When you think of all the people you want to give a gift to this year just as a way to say thank you, from the people who take care of your home and your hair to a personal trainer and maybe the doorman, don’t forget about the person who teaches and takes care of your kids. Teachers sacrifice plenty of time and energy to help children learn and excel in this world, and a small, or big gift, is a great way to show your appreciation. If you need some ideas, because a Granny Smith apple is cool but not Christmas gift worthy, check out a few items that could be cute ways to showcase gratitude and offer busy teachers ways to practice self-care.
Nothing wrong with coming home after a long school day and having a glass of wine to decompress. If you’d like to help a teacher relax and release in a healthier way, gift them this white wine alternative tincture that’s non-alcoholic and made with herbal ingredients. In addition to being composed of linden, passionflower and scullcap to ease neck and muscle tension, and white mulberries with lemon peel to offer stress support, it’s a vegan and sugar-free option.
Available at Apothékary
Apples have always been an adorable gift for teachers. Adorable and functional though is this teapot from Kate Spade shaped like the fruit. A nice, hot cup of tea is always a great way to end a busy day, and this pot is a quirky way to make it.
Available at Kate Spade
While many teachers live by a handy dandy cardigan, help them stay warm at their desks while grading those papers during colder months with this teeny but powerful space heater. It manages to be energy efficient while surprising users by keeping them, and the area around them, nice and toasty.
Available at Amazon
There are plenty of amazing headphones on the market, but whether or not they’re affordable is another thing. If you’d like to help a teacher zone out during lunch breaks (if the teacher’s lounge is not their thing), hook them up with some noise canceling headphones from Sony that offer premium sound at a reasonable price.
Available at Amazon
Another way to unwind? A soothing bath. Keep bubble time cozy for your child’s favorite teacher with this bath pillow, perfect for propping up behind the head to really enjoy some relaxation. It’s a must for people who like to spend time in the tub reading, having a drink or watching a show from a nearby tablet while they soak.
Available at BADESOFA
For the teacher in your life, how about a splurging for them on this much raved about meditative sand table? It now comes in a small 11-inch size for desktop use. They can have mindful moments during a busy day (how about during tests?) as a metal sphere rolls through sand, carving patterns that have been proven to encourage focus and boost your mood.
Available at Homedics
Help a devoted teacher avoid burnout in a simpler way, with help from Simple Self. Their Inner Work Journal offers not only a space for you to let out your thoughts, but also mental health worksheets, healing journal prompts and ways to reframe your thoughts to trade in negative mindsets for positive ones.
Available at Amazon