Christmas is fast approaching, and as we trim our trees and wrap our presents, it's important not to forget the people who shape our lives all year round: teachers.

Looking for the best Christmas gifts for teachers is an essential item on your Christmas shopping list, but it can also be one of the trickiest. Our beloved educators receive loads of gifts throughout the year, so trying to find something they haven't received yet is no easy task. Whether you're looking for something heartfelt, practical, or just plain fun, our list of the best Christmas gifts for teachers in 2025 should point you in the right direction.

The Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers in 2025

1. Haven Luxe Candles

Haven Luxe Candles are a beautiful, budget-friendly pick that lifts the room long after the match goes out. Your favourite teacher will have a home that smells as lovely as it looks. Available nationally at Woolworths, these scents are crafted to feel calm, cosy and a little bit indulgent.

The Fresh Cut Flowers Candle is perfect for anyone who always has a vase of blooms on the bench! This candle blends orchid and jasmine for a soft, elegant floral scent that stays long after real flowers fade, and offers an easy way to bring that fresh-bouquet feeling into the home every day. The Endless Weekend Candle is for all the teachers who deserve a proper break. Endless Weekend mixes gardenia and sandalwood to create a warm, comforting fragrance that makes any room feel like a mini retreat. It’s the gift that gently says, “put your feet up for a minute”.

2. Mr Roses

Mr Roses is a beautiful Christmas gift option for teachers. You can order right up until the last-minute, delivering nationwide right up to Christmas Eve in major metro areas and offering luxurious blooms that look anything but rushed.

Known for their signature long-stem roses and exceptional freshness, the range includes elegant White Lilies and Merry Red Roses from $125, beautifully scented Pink Lilies and Champagne bouquets from $195, earthy Australian Native Flowers from $95, and the festive Tri-Colour Merry Rose Bouquet from $149. These stunning arrangements will bring a touch of Christmas magic!

3. 2026 Steph Pase Planner

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that teachers will actually use, the 2026 Steph Pase Planner Collection is a winner. Designed by Steph Pase, who turned her own organisational mayhem into a system that genuinely makes life easier, this range is perfect for anyone juggling lessons, deadlines and a classroom full of busy minds.

The 2026 collection is her biggest yet, packed with well-designed planners, clever planning tools and stylish lifestyle accessories that help bring order to even the most chaotic school week. Practical, polished and surprisingly fun to use, it’s a brilliant gift for teachers stepping into a new year with fresh goals and a desire for a little more breathing room.

4. Kodiak Coolers

Got an adventure-loving teacher in your midst? Kodiak's range of coolers makes for a great group gift! 

Designed for beach days, camping trips, park picnics, and everything in between, the range comes in a variety of sizes to suit every adventure, from compact options perfect for quick outings to larger-capacity coolers built for longer getaways with the kids. Fresh colours, leakproof designs and thoughtful features make Kodiak a smart upgrade for adventurers who want reliable cooling gear that can handle the heat all season long. Their range of drinkware also makes great smaller gifts that are perfect for teachers!

5. deliciously yours Dubai Chocolate Stars

If you’re looking for a teacher gift that feels a little fancy without breaking the budget, the new Christmas Chocolate Collection from Sydney artisan chocolatier deliciously yours is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Handcrafted in small batches in Five Dock by chocolatier Carol Mazzella, these Belgian beauties include the much-talked-about Dubai Chocolate Stars, filled with pistachio praline and hand-painted with exquisite detail.

The collection also features edible works of art like chocolate baubles, Christmas trees, nostalgic Santas and Frosty figures, plus elegant stocking fillers such as chocolate crackers and festive freckles. Perfect for grown-up gifting, these treats look stunning, taste incredible and tick all the boxes for end-of-year thank-yous, whether you’re shopping for the classroom legend, the principal or the person who already has everything.

6. Parker Pens Sonnet Range

For a gift that’s refined, thoughtful and practical, an elegant Parker Pen from the iconic Sonnet Collection is a timeless gift that can be cherished for years to come! The Sonnet Grey Lacquer Fountain Pen is a stunning combination of luxury and craftsmanship, with a beautifully gold-coated stainless steel nib and golden brass trims.

Presented in a prestige gift box with two long black cartridges and a prefilled converter, it’s ready to go! The Sonnet Grey Lacquer Gold Trim Ballpoint Pen is perfect for those who appreciate the art of effortless writing. Its gold-coated brass nose cone and exquisite gold detailing add a touch of luxury to every jot. Plus, it comes gift-boxed with a black Quinkflow rollerball refill, ensuring smooth, reliable performance with Parker’s signature style.

7. Gift Cards or Cash Donation

An absolute failsafe Christmas gift for teachers that teachers always appreciate is a good, old-fashioned gift card or cash donation.

Haters will say that these options lack imagination, but the way we see it is that they tick all of the boxes. Allow you to stick to a budget? Tick. A great way of spoiling someone who has had a big impact on your child’s life for the last year, but that you don’t actually know that well on a personal level? Tick. Enables the teacher to pick something they’ll genuinely use and enjoy? Tick, tick, tick. 

If you’re worried about a gift card lacking a personal touch, you can opt for a specific store instead of a generic Visa or Westfield. And if you want to keep the value of your donation anonymous, why not club together with other parents? There are a few options for apps that can be used to facilitate clubbing together for donations—our favourite is Group Together, a super popular tool that allows you to send a card too. Gifting is done and dusted in one fell swoop!

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8. Helping Little Minds Grow Tote Bag

Let your teacher know just how much they have helped you throughout the year with this adorable personalised tote bag.

These personalised teacher's tote bags from Etsy include monogramming with your teacher's name—a huge gifting win in our book!

9. Experience and Restaurant Vouchers

While we're on the voucher train! For a special Christmas gift for teachers, why not club together and buy them a restaurant or experience voucher? It's a really memorable way of thanking a teacher for all their hard work throughout the year. We love Red Balloon for experience and foodie gift vouchers! 

10. Reusable Water Bottle or Coffee Cup

Useful gifts that will stand the test of time always have a place in teachers’ hearts (or on their desks!).

We love a stainless steel water bottle or a beautiful reusable coffee cup, both of which will last for ages and are the perfect blend of pretty and practical. Check out Made by Fressko and Frank Green for some gorgeous styles.

11. Hampers 

Another great gifting option when you don't know someone all that well: hampers! Hampers make a great Christmas gift for teachers as they're a festive fanfare that exudes indulgence and celebration. 

Packed to the rafters with all manner of treats, a Christmas hamper promises to please every recipient! Check out our guide to the Best Christmas Hampers this festive season.

 

12. Kobo Nia eReader

 

The Kobo Nia e-reader offers teachers the perfect escape from their tough jobs. With this awesome eReader, readers can immerse themselves in captivating stories in the palm of their hands. Despite its compact size, it's a literary powerhouse, holding a whopping 6,000 eBooks in its generous 8GB storage.

This must-have gadget is perfect for soaking up the sun with your favourite book on the glare-free 6” touchscreen or winding down at bedtime under an adjustable ComfortLight. Kobo Nia delivers a reading experience tailored to your preferences. Plus, enjoy endless reading sessions, as this little gem boasts a battery life that can last for weeks on a single charge.

Other Things to Consider When Buying Christmas Gifts for Teachers

• Shop small. If ever there was a time to try and take your shopping locally, this is it! Look for independent businesses that really need a boost, given the context of the last few years. You'll be making their Christmas and the teacher you're buying for!
• Each school or childcare centre will have different protocols in place surrounding teacher gifts. Some classes all club together to give a large gift, whereas others leave it up to personal discretion—there are no hard and fast rules.

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