9 Thoughtful and Unusual Gifts for Teacher’s Birthday

A teacher is an important person in any child’s life, so his or her birthday shouldn’t be ignored. However, you should not give stationery and other necessary little things for the classroom — they are getting plenty of that for the teacher's day. And a birthday is something personal. Therefore, we bring to your attention the personalized gift ideas for the teacher's birthday.

Massage certificate

The work of a teacher requires prolonged sitting at the table — both in the classroom and during grading papers and preparing for classes. All this has not the best effect on posture and general condition of the body. That’s why a massage certificate will definitely be a great gift.

You can choose a classic massage or something original like a hot stone massage. There are also options for one or more sessions.

Planner

A good planner will help the teacher not only remember everything about work, but also master the art of maintaining work-life balance.

Hands in an orange sweater hold a diary and a pencil

Try to find a compact version that is easy to carry in a regular bag. It’s also worth paying attention to the cover — it should be durable and protect the pages well.

Blue light blocking glasses

Another way to show courtesy and care to the teacher is to give blue light blocking glasses. Yes, some doctors claim that the benefits of them are minimal. But teachers who use them in practice confirm that the eyes are less tired when working at the computer.

Glasses lie on the tables for checking eyesight

Perhaps it is the placebo effect, but the main thing is that the teacher will feel more comfortable at work, right?

Tea or coffee collection

A win-win birthday present for a teacher is a tea or coffee collection. Be guided by the preferences of the teacher — someone will be happy with different varieties of coffee beans, someone will be more pleased with a set of flavored teas.

There are a cup of tea, tea bags, a tea jar with loose tea and a wooden spoon with tea on the table

Portrait

Nothing expresses the love of students and the gratitude of parents like a personalized portrait of the teacher in a historical style. In the picture, the teacher can be depicted in the style of a Victorian person, a monarch or a resident of the Wild West.

A portrait of a man dressed in historical royal clothes standing next to a cat hangs on the gray brick wall above the sofa

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This can be an individual portrait that would look good in the classroom. And if you want something more personal, you can order a portrait of the teacher with his or her family or a beloved pet. Portraits are made from photos, so you need to have suitable photographs available.

Museum membership

On excursions to the museum the children have fun and the teacher suffers, trying to maintain order. So give your teacher museum membership so he or she can go outside of school and enjoy the art in peace.

Bottle of wine

Students shouldn’t give such a gift, but parents can easily present a bottle of good alcohol as a gift. The teacher will enjoy this wine in the evening after a hard day at work or at a festive table with the family.

If desired, you can attach a gift basket with cheese, fruit, chocolate and other snacks.

Chocolate

Chocolate at first glance may seem like a banal and impersonal gift. But to be honest, it's a timeless classic. If you give good and expensive chocolate, then even those people who don’t consider themselves a sweet tooth will appreciate it.

The easiest way is to choose gift sets or boxes of chocolates to bring a variety of flavors.

Universal Certificate

If the above variants seem inappropriate or out of place, there is always a neutral and win-win birthday gift idea for a teacher — money. Let the teacher choose for himself what he wants.

However, giving money in envelopes is the last century, and it can be misinterpreted in a situation between the teacher and the parents of students. Therefore, it is better to take a gift certificate from Amazon, VISA and other universal options.