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10 Handmade Gifts Kids Can Make for Their Teachers
Teachers have been through a lot the last two school years. Against immeasurable odds, they’ve continued to find creative ways to connect with our children. As this school year draws to a close, it’s time to make sure teachers know how appreciated they are. Celebrate the awesome teachers in your child’s life with this list of handmade gifts your child can make to say thank you!
Marbled Paperweight (Ages 9-16 )
These pretty rainbow rocks are perfect for brightening up your desk! With just some nail polish and water, you can transform an ordinary rock into your own marbled paperweight.
Shrinky Dink Handprint Keychain (Ages 3-8 )
These little hands are a sweet treasure and would make a great gift for any parent or grandparent. A bonus was the joy my kids had watching their hand cut-out shrink to the tiny size of a fairy, as my daughter put it.
Chalkboard Frame (Ages 3-11 )
My daughter and I may be a little obsessed with chalkboard paint! Since discovering it, we have turned our home into one big chalkboard! This frame was inspired by my sister-in-law’s wedding. She had chalkboard frame table numbers–brilliant! We thought chalkboard frames would be great for holiday gifts or to change up with each season. My kids just love to draw on things that they usually can’t draw on!
Liquid Watercolor Flowers (Ages 3-8 )
Watch your child’s face light up as he or she transforms a coffee filter into a beautiful watercolor flower. Making one is so simple and fun that your child will have a blooming bouquet in no time!
Fluffy Tree Pencil Toppers (Ages 5-16 )
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss is a great read for a rainy day. These adorable pencil toppers, inspired by Truffula Trees, are great for taking notes in style or brightening up your desk with fun pops of color.
Hand-Shaped Dish (Ages 3-8 )
Kids grow up so fast. In just a few years their hands will be from itty bitty to nearly rivaling your own!! A few years ago, my little one could barely hold an apple. What will they be like in a few more years? Try this twist on the classic handprint in clay to capture a memory of your little ones! Finally, you’ll be able to have their little hands hold on to something without them walking away.
Gratitude Box (Ages 5-16 )
In preparation for this Thanksgiving, I thought I would try a new project from Meri Cherry to share with my loved ones – mini gratitude boxes! While in past holiday seasons, I’ve expressed my love and gratitude for my family through baking or cooking, I thought it would be fun to mix things up this year. I loved using a simple watercolor technique to create a vibrant and unique gift.
Baking Soda Ocean Art (Ages 9-16 )
Even if you can’t manage a seaside getaway, you can still have some creative beach fun with your own undersea collection, made from baking soda dough. Add details and texture to your creations to bring them to life. Share them as gifts or display them in your room as summertime keepsakes.
Paper Roses (Ages 5-8 )
These lovely paper roses are so easy to make! Put a few in a vase, put one on a package for a gift, or on a homemade card. Wherever you place them, they’re sure to be appreciated!
Rolled Paper Picture Frame (Ages 9-16 )
For Father’s Day this year, my boys wanted to make a project together that their Dad could take to work. This DIY picture frame project met both of those needs. As you are crafting away, you will all have a lot of quality time together because this photo frame takes some time. But, the end result is worth it. The boys enjoyed ripping lots of pages out of magazine and then cutting them all into strips. And by the end of our 80(!) rolled papers, they had mastered the rolling paper craft. They can’t wait to show their Dad their DIY picture frame, complete with his favorite colors and photo of them.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher appreciation week 2022 runs from Monday, May 2nd till Friday, May 6th.
Why do we celebrate teacher appreciation week?
Being a teacher is hard work. Since 1984, National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) has designated one week in May to honor teachers for their hard work educating our children.
During this week children bring thank you cards, little gifts, or crafts to show their gratitude and celebrate their teachers.
What kinds of DIY teacher gifts will be appreciated?
You might wonder which gifts for teachers are appreciated?
According to teachers the best teacher gifts are:
- practical
- do not take a lot of storage
- have a personal touch
My experience as a parent is, that teachers really appreciate practical gifts which can be used in the classroom. Therefore gift cards are never out of style and especially Amazon seems to be a good choice since you can nearly everything there.
But just handing out a gift card might seem a little bit plain, so why not add a personal touch and craft a thank you card with it?
Why not use our Flower Pot Template, or Lady Bug Printable for this occasion and make an individual card out of them?
If that doesn’t suit you, just have in mind if you prefer to buy a gift consider that it doesn’t take up a lot of storage space in the classroom. It can be pretty tight in there with all the art and craft supplies a teacher needs during the school year.
15 DIY Teacher Gifts
- Pressed Flower Bookmarks
- Watch Me Grow – Mason Jar Gift
- DIY Toothbrush Spray Art Card
- Free Thank You for Being a Great Teacher Printable
- Back to School Interview Card – “About Me” Apple Craft
- Coffee Mug for Teachers
- DIY Heart String Art
- Apple Block Decor using Scrap Wood
- Cricut Teacher Gift Idea: Monthly Plexiglass Calendar
- Teacher Hand Sanitizer Gift
- First Day Of School Teacher Gift
- Paper Airplane Teacher Appreciation Card
- Butterfly Appreciation Craft
- Mason Jar Thank You Teacher Craft
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Teacher Appreciation Crafts
You may wonder what is a good appreciation gift for teachers, or what can I make for my teacher to show gratitude.
Do not worry, I collected 15 adorable thank you crafts for teachers to show your love and appreciation.
In this list, you will find great teacher homemade gift ideas for either your first or last day of school, your teacher’s birthday, or teacher appreciation week.
These ideas for teacher appreciation gifts include free printables and teacher appreciation arts and crafts projects for kids and adults to make.
Most of our crafts can be used for teacher appreciation week, your teacher’s birthday, or as a back-to-school gift. I hope your teachers enjoy them!
