25 Inexpensive Small Teacher Gifts Under $20 (that they’ll actually want)

This fun travel glass mug is perfect for teachers who need a coffee pick-me-up. It’s such a cute way to drink coffee, tea, or anything else at their desk or on the go.

Let’s face it, teachers always have a lot to transport between home and school. Between lesson plans, homework to grade, snacks, and more, they need a roomy tote to carry it.

This heartfelt teacher gift symbolizes growth, strength, and new beginnings. It’s both visually stunning and offers a sweet message, plus it comes in a lovely gift box, making a beautiful presentation.

This adorable gift set makes it SO easy! With a tumbler, funny socks, and a ‘teacher survival kit’ makeup pouch, all in a pretty gift box, this totally takes the guesswork out of what to buy.

This cute set of notepads is the perfect way to show your favorite teacher some appreciation in a practical yet fun way.

If you know your child’s teacher could use a good laugh, they’ll get a kick out of this funny “Thanks for putting up with my kid” candle. It has a relaxing lavender scent, and is made of quality soy wax, so they can burn it on the weekends to decompress.

Buy at least 6 teacher gifts in one simple step with this 18 piece set. It comes with six cosmetic pouches, bracelets, and keychains. If your child has multiple teachers, this is perfect!

Using the first letter of the teacher’s first or last name, this monogrammed tote is a lovely way for them to carry their school supplies and paperwork back and forth to school.

This fun bracelet spells out “teacher” in morse code in beads. Not only does it make a cute accessory, but the teacher will know the special meaning behind it.

Beauty meets function in this lovely laptop bag. It’s waterproof and shockproof, so the teacher can carry their computer with confidence. It’s just so pretty!

Teachers need a lot of clothes, so why not gift a fun teacher-themed shirt that they can wear on casual days. There are lots of fun options to choose from, and with a t-shirt you should be able to roughly estimate their size.

Since teachers usually need to carry an ID badge everywhere now, this cute teacher lanyard makes it fun and easy! They’ll really appreciate the Be Kind message too.

To help them remember important meetings, dates, and events, this season desk calendar is both cute and functional. Each date has a few lines for them to take notes or put reminders.

This ‘apple for the teacher’ themed notebook is perfect for teachers to use as a journal or to-do list. It’s cute so it'll even make a nice decoration for their desk.

These felt tip marker pens are the best on the market. They write so smoothly, don’t bleed, and come in so many fun colors. Take them out of the package and arrange them in an inexpensive mug for a cute and useful gift they’ll really appreciate.

I guarantee that your teacher is bringing their lunch to work, and probably eating it in a pinch. This pretty lunch bag will keep their food cold, and even comes with ice packs.

Help your favorite teacher remember the impact they’ve made every holiday season with this adorable and sweet Christmas tree ornament.

This “Teachers Plant Seeds” travel coffee mug will help keep their hot drink warm on their commute and throughout the morning while they work. We need to keep them caffeinated!

For the creative teacher with a sense of humor, this adult coloring book is the perfect way for them to relax and blow off steam after work or on the weekend.

Handling all that paper can really dry out a person’s hand. A set of nice-smelling hand creams, or a non-scented variety if you think they’d prefer that, is sure to be greatly appreciated.

As any teacher knows, Post-It notes are downright necessary for those important reminders. This fun apple-shaped dispenser uses pop up notes, so they’re always readily available to use quickly and easily.

Help your favorite teacher keep their desk organized with this fun pen, pencil, and marker holder. It swivels so they can easily find the exact utensil they’re looking for.

This fun stamp set is ideal for elementary school teachers. It will save them having to write all these sentiments, and help them use fewer stickers.

Pretty sure your favorite teacher loves self care, or could use some relaxation? These eucalyptus shower bombs will help relieve the stress of their day. It also helps relieve sinus pressure and stuffiness, for when they catch your kid’s cold.

Choose any denomination you wish, and let the teacher choose their own gift, with this pretty gift card.