Spring is in the air and that means the end of the school year is creeping up on us.
Summer break has 2 definitions: ‘A teacher holiday dedicated to the multitude of teacher veterans who survived yet another school year’ or ‘A break from school designed to torture parents.”
For teachers it is a long awaited reward at the end of a trying year. For parents, it’s a reminder just how thankful we are for those teachers who put up with our kids for 180 days.
As a former teacher, who survived over decade of end of the school years, I want to let my kids teachers know how truly they are appreciated. So we send a gift every day they are in school that week.
I love to add a DIY touch to our gifts and so I’ve been busy prowling Pinterest in search of some of the cutest DIY Teacher Appreciation gifts out there! I’ve rounded them all up and created one sweet little post full of awesome crafts your child’s teacher is sure to appreciate!
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Before | After School Set
This sweet little set is one of my favorites! I had a customer request something similar last year and created my own design. If you look closely, you’ll notice the apple is half eaten and the ruler is broken in the after school wine glass. Why?
Because kids.
Your teacher is bound to get a kick out of these! You can pick up both the mug and the wine glass at the Dollar Tree too! Be sure to grab my free SVG here.
2. Teachers Make a Difference
This was a really simple DIY. I got this clear clipboard from Amazon and designed this sweet SVG to decorate it.
This was a pretty easy vinyl project. I did reverse it, so it would go on the underside of the clipboard. I didn’t want the surface are that would be used for writing to be bumpy. If you’re looking for tips for cutting vinyl, be sure to check out this post.
Using multiple colors makes it a little trickier than easy, but it’s still a super quick project! I love this so much I’ve decided I’ll be using it in my own classroom next year!
You can grab my free SVG here.
3. Teacher Oven Mitts Set
This set is so much fun, I couldn’t stop at designing just one! I actually created 4 super cute SVGs that are perfect decorations for these Oven Mitt set.
I was actually able to pick all of these up at our local Dollar Tree! They do not always have these mitts in stock though so I have also purchased them on Amazon here
I’ve created a quick tutorial for the DIY teacher oven mitts! Be sure to check it out and grab my free SVGs! There are 4 totally adorable designs!
4. Inspire Love Teach Glitter Keychain
This is a fun little DIY project! I actually have designed many varieties of these acrylic keychains! I’m working on a tutorial as we speak that should be published in the next couple of days so stay tuned!!
5. Thanks for Helping me Grow Planter
This is a super easy little DIY with some adorable little galvinized tins I found at Dollar General. I used a laurel design I purchased in Silhouette’s online store and customized it with an initial. I then added a sweet little succulent and it turned out adorably!
I created this simple little ” Thank you for helping me grow” printable to pop in there and love out it turned out! You can grab my printable for free by clicking here.
6. Crayon Monogram
Check out this adorable Crayon Monogram from Confidence meets Parenting! It’s simpler than it looks!
7. Personalized Teacher Ruler Wreath
This sweet wreath from Consumer Crafts is sure to be a hit with your child’s teacher! It would be perfect to display on a classroom door!
8. Notebook Paper Frame
This adorable frame from A Little Tipsy is the perfect DIY teacher gift! Teachers will love displaying it on their desk!
9. Terracotta Apple Pot
Krazy Coupon Lady has a quick tutorial for this precious pot! It’s as easy as it is cute!
10. Teacher Nameplate
This nameplate from Modern Mom Life is a unique DIY! I love how original it is!
11. Pencil Coat Hook
This is a cute DIY from Gathered in the Kitchen! This would be a perfect bag hook in the classroom!
12. Mason Jar School Supplies
I adore these mason jar supply holders from Keeping it Simple crafts! They are absolutely adorable!
13. Ruler Art
This simple ruler monogram sign from Home Talk is another adorable DIY teacher gift idea!
14. Crayon Wreath
Here’s another adorable wreath idea from A Pumpkin and a Princess.
15. Pencil Vase
This pencil vase from Crafty Housewife, is so simple and so sweet!
16. Apple Jar
Here’s another sweet and simple apple craft from 36th Avenue.
17. Apple bags
This is a cute little craft your kiddos would love to help out on! Mum in the Madhouse has a quick tutorial showing how.
18. Ruler Frame
I love this Ruler frame from Dazzle While Frazzled.
19. Wood Desk Organizer
This simple desk organizer from The Country Chic Cottage, is sure to be a hit with teachers!
20. Mason Jar Set
Here’s another cute Mason Jar craft from Little Luna! Teachers love all things organization, so these are the perfect gift!
Looking for a simpler DIY of the print and go variety? Hang tight! I’m rounding up a post full of Teacher Appreciation gifts with free printables! It’s coming soon.
Or do you like these DIY teacher appreciation gift ideas and want more? Be sure to follow me on Pinterest, as I’m constantly pinning all the cute DIY projects that cross my feed!
