The Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers in 2024

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 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 2024 should point you in the right direction.

The Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers in 2024

1. Steph Pase Signature Planner

Steph Pase Signature Planner
The beautiful, functional Steph Pase Signature Planner.


The iconic Steph Pase Planners are back and better than ever! Now in its sixth edition, the beloved Signature Planner continues to be a gifting favourite, and for good reason. It's cleverly designed to help you get organised for the year ahead and have your most productive year yet - perfect for teachers.

Packed with innovative planning tools, this updated edition helps you streamline your routine, track habits, achieve your goals, and regain control of your time. Featuring the signature vertical weekly layout, this planner also includes sections to organise every aspect of your busy life, making it an indispensable tool for finding balance. The Signature Planner is a go-to companion for staying on top of daily tasks and time management and planning what matters!

2. Parker Pens Sonnet Range

Parker Pens
Two beautiful additions to the Parker Pens Sonnet Range.


For a gift that’s refined, thoughtful and practical, Parker Pen has introduced two new additions to its iconic Sonnet Collection. These elegant pens are 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 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.

Price: from $159.95

3. Gift Cards or Cash Donation

Best Presents for Teachers
Gift cards make great Christmas gifts for teachers.


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 within 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!

Price: you choose! 

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4. 96° Tea

96 Degrees Tea
96° Tea makes the perfect gift for teachers 


Any teacher will love the chance to craft themselves a perfect cup of tea—and thanks to 96° Tea, they can! With flavours ranging from chamomile mint and green and encompassing the classics like English breakfast, 96° Tea uses only the finest tea leaves to ensure utter perfection with every sip. Cheers! 

Price: $10 for 20 tea bags 

5. Helping Little Minds Grow Tote Bag

The best Christmas gifts for teachers
Personalised tote bags for teachers.


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!

Price: Prices start from $27

6. Experience and Restaurant Vouchers

Red Balloon Presents for Teachers
Gifting an experience or restaurant voucher is a great way to show your child's teacher some love this year!


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! 

Price: you choose!

7. Reusable Water Bottle or Coffee Cup

Reusable Coffee Cups
Reusable coffee cups are a great Christmas gift for teachers, as you can never have too many!


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 Kim Wallace Ceramics and Frank Green for some gorgeous styles.

Price: Various depending on the brand

8. Candles

Happy Candle Co
Candles like these from The Happy Candle Co. make the perfect teacher present this Christmas.


Another crowd-pleaser when you don’t know the teacher too well but want to get them something personal, candles are such a popular gift choice for a reason.

Basically, everyone loves them, and if they don’t? Another perfect re-gifting option (which might make people eye-roll but can actually come in really handy for people during such a busy time of gifting!). We love Palm Beach Collection and The Happy Candle Co. if you're Sydney-based! 

Price: Various depending on brand and budget

9. Cricut Joy

Cricut Joy
The Cricut Joy makes a great present for teachers this Christmas


The ultimate group gift for teachers this Christmas is the Cricut Joy. Using this compact and versatile device, you can craft beautiful, 'handmade' greeting cards effortlessly. It not only cuts with precision but also draws and writes on over 50 different surfaces, and you can enjoy a plethora of templates, fonts, greetings, and shapes to use, so you can get creative.

This little marvel operates without a cutting mat—simply place your pen, marker, or blade in the designated tool housing, and watch the robotic arm bring your design to life. 

Price: From $269

10. Teachers Inspire Apron & Tea Towel Gift Set 

Teachers Inspire Apron & Tea Towel
Teachers Inspire Apron & Tea Towel


Let your favourite educator know that "You don't just teach, you inspire" with this touching apron and tea towel gift set.

The Teachers Inspire Apron & Tea Towel Gift Set is a memorable keepsake to gift this Christmas. There's also a blue Teacher Definition Gift Set if you're shopping for more than one teacher this year.

Price: $30

11. Toiletries

The best Christmas gifts for teachers
Clean Get Away from Soap & Glory.


A beloved Christmas gift for teachers - luxurious toiletries that they wouldn't necessarily buy for themselves.

We love the options from Lush, The Body Shop, Go-To Skincare and Bro-To Skincare or smaller, independent businesses like Bathe Therapy on Etsy —the wares of which provide a really authentic gifting vibe! Another one of our favourites is the Clean Get Away pack from Soap & Glory which's just $19 from Mecca and includes body wash, body butter, body scrub, and hand cream. 

Price: Various depending on brand and budget

12. Hampers 

Christmas Hampers
The perfect festive Christmas gift—shower teachers with a gorgeous Christmas hamper. 


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.

Price: Various depending on brand and budget

13. MICO Toastie 

MICO Toastie Maker
MICO Toastie


Give teachers the gift of delicious lunch options in the microwave! Say goodbye to the ordinary and elevate your microwave game. With the MICO Toastie, you can whip up delicious treats like toasted sandwiches, croissants, paninis, and bagels in just minutes, and with way less mess than the usual cooking methods. Whether you're at home or on the go, MICO brings convenience to a whole new level. Plus, it's Coeliac-friendly, ensuring a worry-free culinary experience.

Price: $49

14. Kobo Nia eReader

 

Kobo Nia
The Kobo Nia eReader makes a wonderful present for teachers this year


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.

Price: $179.95

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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