10 DIY Christmas Gifts Ideas For Teachers

Teachers love gifts from their students. And many children love to give their teachers presents as well. If your child wants to show their teacher appreciation this year, why not try out one of these cute Christmas gift ideas with your child to say thank you. Many of these are pretty quick and/or easy DIY projects that will not only be fun for your child to give to their teacher, but also fun for you two to make together. Not only can you have fun doing a project together, but you can also share with your child the fun in giving this holiday season.

10 Christmas Gift Ideas For Teachers


Ruler Necklace – Simply Kierste


Bookmarks – Keep Calm and Teach On – Simply Kierste


Dictionary Magnets – Crafts By Amanda


Candy Covered Pretzel Pencils – The Country Chic Cottage


Gold Glittered Mason Jars – DIY Inspired


Dishwasher Safe Glittery Teacher Appreciation Apple Mug – Club Chica Circle


Favor’ette’ Crayon Vase – Sheri Silver


Apple Handsoap Gift – Simply Kierste


Be A Smart Cookie Jar – Club Chica Circle


Teacher Appreciation Highlighter Roll – Club Chica Circle

Do You Have Any Nice Gift Ideas For Teachers To Share?

Dawn McAlexander: Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

View Comments (30)

  • Those Candy Covered Pretzel Pencils are the cutest thing ever! Anything homemade is totally the best gift!

  • I love the necklace idea. I think a teacher would really appreciate something like that because it is small and can be used over and over again.

  • I LOVE the ruler necklace. It's so cute. Teachers deserve gifts like these. They do so much for (and put up WITH) so much from kids.

  • Those candy covered pretzel pencils are super adorable! Teachers do so much for our kids, it's nice to recognize them for that every once in awhile.

  • That ruler necklace is amazing, I need to make a few of those this year! Great ideas, bookmarking your post!

  • I love all of these ideas so much. What I really love is the spirit behind them. There have been a few teachers in my kids' lives who really went above and beyond.

  • I used to love getting gifts like these from my kids! Teachers appreciate handmade gifts so much!