With another school year about to wrap up – this time, mostly spent in the classroom rather than via Zoom or Teams – you’re probably starting to think about the best way to say thanks to the teachers who’ve helped your children through it.
Good teachers are worth their weight in gold, so while most won’t expect anything at the end of term, it’s a great chance to show how much you and your offsprimg appreciate them and their efforts.
End-of-term gifts may feel like one more thing to add to the massive parent to-do list, so we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up what we think are the best teacher gifts out there.
Of course, all teachers are different, which is why we’ve included a range of gifts, from great-quality notebooks (a teacher can never have too many of those) and tasty treats to the ultimate crowd-pleaser, a fancy bottle of champagne.
We’ve also considered different budgets, with plenty of thoughtful and special gifts coming in at under £10, as well as some more high-price items, which would work perfectly as a “class gift”.
Papier beach towel notebook
Teachers get through notebooks at a ridiculous pace, which is why we think this luxe offering from cool stationery brand Papier is the ultimate end-of-term gift.
The softback cover and lined pages are of exceptional quality, but what really wowed is the colourful graphic design (also available in two other colour ways), which will brighten up even the bluest of Mondays. You can even customise it with your teacher’s name at no extra cost. What’s not to love?
Sorcha Candle Co. by the coast candle
Most teachers will be ready for a quiet lie down in a dark room after the madness of the last week of term, so help up the relaxation factor with this wonderfully indulgent candle.
Inspired by fresh sea air, the fragrance is instantly calming and impressed us with a huge scent throw – even when unlit. The FSC-certified wooden wick makes a soothing, gentle crackling sound when burning, and we loved how evenly the candle melted down. At half the price you’d expect to spend on a luxury candle, we think this gives some of the most famous candle brands a run for their money. We’re BIG fans.
Cutter & Squidge baby biskie box
Quite possibly the cutest treats we’ve ever seen, these mini versions of Cutter & Squidge’s signature product, the biskie, are almost too pretty to eat (almost). The diddy cake/cookie/dessert hybrids are unlike anything we’ve tasted before and are seriously addictive.
Vegetarian, halal friendly and all-natural ingredients, this baby biskie selection box includes 12 delicious morsals in six flavours, including strawberry and cream, blueberry cheesecake and salted caramel. They also come beautifully presented in an illustrated box. We guarantee this is one gift that will cause serious teacher envy in the staff room!
One4all gift card
In all honesty, what teacher wouldn’t love the chance to treat themselves to something they really, really want? This One4all gift card can be used at more than 130 high street brands in store and online, including John Lewis & Partners, M&S and Boots.
Available in a dedicated “Thank you teacher” design, it still feels personal, and you know it’s a gift that will 100 per cent be put to good use. You can load the gift car with any value from £10 to £120, so it’s a great choice if you fancy clubbing together with other parents for one big thank you gift.
‘The Living Mountain’ by Nan Shepherd, published by The Folio Edition
There are books, and then there are books from The Folio Society. Taking literary classics and non-fiction tomes, each book is transformed with a beautifully bound, blocked-cloth cover, slip case and full-page prints by some of the most talented illustrators around. These books are keep-forever treasures that any fan of reading would love to receive.
The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd – a literary love letter to the Cairngorm mountains in the Highlands – is brought to life with dreamy artwork by Scottish landscape painter, Rose Strang. It’s a joy to explore and we think it’s the ultimate gift for a much-appreciated English teacher.
The Wild Beer Co. 12 pack
Show your appreciation with this epic 12-pack variety case by Somerset-based farmhouse brewery, The Wild Beer Co. Featuring a great selection of the brand’s tipples, you’ll find everything from Rolling Pils (an Italian-style pilsner) to Pogo (a fruit pale ale) and Quantic (a session IPA). There’s something for all tastes here, whether we’re talking craft beer aficionado or just a teacher who deserves a cold one after a hectic term.
We were won over by the refreshing and easy-drinking nature of one of the brand’s hero beers, Bibble – a delicious pale ale with Mosaic hops. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the bumper-size variety pack, the Bibble is available in a large 440ml can, and would make a welcome gift on its own.
