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20 Brilliant Back To School DIY Teacher Gifts

By Manuela Williams

Thoughtful DIY Gifts for Teachers.

Where did the summer go? Back to school is right around the corner! I think teachers always appreciate a thoughtful gift whether it’s the beginning or end of the year, or even just because. I’ve collected some of my favorite DIY Gifts for Teachers that I’m sure they will love!

12 Brilliant Back To School DIY Teacher Gifts- If you want to thank your kids' teachers at the end of the school year or start the year off with a nice present, then you have to make one of these DIY gifts for teachers! | #DIYgift #homemadeGift #backToSchool #teacherGifts #ACultivatedNest

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Make these fun and easy DIY presents for your kids’ teachers as a little expression of gratitude and appreciation for all they do! You don’t even need to be super crafty!

20 DIY Teacher Gift Ideas

Teachers are so very special so it makes sense to give them a gift to show your appreciation. These adorable gifts are sure to warm their heart and make them feel great about the upcoming school year.

  • Have your kids help! Even kindergarteners love making gifts for people. A great way to keep your child involved is by having them help. Plus, it’s fun!
  • Gift cards are always appreciated. Add a gift card to a local shop or restaurant with the gift. While it’s not required, it is another way to show your appreciation.
  • Don’t worry about your craft skills. It’s completely fine if you aren’t the best crafter in the world. It’s the thought that counts!

1. “Write Start” Gift Idea

Write Start Teacher Gift by DIY Candy makes a great gift to start the school year.

2. Crayon Jar Gift

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The bright colors are adorable with this Crayon Covered Jar Teacher Gift – by Felt Magnet.

3. Decoupaged Pencil Cup

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Gather the kids to make this Decoupaged Teacher Pencil Cup – by Modge Podge Rocks.

4. Apple Softie

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I love how creative this Apple Softie is by Positively Splendid.

5. Printable Teacher Name Banner

Printable Teacher Name Banner | Sarah Hearts

 

You can never go wrong with personalized gifts like this Printable Teacher Name Banner by Sarah Hearts

6. Candy Bar Wrapper

12 Brilliant Back To School DIY Gifts for Teachers- If you want to thank your kids' teachers at the end of the school year or start the year off with a nice present, then you have to make one of these DIY gifts for teachers! | #DIYgift #homemadeGift #backToSchool #teacherGifts #ACultivatedNest

Everyone needs a little bit of chocolate, so This Year is Going to Rule Printable Candy Bar Wrapper is perfect!-  by Bombshell Bling

7. Ice Breaker Back-To-School Teacher Gift

Ice Breaker Back-To-School Teacher Gift by A Blissful Nest is the perfect ice breaker for a new year.

8. Thanks A Latte

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Teachers need caffeine to get through the day! Why not give them a thoughtful Thanks A Latte gift. Just Add confetti shows you how.

9. Teacher Movie Gift Idea

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Skip To My Lou created an adorable teacher movie gift idea and you can make it too.

10. Gold Glitter Apple Tote

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I can’t get enough of this gold glitter apple tote! Purely Katie did a great job!

11. Sweet Teacher Mitt

12 Brilliant DIY Teacher Gifts- If you want to thank your kids' teachers at the end of the school year or start the year off with a nice present, then you have to make one of these DIY gifts for teachers! | #DIYgift #homemadeGift #backToSchool #teacherGifts #ACultivatedNest

This sweet teacher mitt is super cute and will make your child’s teacher smile. Check out the directions from Eighteen 25!

12. DIY Succulent Garden

12 Brilliant DIY Teacher Gifts- If you want to thank your kids' teachers at the end of the school year or start the year off with a nice present, then you have to make one of these DIY gifts for teachers! | #DIYgift #homemadeGift #backToSchool #teacherGifts #ACultivatedNest

The Idea Room made these super cute succulent garden planters. They are a great gift for any time of the year!

13. Cookie Teacher Gift Printable

Smart Cookie Teacher Appreciation Gift Printable

Start the year of by giving your teacher a sweet treat and sugary complement with The One Smart Cookie Printable from A Pumpkin and A Princess.

14. I Love My TEAcher

I Love my TEAcher Printable

I love this easy mason jar I Love My TEAcher gift from Create, Craft, Love! Hot tea will be the perfect thing for those chilly fall days after recess duty.

15. Teacher Gift Mason Jars

Teacher Gift Ideas with Mason Jars

Mason Jar Crafts brings us a set of Teacher Gift Mason Jars for you teacher to start of the year with adorable decor.

16. Have A Sweet School Year

pineapple sugar scrub in a mason jar

Your teacher will be impressed with a pineapple-coconut sugar scrub with free printable Have A Sweet School Year from A Country Chick Cottage.

17. Influence of a Teacher back to School {printable}

Gingersnap Crafts offers a Influence of a Teacher back to School {printable} to encourage your teacher as the new year beings.

18. Back to School Sharpie Marker Teacher Gift

Sharpie Marker Back to School Gift with Printable Tag

Laura’s Crafty Life must know teachers well. Every teacher will graciously accept Back to School Sharpie Marker Teacher Gift knowing they will use them all year long.

19. Easy Back-to-School Teacher Gift Bag

Canvas bags are teacher’s best friends. Sustain My Craft Habit provides an Easy Back-to-School Teacher Gift Bag project that can be personalized.

20. It’s Such A Perk To Be In Your Class

printable gift tags back to school teacher gift

It’s Such A Perk To Be In Your Class is an easy yet perky gift idea to give the gift of coffee from Glue Sticks and Gumdrops.

Have you ever given a teacher a DIY gift before? What did you make last time?

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DIY Back To School Teacher Gift Ideas- Back to school is right around the corner! I think teachers always appreciate a thoughtful gift whether it's the beginning or end of the year. or even just because. I’ve collected some of my favorite DIY Gifts for Teachers that I’m sure they will love! | #homemadeGifts #DIY #crafts #backToSchool #ACultivatedNest

You might also be interested in: Jackpot DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

Jackpot DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:58 am

    These are such great ideas and are perfect for any time during the year! Pinned for later because I’m always stumped around Christmas and the end of the year!

    Kate | TheOrganizedDream.com

  2. Nicole says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    These teacher gift ideas are all so good, it’s hard to decide which one I like best. Thank you for sharing your blog post at the #HomeMattersParty this week.

  3. Kailyn says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    These are such cute ideas! Thanks for sharing on Welcome Home Wednesdays, we hope to see you again this week

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