Teachers are the unsung heroes of life. They put up with our kids all day, love and nurture them and teach them to become smart, responsible and kind humans. That’s exhausting with just my two kids, I can’t imagine multiplying that by ten or twenty.
So Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, the beginning of the school year, holidays… heck, anytime is a good chance to tell them how much it all means to us. Here are a few super affordable gifts that you can give teachers to say thanks.
All the supplies are easy to find and most are from dollar or craft stores. And you can download and print the tags right here.

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Teachers Are The Building Blocks For Bright Futures

For this super cool and colorful gift, I bought a blank, wood frame and hot glued plastic lego-type building blocks all around it.
The frame was from a three pack at Hobby Lobby for just $3. You can use any frame with a flat surface.

The Lego-like building blocks were $1 per package in the Target Dollar Spot. It took various pieces from three different bags to complete the frame. You can use actual Legos if you have some already and you (or your kids) are willing to part with them.

As you can see above, you can use the printable to go inside the frame or you could use it as a gift bag tag and put something else in the frame.
Tip: Position the blocks on the frame first to make sure you have the right fit and combination before starting to glue them down.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
Thanks For All You Do To Polish Young Minds

This gift is one of my favorites! Who doesn’t want a little pampering!
You can get glass drinking bottles like this at tons of stores. This one was $1 at The Dollar Tree.

Simply put some nail polish and an emery board inside and any other nail polishing supplies you like.
Tip – Make sure the polish will fit in the bottle before buying them. It can be a tight fit.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
Teachers Quench The Thirst For Knowledge

This is another Dollar Tree glass drinking bottle. They’re really great for all kinds of gifts.

Simply put a variety of Crystal Light or another type of drink mix packets inside and tie the tag to the outside.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
It’s About Time To Splash Into Summer, Thanks For A Great Year

This is a good gift to give at the end of the school year to thank your teachers for everything they’ve done, and to give them a little something to help enjoy the summer.

Get an ice tea pitcher and fill it with fun summer items like a beach towel, magazine, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
Teachers Help Paint Bright Futures

This is a great gift for the start of the school year. Or give it in May to help them get ahead of the game for next year, or perhaps pair it with an adult coloring book for the summer.
Just fill a jar with colored pencils or other art supplies and add the gift tag.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
Teachers Feed Hungry Little Minds

What’s that saying, ‘The quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach?’ Try saying thank you with a salty treat like popcorn. Put it, or any type of food, in a gift bag with this cute Eric Carle inspired tag.

I found these adorable Eric Carle gift bags on Oriental Trading. But you can use any type of bag.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
Chill Pill

For a sweeter treat, put jelly beans, starburst, skittles or any type of small candy in a jar and add this silly sticker.
You can print this on sticky label paper (like you see here) or simply print it on card stock and tie it to the jar.
The inspiration for this gift came from Cook Craft Love.
Get this gift tag, all the tags you see in this post, plus more, here.
You can see more gift tutorials for dancers and dance teachers here:

So cute!
Thanks so much!!