These DIY Christmas gift ideas for teachers make the best gifts for your favorite teacher. With a little creativity and time, you can spoil your teachers for their hard work throughout the school year. From DIY mason jar gifts with sweets and treats inside to meaningful gifts, here are the best teacher gifts you can make from the comfort of your home.
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DIY Christmas Teacher Gift Make Sense
The best part about these teacher Christmas gift ideas is that they do not require much time or money. You do not need to be an expert crafter to create holiday gifts that your teachers will never forget.
Last year, my daughter and I created this special gift for my daughter’s teacher and she was over the moon excited. She still mentions it a year later. Check out this Summer gift basket we made on the last day of school.
The benefits of making homemade gifts
Save Money – Are you aware that the typical American allocates more than $700 annually for Christmas presents? When the economy is thriving, this expenditure usually escalates! In an effort to celebrate a fantastic Christmas while being mindful of our budget, our family has decided to gift our relatives and friends with homemade presents or culinary delights.
Homemade gifts are special – Creating homemade gifts holds a unique charm and significance. Unlike store-bought items, a meaningful gift is customized and often holds sentimental value. In essence, homemade gifts are special because they are made with love and thought, making them priceless in their own way.
These clever homemade gifts perfectly encapsulate all of these categories!
Diy Teacher Christmas Gifts
Check out these fabulous holiday gifts for teachers. The perfect Christmas gift exists and it's waiting for you to create. Anyone can make these teacher Christmas gifts.
Teacher Holiday Gift Basket with
This holiday season make your child’s teacher a gift basket they can use over the holiday break. Grab our free teacher Christmas gift tags to make it a more thoughtful gift.
How to Make DIY Charcuterie Boxes
Make your teacher their own charcuterie box to snack on throughout the day! A charcuterie box is a practical gift your kids' teachers will appreciate.
Christmas Snowman Mason Jars
Mason jar gifts make the best teacher gifts. Simply fill it with candy treats and decorate the outside to look festive.
Three Bean Chili Mix Gift Jar with Gift Tag
This Three Bean Chili Mix Gift Jar is quick and easy to prepare. It makes a perfect homemade Christmas gift or presents for any holiday. Layer the ingredients for a dazzling look. Finish by attaching the recipe printable tag. Teachers will love to make this recipe on a cold day during the winter break.
A Fun Way to Give a Giftcard for Christmas
Teachers love gift cards! Don't feel guilty giving gift cards when you make the presentation look festive. Fill the mason jars with holiday candy and place an Amazon gift card inside.
DIY Christmas Wish Ornaments
Take your favorite Christmas wish for someone, add it to a festive ornament, or even use it as a gift tag! You will need a Silhouette Cameo or craft cutting machine for this DIY holiday gift idea.
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Mix Jar
This White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Mix Jar is simple to create. It makes a wonderful homemade Christmas gift. Print the free recipe printable tag and attach to the jar. It's that easy!
Free Christmas Gift Card Holder Printable
Grab this FREE Christmas gift card holder printable for an easy and inexpensive way to present a festive holiday gift to a teacher. I love to put a Target gift card on the printable gift tag.
Chocolate Chip Granola Pastry Bag
Who can resist Chocolate Chip Granola? If your kid's teacher is a foodie this is great gift idea.
Mason Jar Tea Kit
This mason jar tea kit is the perfect gift idea for all teachers including a new teacher who needs all the caffeine he or she can get. Find the jam and shortbread at World Market.
Lottery Ticket Teacher Gift Tags
On stressful days, I am sure teachers dream about winning the lottery. This homemade gift may turn their dreams into reality. Hopefully you will get a cut!
Reindeer Mason Jar
With a little paint, some craft foam, and hot glue, this mason jar craft is super easy to make! Teachers can munch on the chex mix during their lunch break!
DIY Christmas Coasters
Costers are some of my favorite gifts to make because everyone can use them - including teachers who are always sipping on drinks. Make it a meaningful gift by personalizing the design.
Galaxy Melted Crayon Ornaments
These galaxy-melted crayon Christmas ornaments are so easy and can be made in minutes with just a few simple supplies. The entire class could make their own ornaments to make a Christmas tree for your teacher.
Rosemary, Orange & Thyme Flavored Herb Salt
Learn how to make a simple citrus & herb-infused salt flavored with fresh rosemary, orange & thyme. It's perfect for seasoning & finishing foods like poultry, fish & vegetables
Spicy Roasted Cashew Nuts
These spicy roasted cashews are a quick and easy snack. Raw cashews are mixed with spices such as cumin and paprika and roasted to crunchy perfection. Make sure your teacher doesn't have any nut allergies.
Chocolate Cinnamon Homemade Natural Lip Balm
How to make your own moisturizing homemade natural lip balm that smells heavenly! This cinnamon chocolate chapstick DIY is made with natural lip-soothing ingredients.
DIY Unicorn Pencil Holder
Add a bit of magic to your teacher's desk or craft space with this super cute unicorn pencil holder!
DIY Monogram Mug
The perfect personalized mug for teachers who drink coffee or tea on a regular basis.
How to Make a Gift Bag for Christmas
Create this beautiful and reusable Christmas tote for a teacher in your life.
Colored Pencil Vase!
This easy DIY teacher gift idea will be sure to brighten any teacher’s day. It’s low cost and the results are so pretty!
Homemade Hot Cocoa Gift Basket
Learn how to put together a cozy hot cocoa gift basket in minutes with a homemade hot cocoa mix (easy recipe included), marshmallows, bar chocolate, and a few other fun goodies (like hot chocolate bombs). This will be a hit with anyone who loves chocolate!
DIY Self Care Gift Basket
Learn how to put together a simple self-care gift basket that will make your favorite teachers feel appreciated and encourage them to slow down, breathe, and take a moment to themselves. You can make it as small or big as you want and fill it with items they'll love!
DIY Holiday Tea Towels
Tea towel stamping is the perfect holiday kids craft and perfect for preschool teachers.
DIY Breakfast Gift Basket with Gingerbread Pancake Mix
Need a simple gift for a teacher who loves food? Make them a festive breakfast gift basket with homemade gingerbread pancake mix (easy recipe included), gingerbread syrup, ground coffee, creamer, maple syrup, and a few other goodies.
DIY Candy Cane Sugar Scrub
This homemade sugar scrub recipe uses candy canes–it’s so refreshing!
DIY Reusable Tea Bags
This is the perfect homemade gift for teachers who have a nice tea to sip on just about any time of the day. Make it extra special and add a handwritten note to each tea bag.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This includes a Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe that includes three different flavors: Original, Mexican, and Peppermint.
Adorable "Cup of Cheer" Holiday Gift Tags (Printable!)
Looking to give your favorite person a little thank you for the holidays? I was too! Use these adorable gift tags for teachers, administrators or anyone you want to give a little thank you gift to!
Thank You For Helping Me Grow Teacher Appreciation
Pair this free ‘thank you for helping me grow’ tag with a cute plant for the perfect gift for your teacher this Christmas!
Gingerbread Caramel Corn
Indulge in this Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe, infused with the cozy touch of gingerbread spices and draped in a lush, buttery caramel. This crisply sweet treat is an ideal holiday snack, and gifting your specially crafted gingerbread caramel corn to teachers makes for a heartfelt, homemade present.
Buffalo Plaid Painted Pots
These DIY Buffalo Check Painted Pots are a gorgeous holiday decoration or handmade Christmas gift idea!
Terra Cotta Pot Christmas Crafts
Fill these terra cotta pots with treats!
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jaslyn says
this is cool stuff
Michelle Hancock says
Thank you!