Top 15 Gifts for Teacher gifts
1Teapigs On The Go Bundle, Tea and Travel Cup
Tea temples, a taster pack, a travel tin and a leak proof travel cup.
£29.99Teapigs
HintDrop perk: 20% off
3Teapigs Great Taste Bundle, 6 Teas
Six award winning teas, 15 tea temples of each, from everyday brew to chamomile.
£28.49Teapigs
HintDrop perk: 20% off
5Venchi Assorted Chocoviar London Mini Book, 120g
A collectible London themed tin shaped like a little book, holding 120g of Chocoviar in pistachio, blood orange, raspberry and more.
£15Venchi
7Venchi Italian Desserts Chocolates Tin, 92g
A matchbox sized tin of chocolates inspired by tiramisu, cannolo and baci di dama, an easy thank you or stocking filler.
£13.50Venchi
9Pairfum London Sleep & Pillow Spray 100ml
A 100ml pillow and linen spray made with essential oils, with calming scents such as linen and lavender for winding down at night.
£20.00Pairfum London
11Papersmiths Pocket Notebook, Sapphire Blue
An A6 ruled notebook with fountain pen friendly paper, sewn by a family run bindery in Buckinghamshire.
£14.00Papersmiths
2Teapigs New Blend Bundle, 4 Teas
The four newest caffeine free blends, from manuka honey to pumpkin spice chai.
£18.99Teapigs
HintDrop perk: 20% off
4Teapigs Adventurous Caffeine Free Bundle, 6 Teas
Six caffeine free blends with unusual ingredients, about 90 tea temples in all.
£22.99Teapigs
HintDrop perk: 20% off
6Venchi Assorted Chocoviar Natura Gift Box, 181g
Eight flavours of Venchi's signature Chocoviar, including Piedmont hazelnut, Sicilian orange and pistachio, in a ribboned gift box.
£23Venchi
8Pairfum London Flower and Soy Wax Scented Candle
A soy and flower wax candle scented with essential oils, 30 to 40 hours of burn time, in a gift box.
£17.50Pairfum London
10Kaweco Collection Sport Fountain Pen, Smooth Sage
A pocket fountain pen from Kaweco, a design first made in 1911, in soft sage green. Takes standard ink cartridges.
£30.00Papersmiths
12Kaweco Sport Rollerball Pen, Mint
Kaweco's classic pocket pen as a rollerball: 10.5cm closed, made in Germany and refillable.
£36Papersmiths
14
The Perfect Blend Coffee & Cake Letterbox Gift
For the colleague who runs on coffee and cake
£22.50M&S
Small and useful beats big
A quality notebook, a good pen, a nice hand cream, a reusable cup or a small treat for the staff room are all genuinely used. Teachers do not need large gifts, and many schools discourage them.
Keep it modest, and let the thought carry it. A gift under 10 pounds, given with a kind word, is exactly the right size for most classrooms and most budgets, and teachers remember the kindness long after the chocolate is gone.
A note matters most
Ask any teacher and they will tell you the most treasured part of a gift is a handwritten note from the child, saying what they enjoyed about the year.
Pair any small gift below with a few sincere words, and it will be remembered.
Team up with other parents
A group gift from the class lets parents put a little in each and give something nicer, such as a voucher or a better quality item, rather than thirty small ones.
HintDrop's group gifts make collecting contributions simple.
Think about the staff room
Teaching assistants and support staff are often forgotten. A box of good biscuits or chocolates for the staff room is a kind way to thank everyone at once.
Every product below is under 30 pounds and well reviewed, so you can choose quickly at a busy time of year.
What to avoid
Skip anything very personal, such as perfume or clothing, as you cannot know their taste. Alcohol is best avoided too, since many schools have rules about it.
Mugs and novelty items are the most common gifts, so they rarely stand out. A consumable or a useful desk item is usually a safer choice.
When to give it
The last week of the Christmas or summer term is the usual time. Hand it over at the end of the day, with the card, so it does not get lost in the morning rush.
If a teacher is moving on, or the child has had a particularly difficult year, a gift at any time of year is a lovely surprise.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I spend on a teacher gift?
Most parents spend between 5 and 15 pounds on their own, or contribute a few pounds to a class gift. Many schools suggest keeping it modest, so check any guidance first.
What is a good gift for a teacher who has everything?
Choose something they will use up or enjoy, such as good tea, chocolates, a hand cream or a plant. A handwritten note from the child is often the part they keep.
Should I give a gift to teaching assistants too?
It is a kind gesture, as support staff are often forgotten. A small gift each, or a shared treat for the staff room, works well.
Is a group gift better than individual ones?
Often, yes. A class collection lets the teacher receive one better gift rather than many small ones, and it saves every parent time. HintDrop group gifts help you collect contributions in one place.
What should I not give a teacher?
Avoid anything expensive, very personal or alcoholic. Check your school's policy, as some have rules on gift value, and stick to small and thoughtful.
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