentional with the gift and get things that they like and will actually use. If you were with kids all day, what would make you feel good at the end of the day?”
Ask what they like
Remember that not everyone drinks alcohol or can have sweet treats, so be mindful of likes, dislikes, restrictions, and preferences. Teacher Amanda Christensen recommends checking with your school office to see if they have relevant information, since many of them have teachers fill out questionnaires at the beginning of each year.
Go simple
Teachers really just want to know they’ve done their jobs well. One teacher notes that one of her favorite end-of-year gifts was “a handwritten note from a student telling me what she loved about my classroom and enjoyed during the year.”
With those tips in mind, here are some of the best end-of-year teacher gifts that educators say they’d truly enjoy receiving.
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The best gifts are heartfelt, so you can’t go wrong with a personalized note. For even more impact, add a gift card to a favorite restaurant or store. (Scratch-off lottery tickets are also a fun option!)
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Want to make your gift card feel a little more personal? Add a holder with a note to the teacher. Our free printable gift card holders are themed to match your cards! There are options for Amazon, Target, Starbucks, and any other gift card you choose.
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Edible End-of-Year Teacher Gifts for 2025
Food or drink gifts can be great, especially if you know what your teacher really loves. Ask your child what snacks or beverages they’ve seen their teacher keep on their desk throughout the year for hints!
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Have Lunch or Coffee Delivered
Teachers like Christina H. love “food or drinks to enjoy during the school day (a breakfast taco, a coffee, a drink).” Ask their preferences and take orders in advance. Then bring teachers lunch or a delicious pick-me-up on a day and time that works best for them.
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Crumbl Cookies
California 5th grade teacher Nancy Cowan was once wowed by a gift of custom-decorated sugar cookies. Another great option is that iconic Crumbl Cookie pastel pink box, full of the most decadent cookies around. No store near you? Crumbl Cookies ships nationwide!
Buy it: Crumbl Cookies
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Godiva Truffles
You usually can’t go wrong with chocolate. But if you really want to make them feel special, splurge on a gourmet option like Godiva. “Quality over quantity!” advises one Utah English teacher.
Healthy snacks can be delicious (and beautiful) too! Edible Arrangements are always popular, and they offer lots of yummy treats that are good for you too.
Buy it: Thank You Delicious Fruit
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Dinner and a Movie Gift Cards
Treat your teacher to a fun night out with this all-in-one set, which gives them gift cards for movie tickets and a meal at one of several participating restaurants.
Buy it: Dinner and a Movie Gift Cards
Teacher Gifts To Celebrate 2025 School-Year Memories
Personalized memories of the school year make sweet gifts, especially when the whole class works together to pick it out or create it. Coordinate with other parents to gift something really special!
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Why You’re the Best Teacher Ever Book
Teachers love looking back over the best parts of any school year. Your child can fill it out on their own, adding illustrations if they like. Or for a truly special teacher gift, coordinate with other parents to have each kid in the class contribute a page. That’s a keepsake that a teacher will treasure forever!
Buy it: Why You’re the Best Teacher Ever Journal
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Class Photo Collage
Got classroom photos? Why not make them into a custom photo keepsake for your teacher? It’s like a Zoom session for the wall!
Buy it: Heart Snapshot Mix
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Personalized Reel Viewer
Older teachers will especially love this one, with its cool retro appeal. Gather up a selection of photos with all their best teacher memories, and get a custom set of View-Master cards to cherish forever.
Buy it: Personalized Reel Viewer
Memento Video or Album
Elementary language arts teacher Kristi B. never felt more appreciated than when she received a video of each of her students sharing a special message just for her. A collaborative video or digital album is one of the sweetest, most personal teacher gifts you can give. But they can be really time-consuming to put together. That’s where Memento comes in. This online platform helps you easily assemble everything you need, then put it together into one super gift.
Buy it: Memento Video or Album at Memento
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Thumbprint Art
How cute is this idea? Each student contributes their thumbprint to make an uplifting keepsake for their teacher.
Buy it: Thumbprint Art
End-of-Year Teacher Gifts for 2025 Summer Fun and Relaxation
While teachers don’t really get the entire summer off, they definitely have more time for themselves than they usually do. These teacher gifts will help them kick back and relax or enjoy their favorite hobbies or activities.
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Comfy Teacher Socks
As the socks say: “This teacher is off-duty!” Pair them with some yummy treats or a Starbucks gift card for an afternoon of relaxation.
Buy it: Teacher Socks
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Spa Gift Card
Time to kick up their feet and relax! With this gift card, teachers can choose the services they are interested in and can use it at spas found nationally. (Check to make sure you have a location near you that accepts the gift card.)
Buy it: Spafinder Gift Card at Amazon
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Beach-Ready Tote
Texas 1st grade teacher MQ loved this gift: “A beach bag full of summer fun that I still l use—towel, sunscreen, travel tumbler, and canned drinks.” When they’re not at the beach, the tote can double as an extra teacher bag.
Buy it: Dejaroo Mesh Sand-Free Beach Tote
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Picnic Blanket
At the beach, the park, or the top of a mountain, this foldable picnic blanket is perfect for enjoying warm summer picnics or a cozy nap outdoors.
Buy it: Picnic Blanket
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Five-Minute Journal
As summer days begin, teachers can use this journal to reflect on the past year, plan for the year to come, and just take time to enjoy the sweet summer days in between.
Buy it: Five-Minute Journal
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LEGO Flowers
Real teacher story: “I received a LEGO house built to resemble a school with a figurine that represented me and a dinosaur to represent the student who built it.” So personal and fun!
If you want to give teachers a relaxing activity they’ll enjoy themselves, consider a set of LEGO flowers. Designed just for adults, these sets are popular and make amazing classroom decorations.
Buy it: LEGO Orchid
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100 Hikes of a Lifetime
If your teacher loves to get out into nature, a book like this is a terrific end-of-year gift. It gives them ideas for summer hikes, now and for years to come!
Buy it: 100 Hikes of a Lifetime
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Golf Balls
When you know your teacher plans to spend their summer days on the links, golf balls are a perfect gift. These are well reviewed but not too pricey, making them a terrific pick.
Buy it: TaylorMade Distance+ Golf Balls
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Audible Membership
Give a lit-loving teacher plenty of audiobooks to enjoy during their much-deserved downtime. Audible gift memberships are available from one month to a year, so there are teacher gift options for all price ranges.
Buy it: Audible Gift Membership
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Airbnb Gift Cards
Summer vacation means a chance to travel! An Airbnb gift card lets teachers put money toward any kind of stay they like, from luxury tree houses to someplace with amazing city views.
Buy it: Airbnb Gift Card
More Terrific End-of-Year Teacher Gifts for 2025
Looking for even more ideas? We’ve got you covered! These gifts work for pretty much every type of teacher, and they come in a variety of price ranges.
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Custom Teacher Sign
Classroom decorations like a personal sign can make a fun gift, especially if you make or commission something truly unique. We love this light-up book sign, which is terrific for any kind of teacher.
Buy it: Neon Book Sign
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Flowers
If you’ve got a garden, put together your own bouquet. Otherwise, brighten a teacher’s day with beautiful blooms from Bouqs. Choose from a variety of sizes and styles. These flowers are sourced directly from farmers who use sustainable growing practices like minimizing waste and recycling water.
Buy it: Farmer’s Choice Bouquet
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Personalized Whistle
Whether it’s for playground duty or a stellar PE teacher, this custom whistle is such a fun (and affordable) little end-of-year teacher gift!
Buy it: Personalized Whistle
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Inspirational Pens
Teachers never seem to have enough pens when they need them, so give them some new ones to get ready for the next school year. We love the inspirational messages on this quality set.
Buy it: Inspirational Pen Set
Amazon
Personalized Library Stamp
Teachers build their classroom libraries with loving care. Help them keep their selections from disappearing with a personalized stamp like this one. Real teacher review: “This stamp is very sturdy. I have had other custom stamps fall apart after a long session of classroom library building, but this is still going strong.” (See more teacher stamps we love here.)
Buy it: Self-Inking Teacher Library Stamp
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Succulent Planter
Give them an easy-care succulent in a personalized planter for a thoughtful gift that lasts. You can pick up a succulent at the grocery store or local nursery to pop into this cute little pot.
Buy it: Personalized Succulent Planter
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Customized Notepads
Teachers jot a lot of notes, to students, parents, co-workers, and others. A personalized set of notepads is a useful teacher gift that’s always appreciated.
Buy it: Teacher Personalized Notepad Set
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Luxury Candle
It’s worth noting that teachers tend to get a lot of candles as gifts, so if you’re going to give one, choose something high-quality that they might not splurge on for themselves.
Buy it: NEST Lemongrass & Ginger Candle
Need more end-of-year teacher gift ideas? We’ve got so many options!
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