best buys
First published on Friday 30 June 2023 09:31 BST
Claire McAteer
Shopping Editor
This page contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. All our articles and reviews are written independently by the Netmums editorial team.
If you're looking for an end-of-term 'thank you' for your child's teacher, we've got pressie ideas to suit all budgets in our brilliant teacher gift guide
It's almost the end of the school year, which means your phone is probably pinging with messages about the class collection for a teacher gift.
Whether or not you decide to chip in, or give your teacher a solo gift, is entirely up to you. But it can be tricky to know what to get, and the price can mount up if you have more than one child at school.
That's why we've put together a brilliant teacher gift guide containing tokens of appreciation, for under £5, under £10 and also ideas for a whole class gift – depending on what your budget is and what the other parents in your class decide to do.
- A money expert's sizzling summer buys 2023 – from £5
And remember teacher's don't expect gifts. They just want your child to do well and be happy, so don't feel under any pressure. But if you do want to buy something, then take a look at these ideas for inspiration.
£5 or under
Teacher do such an amazing job, and these little gifts say thank you in a big way!
Epic Things To Teach Personalised Teacher Notebook
£4.99
* Add your own photos, as well as custom text (depending on the design)
* Ring-bound notebook with plain and lined paper options
* Available in A4, A5 & A6 size
Create the perfect gift for a teacher with this personalised design from Funky Pigeon.
Get your little one to help! They can put their favourite teacher's name on the cover to create a unique and memorable gift.
You can preview your notebook to make sure it's perfect just before ordering.
Wild Flower Seeded Hearts, £3.25
£3.25
We love this eco-friendly gift and am sure staff will too. You will receive 10 hearts all pre-seeded with a variety of wild flowers, to grow bee and butterfly-friendly blooms, so the gift will keep growing long after you’ve given it.
It's about the size of a business card, so ideal for your child to take in his school bag or put it inside a card. Each pack is wrapped in tissue paper, with a gift card, with space on the reverse for your own personal message and also a business card with full planting instructions.
And the reviews are glowing:
One parent wrote: 'So pleased with these (we bought 3!) Sent quickly and they looked lovely. I’m sure they were well received by my daughter’s teachers. Thank you!'.
Keepsake Tin
£4.50
See more on Not on the High Street
You can personalise a message to go on this tin, which can keep precious notes or items belonging to the teacher. Alternatively, you could get your child to write a lovely note and fold inside, or put some wildflower seeds in it.
It Takes A Big Heart to Shape Little Minds Panda Teacher Coaster
£4.99
This sweet coaster makes a special place for the teacher to put their tea, coffee (or end of term gin!).
Modelo Geometric Yellow Ceramic Plant Pot Small
£4.50
Plant your roots with the Modelo Geometric Yellow Ceramic Plant Pot. This small-sized pot is glazed in pastel yellow, and features a textured fan design around the pot.
Available in 4 colours –get your little one to choose.
Maeve Floral Print Pink Hair Scrunchie
£5
If your teacher has long hair, a beautiful scrunchie can be a thoughtful gift they will actually find very useful –and we love this floral print one from Oliver Bonas.
Under £10
Adnams Rosé, Paparuda, Cramele Recas, Romania
£7.99
Nothing says end of summer term than a bottle of rosé, and we can't tell you how much teachers will actually appreciate it.
Not your usual Provence rosé, this is from Romania and is seriously good value for money. Aromatic, fresh with notes of raspberry and summer fruit, it has a soft rounded finish –and comes with positive reviews.
One happy shopper said: 'This is without a doubt the best rosé I have ever tasted. I first encountered it in a local restaurant, and lost no time in tracking it down to Adnams. Since then my wife and I have got through several cases. Yum!'.
Straw Shopper Tote
£9
How could anyone not love this bag?! It's the perfect accessory for summer and will signal to a favourite teacher that their holidays are definitely about to begin.
It has a secure zip fastening that keeps all the contents neatly inside and 2 shoulder straps for hands-free carrying.
Imogen Interest Chain Necklace
£8 (was £24)
Combining a twisted silhouette, chunky links and a molten finish, this golden chain necklace is a statement addition and will add a bit of sparkle to your child's teacher's last day of term. It's a serious steal at £8.
Under £20
Thank You Pamper Gifts
£13.59 (usually £15.99)
Create a mini spa day for them at home. This special thank you hamper contains: 1 × Lavender Essential Oil, 1 × Lavender Candle, 2 × Lavender Bath Bomb, 1 × Lavender Bath Salt, 1 × Artificial Succulent Plants, 1 × Greeting Card with Envelope.
It's everything you need to show your child's teacher how much you appreciate them.
Custom Printed Men's Personalised Front and Back T-Shirt
£10.99
Recently, a teacher was surprised when a student gifted him a hoodie with quotes they'd noted down from all the years he'd been teaching them. The teacher was moved to tears!
Create something similar for a favourite teacher with a personalised t-shirt. Does he or she have a saying or something they always say to your child? Get creative and your teacher will love it (and probably have a laugh!).
Women's design and other colours are also available.
Class gifts from £29.50
Gift For Teachers Personalised Wooden Planter
£30
See more on Not on the High Street
Thank teachers for helping your children grow this year with a beautifully personalised wooden planter.
Handmade and beautifully crafted using natural materials, an expert team will carefully engrave your teacher’s name and a personalised message on the planter to make the perfect gift for teachers at the end of term.
Great for herbs, flowers and small plants, it will look stylish in any home –or classroom!
Taste: Everything Collection
£29.50
You can't go wrong with some chocolate and Hotel Chocolat, the ultimate in luxury chocolate, will really make them feel special. This gift is a stunning showcase of favourite recipes for those who love to explore all of Hotel Chocolat's chocolate genres.
It contains: 1 x Everything H-Box – a varied selection of their most iconic chocolates, from patisserie-inspired Carrot Cake and Eton Mess to the bestselling tipsy truffles brimming with premium alcohol.
1 x silky-smooth 40% Milk Batons
1 x Mississippi Mud Pie Selector – a swirling slab of creamy white and melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate. A sprinkling of cacao biscuit brings a welcome element of crunch while a drizzle of dark chocolate adds the final flourish.
1 x Trillionaire’s Shortbread Selector. Six filled chocolates layered with decadent hazelnut praline and buttery caramel – a true feast for the senses.
Yum!
Nectarine Blossom & Honey Home Candle
£55
Show you really care with a Jo Malone luxury scented candle.
This one smells of succulent nectarine, peach and cassis with delicate spring flowers and a note of acacia honey. Just divine!
To uplift, to wind down, or simply to add an air of luxury –it's a perfect end of term gift from the whole glass.
Candle burn time is approximately 45 hours and includes lid.
Read more
- Aldi shoppers go wild for £4.99 dupe for Brazilian Bum Bum cream
- Is Temu a scam? Everything you need to know about this shopping app
- Primark's 'insane' summer bag shoppers are rushing to buy
