10 Affordable Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6 and if you’re looking for some unique ways to help demonstrate your appreciation for teachers, we’ve compiled a list of affordable gift ideas. 1. A Personalized Teacher Tote Order a tote bag with your teacher’s name on it and fill it with school supplies or snacks. $17.49 from Personalization Mall 2. Teacher Laminator and Sheets If your teacher doesn’t own a laminator, consider giving this inexpensive version that comes with two-letter pouches to get them started. $21.88 from Walmart 3. Show your appreciation with a unique drink tumbler Teachers need to stay hydrated and no one can have too many drink tumblers! Add a small gift card to Starbucks or fill the cup with candy, pens, or pencils. $5 from Target 4. A craft that does more Have your child paint a flowerpot or planter for their teacher and fill it with seed packets, a plant, or classroom supplies. $14.99 from The National Wildlife Federation 5. Movie theater coupon and snacks Did you know that some movie theater gift cards can also be used to purchase food and beverages? Gift the gift of a full experience by offering your teacher a day at the movies with popcorn or other concessions. Varying amounts from Cinemark 6. Gift certificates From coffee, pizza or a full restaurant gift certificate to a car wash, nail salon or massage, gift cards always make for a welcome gift for teachers! 7. Plastic caddy snacks Most kids can tell you what their teacher’s favorite snack, sweet, or drink is. Fill a brightly colored reusable shower caddy with their favorite items. $15.99 on Amazon 8. Painted frame Let your child personalize a wooden frame to showcase your teacher’s family, pet, or class photo. $10.99 from Amazon 9. Personalized teaching pencils Teachers are always “loaning” out their pencils but don’t always get them back. Increase the chances of them being returned with a gift of personalized pencils. $7.99 on Shutterfly 10. Homemade salsa, bread or soup If you know your teacher’s preferences (e.g., no cilantro) and allergens, consider making something besides cookies to provide a homemade meal or snack. We hope these ideas inspire your shopping for Teacher Appreciation Week. We at LearningRx know teachers do a lot for students, and this is the perfect opportunity to show them how much you care for the work they do!