From Zoom and from the classroom, teachers all over the country have had to adapt more than ever. Show them your most sincere thanks by giving them a thoughtful gift this year. Here are 10 ideas to #SpendLikeItMatters on a gift for your teachers!
Teachers Candle, $20
Alair #WomanOwned
This candle really says it all. Make the long hours of toiling (grading) by candlelight a little less miserable by making things smell extra nice! Oh, and it burns for 60 hours, so they’re only going to need one for each essay assigned this year 😉
Handcrafted Soap Variety Pack, $34
Eighth Generation #NativeOwned
If your child’s teacher deserves a little luxury, what better gift than handmade soap? We’re all washing our hands with a bit more care lately, and we might as well enjoy the process! These handmade soaps are crafted using locally sourced, organic ingredients!
Flip Perpetual Calendar, $24
Prism #WomanOwned
This pop-art calendar is a great gift to give before the new year. Not only is it a stylish addition to any desk, it’ll last ’til the end of time because it’s a perpetual calendar!
Teaching is My Superpower Stainless Steel 20oz Vacuum Sealed Tumbler, $29.99
National Etching #WomanOwned
If you want to get something extra personalized for that awesome teacher in your life, National Etching offers a variety of customizable products including this cute tumbler!
Math Activities from Around the World, $16.95
Afriware Books, Gifts & Cultural Events #BlackOwned #WomanOwned
For the passionate and creative math teacher (of students age 9 and up!), consider giving them the gift of even more resources! This book compiles activities and games for math learning from around the world!
Push Pop You are the Bomb! Bath Bomb, $12
Adorned Abode #BlackOwned #WomanOwned
Let your teach know that they’re “the bomb” with this cute push pop bath bomb. It’ll give them an incentive to take a bit of #selfcare time to themselves. Teachers always need it!
Japanese Turning Lantern – Geese Flying, $88
KOBO at Higo #AsianOwned #FamilyOwned #WomanOwned
If your child’s teacher often incorporates reading time, quiet reflection time, or nap time into their classroom routine — this turning lantern projects a soothing, moving pattern onto the wall!
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History $16.99
MahoganyBooks #BlackOwned #FamilyOwned #WomanOwned
It’s always nice to give a teacher a new book for their classroom library. Support a Black-owned bookstore and give your elementary school teacher this awesome book about bold women in Black history!
Ruth Bader Ginsberg Action Figure, $18
Retail Therapy #POCOwned #WomanOwned
Give this awesome action figure to a history teacher who has always admired and admonished the late RBG. It makes for a great desk decoration or collector’s item!
Rejuvenate Care Package, $82
Station 7 #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
If you’re really eager to spoil your favorite teacher (and let’s be real, they deserve it!), consider this rejuvenate care package from Station 7. The contents include a lovely art print, bath tablet, foot soak, hand wash, and cleansing bundle.
Bonus Gift!
If you live in the Seattle area, give the gift of a gift certificate to a local business! You can purchase a gift certificate from over 50 participating businesses by visiting our Gift Certificate Marketplace.
For the teacher in your life, we recommend Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery. The space fuses events, art, and awesome gifts!
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