Looking to create something special for your child’s educator? In this blog, we’ve collated some incredible Teacher’s Day gifts ideas that are handmade and full of appreciation. 

1. Handmade Personalized Bookmarks 

What you’ll need – cardboard, markers, stickers, hole punch, and ribbons 

How to make – Get your child involved by letting them decorate the cut-to-shape bookmark backs. Once they’re done, make a personalized bookmark by tying a ribbon through a hole that’s been punched in the top. It’s that simple! The bookmark is a fantastic Teacher’s Day gift as it’s a wonderful combination of simple, personalized, and heartfelt. 

2. Earthen Flowerpots 

What you’ll need – a small earthen pot, acrylic paints and paintbrushes, potting soil mix, and plant saplings. 

How to make – Using paintbrushes and paints, decorate the earthen pot with bright colors, and as a final touch, add a sweet message like “Thank you for helping me GROW!” Afterward, fill it with a soil mixture and plant the cuttings. You can pick herbs, flowering plants, and even succulents! It’s a wonderful way to show teachers you appreciate them while also being kind to the environment. 

3. Crafty Coffee Mug  

What you’ll need – Craft items like glitters and permanent markers, coffee mug 

How to make – Use a coffee mug to make a personalized Teacher’s Day gift and decorate it with glitter. Show appreciation to the teachers by writing heartfelt messages or one-liners. This coffee mug is perfect as it serves a purpose and also acts as a cherished gift. 

4. Class Cookbook 

What you’ll need – a simple scrapbook or notebook, crat paper, crayons, markers, and recipes from every toddler. 

How to make – Gather recipes from the class, making sure each child contributes one. Each child can add notes and doodles to spice it up. The small cookbook assembled becomes a memento that our educators will cherish for a lifetime. Out of the gifts made by the children for Teacher’s Day, this one truly stands out as a symbol of cooperation and harmony. 

5. Happy Memory Jar 

What you’ll need – a glass jar, strips of colored paper, markers, and ribbons. 

How to make – Request preschoolers to write their favorite classroom memories or short messages to their teacher on paper chits. Put all chits in the jar and decorate it with ribbons. These notes will give the educator the joy and warmth of memories while making it a truly special Teacher's Day gift. 

6. Gratitude Tree 

What you’ll need – cardboard/chart paper, scissors, markers, tape, and colorful sticky notes shaped like leaves 

How to make – Draw a tree on a chart paper and give every child a paper leaf to write one thank you message. Stick the leaves on the trunk. The end product serves as a wonderful, visually appealing reminder to the teacher of his or her value to the class. This is one of the most touching Teacher’s Day gifts that they can also use as a decoration for their classroom. 

Handmade gifts for the teacher's day celebration transcend their actual worth. Gifts such as memory jars or bookmarks express the love and gratitude felt towards teachers. With such heartfelt gifts, every educator is bound to cherish the token presented to them. At Dibber International Preschools and Nurseries, our Engaged EducatorsTM ensure that preschoolers always show their gratitude and appreciation for everyone around them.