Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to celebrate the special educators in your life, but anytime of year is just as appreciated.
If you’re looking for special ed teacher gifts for your child’s teachers, your school staff, or your co-workers, we have gathered some that they’ll not only love, but that they’ll cherish for years to come.
The best part? When you purchase your special ed teacher gifts from the stores below, you will be supporting a small business. That’s worth celebrating as well! Check out our recommended gifts below.
Special Teacher Gifts for Special Ed Teachers
Special ed teacher gifts don’t have to be outrageously expensive or complicated. In fact, the teacher gifts that mean the most are those that come from the heart. Here are some ideas that teachers in your life will love.
Teacher T-Shirt + Apparel
Give your favorite special ed teacher a fun tee to wear! Find this one, and many more over in my shop!
Teacher Pens
From grading papers to writing lesson plans, and don’t forget IEPs! Teachers need pens. Find this pen, and so many more over in my shop!
Laptop Stickers
A little bit of bling can make any laptop feel less like work and more like fun! These inspirational teacher laptop stickers from the Mrs. D’s Corner Shop are perfect for a teacher appreciation gift!
Knotties Headbands
Fun and fashionable, these handmade headbands from Knotties Headbands are perfect for teachers! The pretty prints give you tons of options to choose from.
Coloring Banners
Help your favorite special ed teacher create a sensory-friendly classroom with these giant coloring banners! Available in different designs from Friends Art Lab, they are sure to be a hit!
Teacher Notepads
Help your favorite teacher keep track of all the things with a teacher notepad! Perfect Blend Designs also has some adorable teacher prints and pins that would make great special ed teacher gifts!
Keychains + Things
Keychains, cups & lanyards, oh my! Every teacher will love a simple accessory of a keychain, cup, lanyard or pin that you can find over in my shop. Shop the large collection on Mrs.D’s Corner.
Self-Inking Stamps
A collection of self-inking stamps can help any teacher provide information on assignments completed by a student in class from level of prompting, to modifications provided, to refusal to complete an assignment. As well as something that my need to be sent home to the parents to give them information. A variety of stamps can also be found in the Mrs. D’s Corner Shop.
Giftcards
Show your gratitude for the hardworking teachers in your life with a gift card! Amazon, Target Wal-Mart, and Visa all make excellent choices. Teachers spend so much of their own money on their classrooms so giving them a gift card is a great opportunity for them to get a little something for themselves!
A Reliable Laminator
Teachers love their laminators (trust me). Having a personal one at home or in their classroom means no more waiting in line at the workroom. Toss in a pack of laminating sheets, and you’ve just given them the power to protect all the things.
A Water Bottle That Actually Keeps Drinks Cold (or Hot!)
Classrooms are like obstacle courses, and teachers barely get a moment to hydrate. A high-quality insulated water bottle keeps their drink the perfect temperature all day long—because lukewarm coffee is nobody’s friend.
Classroom Library Book Donation
Help them build their classroom library by gifting a few gently used or new books! Choose a theme (seasonal, diverse voices, class favorites) or grab a gift card to a local bookstore so they can pick what they need.
Quality Noise-Canceling Headphones
Whether it’s for planning periods, grading marathons, or sneaking in some peaceful tunes at home, noise-canceling headphones are a game changer. Quiet is the ultimate luxury for teachers!
Essential Oil Diffuser
Help them create a calming classroom vibe with a compact essential oil diffuser. Pair it with a soothing blend like lavender or citrus to turn their space into a little oasis.
Board Games or Classroom Games
Games aren’t just for fun Fridays—they’re great for team-building and brain breaks, too! Gift a few teacher-approved games they can use with their class (like Spot It!, Bananagrams, or Guess Who?).
Amazon Kindle Unlimited Subscription
Give them access to thousands of books at their fingertips! A Kindle Unlimited subscription means they can sneak in a few chapters during lunch or unwind at home with a good read.
Handwritten Note from Students (or Families!)
Sometimes, the simplest gifts are the most meaningful. A heartfelt note from students or their families expressing appreciation can be a treasure they keep forever. Bonus: it’s free!
Classroom Cleaning Kit
Teachers are basically part-time custodians. Put together a small basket with disinfecting wipes, a mini duster, paper towels, and hand sanitizer. Practical? Yes. Lifesaving during flu season? Absolutely.
No matter what you get your special ed teacher, if it’s a gift from the heart, he or she will love it!
