I have received some of the best history teacher gifts over the years (plus a few too many coffee mugs). I love it when students and their parents think out of the box for gift-giving, and it really shows they did their research when trying to find the best gift. Whether your teacher is funny and loves a good pun, or is a history buff that loves a good historical reference, you can find great history teacher gifts at a decent price online.
I’ve compiled a list of some of my personal favorites that I’ve found online to make shopping for a gift even easier for you. These gifts will work for back-to-school, holidays, or even the end of the year and teacher appreciation! If you end up purchasing something, let me know what the teacher thought!
1. Punny T-Shirts
If you have a teacher that has a comical side, you can always go for a funny historical reference shirt like this Don’t Make Me Repeat Myself T-shirt. There are plenty of other t-shirt ideas out there too, but this is my favorite when it comes to history teacher gifts!
2. Deliver lunch for a perfect history teacher gift
Any teacher would love a special lunch being delivered to school! You can ask the teacher for their favorite restaurant or make it a total surprise! If you can’t make it to school, you can always send them a gift card as well!
3. Artwork for the Classroom
It is always fun to decorate your classroom with artwork from students or centered around a specific theme. As a history teacher, it would be awesome to have some history-themed artwork to display and share with the class. This Typography U.S. History Print adds an extra element of special because it is personalized for the teacher!
4. Notepads or a Personal Note
This personalized From the Desk Of… Notepad is adorable and will let your teacher personalize their notes all year long. Make it even more special by adding your personal note to the first page. It will definitely make it extra special and memorable!
5. History Teacher Keychain
It is always fun to have a conversation starter keychain like this History Teacher Keychain. Of course, some teachers may prefer to keep it on their school keys or lantern, but I always loved having something to identify my own personal keys. On top of that, there are always hidden discounts for teachers, and sometimes seeing the keychain will remind a cashier to give your teacher the hookup!
6. Spread some positivity
By the end of the year, teachers are worn out and exhausted. There is so much that goes into the end of the year, and I know that sometimes it is hard to stay in that positive mindset. These Teacher Affirmation Cards are really cute and help teachers keep a positive mindset each day! Some of them could even be shared with the class to help work on building classroom community.
7. Plant for the Home or Classroom
Class pets can be hard to keep and add a lot of extra responsibility to the teacher, but a class PLANT is a lot less to take on. How awesome would it be for the students to watch it grow throughout the year, and it is very simple for a teacher to carry out at the end of the year. These Green Pothos are easy to take care of and require very little maintenance. It would be the perfect classroom plant!
8. Classroom Help for the Day
You wouldn’t believe how amazing it is when someone volunteers to help in the classroom! It is great to get help with copies, cleaning out at the end of the year, or even help with a fun activity. Find a day or time that works great for your teacher and offer to help out! If you can’t help out at school, you might be able to offer to do a task at home and send it back. Stapling packets, organizing supplies, or sharpening pencils would be a great start.
9. Self Care Package
Teachers often don’t take the time to take care of themselves. During the school year, there is a lot of work to be done, and a little bit of time to do it. More times than not, teachers put themselves on the back burner. Give your teacher the perfect gift with a package of goodies to care for themselves. You can make it yourself or use one online like this Care Package Basket.
10. Gift Cards
These are pretty self-explanatory, but it really is a great gift for just about anyone. Teachers can use them on supplies for the classroom or fun class projects. They can also use it to shop online for resources, or maybe they just buy one of the tons of things they have on their Amazon list! Either way, this is definitely one of the easier gift ideas for history teachers.
All gifts aside, the real thing that teachers want for Teacher Appreciation Week is just a little acknowledgment of all the hard work they do each day. It is always so nice to hear a student say thank you or a parent share that they are seeing a difference. The smallest acts go a long way. Don’t stress out when you are trying to find the best history teacher gifts, your teacher will appreciate the gesture no matter how big or small!
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