A birthday present for the teacher: a gift to express gratitude
On a teacher’s birthday—whether it’s a teacher from school, a cram school, or a lessons instructor—you probably want to give a small gift to show your appreciation for everything they do.
That said, when the time comes, you might find yourself unsure about what to give.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended birthday gift ideas for teachers.
When students give gifts to teachers, it’s best to avoid anything expensive or large and bulky.
We’ve gathered a wide range of easy-to-give items, from gifts the whole class can present together to small individual tokens.
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Birthday present for the teacher: gifts that express gratitude (1–10)
water bottle
Water bottles, which more and more people carry year-round—for heatstroke prevention in summer and to combat dryness in winter—make great birthday gifts.
Because many people pick one casually for everyday use, a bottle carefully chosen with its features in mind is likely to be used regularly.
Since there are many situations to use it both day and night, it’s nice to think that it will remind them of the students each time they reach for it.
It’s recommended not only for physically active people like PE teachers and sports club coaches, but also for those who are indoors most of the time and may be less aware of changes in their physical condition.
blanket
A blanket that can be draped over the legs while working is something teachers who often stay late at school or cram school will appreciate.
Especially for female teachers, even with the heat on in winter, their extremities can get cold, so it may make them feel that you’re thinking of their comfort.
Of course, even in summer, when sharing the staff room with male teachers, the air conditioning can make it chilly, so it’s likely to be useful all year round.
Since it’s affordable, it’s easy to buy, and choosing from various designs makes it a fun birthday present.
pen holder
For teachers who spend a lot of time working at their desks, a pen holder can be a real powerhouse for keeping things organized.
You could have students write messages on a plain, simple pen holder, or look for one with a unique shape or design that won’t be the same as other teachers’—it’s great to have such a wide range of choices.
Especially for teachers whose desks tend to get cluttered, consciously using a gifted pen holder might even help keep things tidy.
It’s a highly practical birthday present that can be placed somewhere always in sight.
Birthday presents for teachers: gifts that express gratitude (11–20)
flower box
A flower box—arranging flowers in a box, a popular gift classic—is perfect as a stylish birthday present.
A simple bouquet is always appreciated, but it can be bulky, and especially for men, they might be unsure how to display it after taking it home.
A flower box is easy to carry, and it also looks great as decor when placed on a desk in the staff room.
However, if it contains fresh flowers, be sure to let the recipient know that they need to water it so that the sponge at the bottom of the box stays consistently moist.
chalk holder
Chalk is something that evokes memories of school lessons in any era—and everyone knows how easily it breaks.
It’s one thing if it happens while you’re using it, but it often snaps when you drop it while carrying it, and short, hard-to-write-with pieces of chalk can make it difficult for teachers to keep the class moving.
That’s why a chalk case makes a great choice for a teacher’s birthday present—it’s something they’ll truly appreciate.
A standard chalk case will certainly work as a gift, but if possible, choose one that stores each stick separately so they don’t bump into each other.
It looks cool and protects the chalk, so it’s highly recommended.
DECO Choco
DECO Choco, which lets you create original Tirol chocolates using your favorite photos, illustrations, and messages, makes for a unique gift to brighten your teacher’s birthday.
By simply selecting photos or designing illustrations on the dedicated website, you can create a one-of-a-kind Tirol chocolate.
You can also freely choose the flavors, so researching your teacher’s preferences in advance will likely make the gift even more appreciated.
Since Tirol chocolates are inexpensive to begin with, another plus is that students can create them at an affordable price.
necktie
As a staple of professional attire, neckties are used frequently and you can never have too many, so they make a welcome gift for a teacher.
It can be fun to browse various shops for something that suits the teacher’s image, offers a bit of surprise, or is a design you’d like to see them wear.
However, if it’s too eccentric, they may not use it in everyday situations, so choose thoughtfully.
Also, if it’s a teacher for a class where neckties aren’t worn often, there may be few chances to wear it, so consider the teacher’s type and choose accordingly.