30 best teacher gifts for every budget and age group

1. Nursery teacher wish string, £1.95 | Etsy 

Your child might have many nursery teachers, which can make buying multiple gifts an expensive undertaking. This lovely, thoughtful wish string is under £2, making it affordable enough to buy one for multiple teachers. Add some chocolates to really spoil your little one’s nursery teacher.

2. Vistaprint Personalised Notebook, £3.45 | VistaPrint

For something truly unique and personalised to your teacher’s tastes, opt for one of Vistaprint’s notebooks. You can upload your own design or choose from one of their designs, then personalise it with your own text. Choose your teacher’s name, write a message from your child, or perhaps write one of their well-known catchphrases to get them to smile. 

3. Lindt Creation Dessert Box – £6.99 |Amazon

If you're looking for a budget-friendly teacher present, we think this Lindt chocolate box is the perfect option. Featuring a selection of 40 Lindt chocolates inspired by famous dessert recipes - including tiramisu, chocolate fondant, and creme brulee - it's an indulgent treat for any hardworking teacher. 

4. Personalised Report Style 'Thank You Teacher' Card – £6.99

Children and parents always dread the report card that comes in the post - so for a gift that’s sure to make your teacher chuckle, why not gift them their very own report card? In it, you can poke fun at your teacher’s quirks and include a heartfelt message at the bottom too.

5. Etsy Personalised Teacher Tote Bag, £7.17 | Etsy 

Want something useful, personalised and affordable? This personalised tote bag from Etsy ticks all the boxes. It’s got room for all your teacher’s folders and books, is comfortable to carry around, and is a steal at under £10. 

6. Emma Bridgewater A6 Hearts Diary, 2024, £7.99 | John Lewis

Practical and stylish, this 2024 diary will look great on your teacher's desk. With plenty of space to keep your appointments up-to-date, this week-to-view 2024 diary is a great present for your teacher to get organised for the year ahead. 

7. Class Emojis Teacher Personalised Wall Art, £8.29 | Wild Wall Art

For a really special keepsake your teacher will always treasure, get together with your class and gift this cute wall art with emojis of each child they’ve taught this year. As well as each child getting their own sweet emoji, you can also write a heartfelt note of appreciation at the top to let your teacher know how special they’ve been. 

8. World's Best Teacher Sweets, £11.95 | Amazon

Who doesn’t love sweets? Your teacher is sure to adore this jar crammed full of sugary treats, with a label proclaiming that they’re the “world’s best teacher” adding the cherry on top of the cake. Best of all, if you have Amazon Prime, you can get it by tomorrow - perfect for last-minute parents who’ve forgotten to get a gift until now. 

9. SUNTQ Reusable Coffee Cup - £14.59 | Amazon

Teachers and coffee go hand in hand (who can blame them, managing a class of 30 kids isn't easy work!) and this travel cup will keep their drink at the perfect temperature for up to eight hours. The lid is leak-proof too and the BPA-free material means this is an eco-friendly choice.

1. Personalised Planter, £14.99 | Not On The High Street

If you know your teacher is a fan of gardening, they’ll be bowled over by this thoughtful personalised flower pot, which can be engraved with words of your choosing. We can’t promise it will bring a tear to your teacher’s eye, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it did. 

2. Enamel & Metallic Edge Photo Frame, £15 | John Lewis 

We love how stylish this enamel and metallic green photo frame from John Lewis is, and your teacher will love it too. For extra brownie points, fill it with a photo of something they’ve said they like, whether a landscape of a favourite city or a print from a cherished artist. 

3. Pink Champagne Truffles, £16 | John Lewis

To spoil a favourite teacher, you can’t go wrong with a decadent box of Charbonnel et Walker Pink Champagne Truffles. Just opening the beautiful pink box is enough of a treat, let alone tasting the delicious blend of chocolate and champagne. If your teacher isn’t keen on champagne, the brand offers plenty of non-alcoholic options too. 

4. Mini Diffusers Gift Set, £18 | M&S

Teaching definitely isn’t renowned for being a relaxing job, so show your teacher you appreciate the long hours and associated stress with this calming set of three mini diffusers. The set includes Calm, Sleep and Meditate diffusers with notes of vanilla, pepper, tonka bean, and amber to help your teacher unwind over their Christmas holidays. 

5. Tache Crafts Positivity Slogan Pens, £18 | John Lewis

All that homework marking can’t be fun, so make it a bit more glam with the help of this set of Positivity Slogan pens. With cute motivational messages on each pen, they’re colourful and easy to spot at the bottom of a bag, and they write beautifully. 

6. Afternoon Tea Letterbox, £20 | M&S

Send a delightful afternoon tea straight to your teacher’s door with this lovely letterbox gift from M&S. It’s stuffed to the brim with edible goodies such as all-butter shortbread fingers, carrot cake and millionaire’s shortbread, and will make an amazing end-of-term treat for the special teacher in your life.

7. NEOM Bedtime Hero Bath Foam – £20 | Amazon

NEOM is a staple self-care brand and we can't think of anyone who deserves it more than a tired teacher at the end of the school year. This blend of chamomile, ylang-ylang, and cedarwood is designed to bring on a restful night's sleep, so you know your favourite teacher will be getting the relaxation they so richly deserve.

8. Initial Disc Personalised Bracelet, Bloom Boutique | £22 

Spoil your teacher with a beautiful bracelet personalised with their initials. Available in champagne gold, silver or rose gold plated brass, you can choose one or two characters to the disc and even add Swarovski Crystal birthstones too. 

9. Engraved Wooden Tablet Holder, £24.99 | Getting Personal

If your teacher is always using their tablet as a teaching tool, help them prop it up in style with this wooden tablet holder that can be personalised with their name. Made from bamboo, the tablet holder can also be used to hold up textbooks, recipe books, and more. 

10. Wool Couture Macramé Weave Craft Kit, £24.99 | M&S 

Does your teacher love arts and crafts, and are they always up for a challenge? Then gift them this DIY macrame weave craft kit, which will allow them to make their very own textured piece of wall art.

1. Malfy Con Arancia Sicilian Blood Orange Flavoured Italian Gin – £25

If you're looking to gift your teacher something a bit stronger, gin is a solid choice. This blood orange infusion from Malfy is perfect for the long summer teachers have ahead of them. 

2. Rainbow Toast Thank You Half Pint Mug, £25 | Emma Bridgewater 

Want your teacher to remember your gift every time they make their morning brew? Then go for this adorable Thank You mug from British brand Emma Bridgewater. We love the generous size, perfect for making that morning cup of tea last a bit longer - and the lovely message on the mug is sure to make your teacher smile every time they use it.

3. Neom Organics London Moments of Wellbeing In The Palm Of Your Hand Bodycare Gift Set, £25.60 | John Lewis

Marking all that homework has got to take a toll on your teacher’s hands, so buy them a pampering treat in the form of Neom’s Moments of Wellbeing In The Palm Of Your Hand Bodycare Gift Set. The set includes four different hand balms for different moods: calming, energising, uplifting, and for a good night’s sleep. 

4. Borg Fleece Hooded Blanket, £27.50 - 32.50 | M&S  

If your teacher is always wearing thick scarves, comfy jumpers and woolly socks, chances are they love staying wrapped up and warm. This borg fleece hooded blanket will be the ideal gift for them as soon as the winter chills begin, and there’s even a kangaroo pocket inside to keep their hands warm.

5. Personalised Teacher's Desk Tidy, £28 | Not On The High Street 

If your teacher is always lamenting the state of the classroom, get them a gift that appeals to their neat side with this cute personalised desk tidy. It’s got space to keep all their pens, clips, scissors, glasses and more. 

6. Hoya Heart Duo, £30 | Beards and Daises 

We love the plant selection at Beards and Daisies, which will last much longer than the traditional bouquet of flowers. These cute heart-shaped succulents also include two pots, and don't take much maintenance, making them a perfect gift that your teacher can enjoy in their home for months to come.

7. Personalised Thermal Water Bottle, £30.50 | Not On The High Street  

If you want to get your teacher something useful, personalised and adorable, look no further than this thermal water bottle from Not On The High Street. The bottle can be personalised with the teacher’s name, and you can choose a colour and a design to go with it. It’s leak-proof, BPA-free and will keep your teacher’s drink at the ideal temperature all day long. 

8. Lexon Flip+ Radio Controlled LCD Digital Alarm Clock, £32 | John Lewis

If you know your teacher adores music, get them something thoughtful in the form of this Lexon Flip+ Radio Controlled LCD Digital Alarm Clock. Available in four colours, this radio allows you to access thousands of stations and is super portable so your teacher can take it everywhere with them this Christmas.

9. Buyagift Afternoon Tea Gift Experience Box – £34.99

Afternoon tea is always a winning gift, and with this experience box from Buyagift your teacher can choose from over 465 locations across the UK - including country manors, hotels, tea rooms and restaurants - so you know they're getting the experience they actually want. There was 30% off for Amazon Prime Day but this is still a brilliant deal for a teacher gift.

10. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne and 2 Glasses Set, £38 | John Lewis

This year, let them know how much you appreciate it with this luxurious Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne set. Not only does the beautiful package contain a lovely bottle of bubbly, but it also comes with two glasses to make the gift long-lasting. 

11. Stanley Quencher Recycled Stainless Steel Flowstate Tumbler, £44.99 | John Lewis

Who says teachers don't love reaching their goals too? Help them stay on top of their hydration goals with the cult Stanley Tumbler in this fun citron colour.