The Best Teacher Gifts That Show Your Appreciation

This card game has it all — high stakes poker, dueling outlaws, and a welcome dose of the Wild Wild West — and is sure to become a go-to in the teacher's lounge. P.S. The game was developed by CHICKAPIG creator Brian Calhoun, a celebrated custom guitar maker for everyone from Brandi Carlile to Keith Urban, and Dave Matthews.

BUY IT: $19.99; target.com

A prompt a day to usher in gratitude and joy.

BUY IT: $16, bloomingdales.com

Dominoes with a pop of fun thanks to the colorful designs.

BUY IT: $29.99; bloomingdales.com

For a teacher with youngsters of his or her own, this game is designed for kids ages four and older. Inspired by CHICKAPIG, which was a 2019 Toy of the Year nominee and a "recommended by Mensa mind games" winner, educators will like how this game combines teamwork with critical thinking.

BUY IT: $19.99; target.com

Monogram alert! A chic way to jot down inspiration and thoughts throughout the day.

BUY IT: $22; bloomingdales.com

With "work hard" on one side and "have fun" on the other, a beloved instructor will be reminded on the daily that balance is key.

BUY IT: $14; bloomingdales.com

A stylish lunch bag that keeps foods cool for busy days in the classroom. 

BUY IT: $21.50; amazon.com

A sweet gift for social studies or history teachers that explores the company's 160 years in business through 14 edible treats.

BUY IT: $30; bloomingdales.com

Gather up some classmates' families to pitch in on this thoughtful tribute to an amazing teacher.

BUY IT: from $120; honeyandhivecreations.com

Show a classroom superstar how much they mean to your child with this customized gift.

Buy it: from $9.95; yourcover.com

Grab a picture from a favorite class trip or school event and let Collage.com do the rest.

BUY IT: from $15; collage.com

This July 2019 to June 2020 planner makes to-do lists a breeze.

BUY IT: $30.99; amazon.com

Pick up a box of 15 gorgeous note cards for your kid's No. 1 fan.

BUY IT: $35; minted.com

An apple as cute as this is bound to keep that cherished instructor smiling for a long time to come.

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A perfect desk accessory to add to a teacher's collection.

BUY IT: $25; draperjames.com

An elegant way for teachers to keep a photo of their special someones close by during the school day.

BUY IT: $34; dearkeaton.com

Because without coffee, even superheroes lose some of their special powers.

BUY IT: $24.99; amazon.com

This desk toy is better than a stress ball — and prettier, too — for when your teacher needs to take a moment to de-stress.

BUY IT: $27.99; amazon.com

Perfect for an English teacher, we might buy an extra of this playful bookmark to keep for ourselves.

BUY IT:$30; lenox.com

Grading papers just got a whole lot better.

BUY IT: $20; amazon.com

Or, if a teacher has a green thumb, consider this floral blend.

BUY IT: $18; cultivatedcandleco.com

Besides the notebook version, this sweet gift is also available as an address book or monthly or weekly planner.

BUY IT: from $16; minted.com

Totes buying this, y'all.

BUY IT: $28; belk.com

Available in 12 and 20-ounce sizes, teachers will love that this handy water bottle collapses into half its size for days when their bags are packed to the gills.

BUY IT: from $19.95; quebottle.com

A cherished keepsake for a teacher to remember this year's class or milestones in their career.

BUY IT: from $10; chatbooks.com