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Unique Gift Ideas for Teachers 2012

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Find the Perfect, Unique Gift for School Teachers that They'll Love!

This lens features ideas for teacher gifts as well as tips on what teachers always need in their classroom. Get them something that they can use, appreciate, enjoy, and make their teaching experience a little better! Whether it's an organizational tool or a classroom staple, you can get some great ideas on what to get your teacher friend (or relative) here, whether they teach math, science, art, history, music, english or art!

Teachers Open the Door

Thanks to teachers, we learn what we love

Teachers Open the Door Art Print

Thanks to teachers, we can learn what we love. They give guidance, they show you the way, and they enrich our lives with knowledge, and give hope.

Click any of the teacher gifts below to find thousands more gift ideas for your 1st grade teacher, 12th grade teacher, or anyone in between! There are endless gift ideas to choose from, like #1 teacher coffee mugs, stickers, t-shirts, polos, custom teacher mousepads, stainless steel travel mugs, and much more to choose from! Click below to get started on your search.

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History, science, math, or English? Find the perfect teacher gift on CafePress!

If you're looking for the perfect customized, most unique teacher gifts you can find, CafePress is a great place to start. With millions of designs and hundreds of different styles, you could spend all day finding one-of-a-kind gifts to show your appreciation!

Do The Math Laminated Poster

Cool Scrapbooks for Teachers on eBay

Give the gift of memories!

What better than to give memories to a teacher, or a scrapbook that they can organize their own thoughts, ideas and photos?

Gifts for English Teachers

They teach your children to read - an invaluable gift!

Whatever you get your child's English teacher is going to be nothing compared to the gift that they are giving your child. The gift of being able to read is invaluable. A child cannot make it far in life without being able to read. Some excellent gift ideas for English teachers can be found below!

More Unique Teacher Gifts

Inspire, relax, motivate, and show your appreciation!

What teachers really want, like anyone else, is to be shown some appreciation. The amount of money you spend is irrelevant to a teacher. They just want to teach others and help, while knowing that what they are doing is making an impact. These gift ideas are a great way to do just that!

Imagination Poster

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Gifts for History Teachers

Gifts with historical significance that they'll love!

Chances are, any history teacher is also going to be a history buff! A poster for their classroom will not only help them out, but be great for other students to enjoy and learn from even more! For some cool ideas, check below for Civil War posters, World War II posters and many other unique things history teachers will really appreciate.

Battles of The Civil War Map
Art Print

Surrender of Burgoyne, Revolutionary War Art Print

Flag Raising on Iwo Jima, February 23, 1945 Art Print

Rosenthal, Joe

Sunset Pygramids Poster
Satie, Alain

Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece Photographic Print

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Art Print

Eiffel Tower Through Gates Poster

Show your Appreciation for your Teacher

Teacher thank you cards, mousepads, shirts & more!

Teacher themed totes, t-shirts and much more! A teacher has arguably one of the hardest jobs on the planet! Let them know that you appreciate all that they've done with one of these cool gifts below, or click through an item to start searching for something else.

Teacher Art Print

Induldge Their Ears with an Ipod!

Why not show your appreciation for the teacher in your life with the gift of music?

Ipods have become so much more reasonably priced over the years, it's easy to get a great ipod at a great price. Teachers can listen to this at their desk on break, use it at home, or kick back and relax whenever they get the chance and listen to some tunes. Click through this ipod to start your own search.

Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

Amazon Price: $65.97 (as of 02/14/2012)
List Price: $49.00

The ipod changed the way we listen to music. No longer do we have to shuffle through piles of CD's and tapes to find our favorite songs, they're easily contained on the convenient Ipod. This one is perfect--reasonably priced, great for the car, exercise, lunch break, and on vacations. For the ultimate treat, load this ipod up with their favorite songs and albums!

More Music Gift Ideas on Amazon

Let them kick back, relax, and enjoy the music!

We all love and listen to music, and it's a necessary part of our education! Not all children grow up to become musicians, but those that do need to have that talent fostered and cultivated throughout their educational years. Show your apprecition for your child's music teacher with these thoughtful gift ideas!

The Supreme Art of the Teacher Giclee Print

Day Planners on Amazon

Perfect for Teachers! Let them organize their day!

Start your own search and see what else you can find on Amazon.

Folders

Teachers always need these!

Organize, organize, organize! If everything is in it's place, you won't be wasting time searching for it!

Gifts for Science Teachers

Whether they're into astronomy, biology, or geology, you can find the perfect gift for them!

Solar systems, biology, frogs, the periodic tables, what's not to like about science? Find the coolest gift for a science teacher right here, with thoughtful t-shirts, unique posters, other gift ideas for science teachers.

"The Eye of God" Helix Nebula Hubble Telescope by Space_Exploration
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Browse Nebula Posters

The Sun and Planets of the Solar System print

Let Them Choose Their Own Gift with a Gift Card!

Teachers might just need some good old self indulgence!

Have a hard-to-shop-for teacher, or just have no idea what to get them? There's nothing wrong with a good old gift card! They always please, and they'll remember it, too.

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Handmade Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Who doesn't love the taste fresh baked cookies?

Help Teachers Organize with a Filing Cabinet!

A practical, necessary gift to keep everything in perfect order!

For the Nature Loving Teacher!

Give the gift of flowers and plants!

Brighten up their day every day with flowers and plants for their home or classroom! If they're a science teacher that loves all things botanical, or just someone that likes a floral touch to their surroundings, this will do wonders! All women love flowers!

Gifts for Math Teachers

Let them express themselves...with numbers!

These cool posters, t-shirts and other gift ideas are the perfect gift for a math teacher. Maybe math isn't your cup of tea, but in the classroom, what better way to get kids motivated than to put math into a slightly different and fun light? And outside of work, they can joke about their love for math and teaching with these funny shirts. Here are some great gift ideas for math teachers:

Math Photographic Print

Math Teacher Unique Book Stack Design-Gifts mug

Math Teacher Stuff on eBay

Teachers are Writing, Typing, Reading and Flipping Papers All Day...

... that's why they might need something for their wrists!

Teachers' wrists have it tough with all of their daily duties. It can be tasking on the hands, finger and wrists. A little exercise to the hand might be just the thing to help them out!

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Show Your Appreciation for Your Teacher

Teachers help us through life and give us hope...

There's the twelve rules of writing, a unique mousepad, a new poster for the classroom... take your pick! These are all gifts that would show your appreciation for your teacher! The thought won't go unnoticed.

The Only 12 1/2 Writing Rules You'll Ever Need Art Print

Persistence Poster

Think outside of the school!

Teachers love their jobs, but it's still a job. Unwinding, relaxing and destressing is a must for all teachers. This should give you some ideas on what to get them, too! Get something related to their personal hobby, sport, favorite movie, a wine club membership, or tickets to a game!

Laptops: A Teacher's Best Friend!

Organize the class, create lesson plans and research!

Cool Gifts for Art Teachers

Get a unique gift for your art teacher that's as creative as they are!

Art teachers love creativity, and anything to do with art. Find a gift they'll love that features a classic artist, an artist's work, or something that they can put on their desk while teaching for an even more creative day!

Half Dome, Yosemite Valley Art Print

Bierstadt, Albert

A teacher tip: stay hydrated!

Teachers talk a lot. They have to! It's their job. This uses up plenty of water in your body, so be sure to drink up during the day with enough water. It's also one of the best ways to prevent sickness.

Stainless Steel Water Bottles

The perfect way for teachers to keep hydrating and healthy!

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nrichford Dec 26, 2011 @ 12:43 pm | delete

Nice collection of options for teacher gifts.

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tandemonimom Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:51 am | delete

Love your teacher gift ideas! Cupid kiss **BLESSING**!

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JaguarJulie Dec 8, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete

I'm thinking something red; something creative; something to do with an apple! How about a red apple polisher? Merry Christmas Everyone!

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StephenC Jun 24, 2010 @ 11:28 pm | delete

Jammed pack with great teacher gift ideas. Love the posters.

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ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 11, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete

I never get gifts from my students. They pretty much quit doing that once they reach high school. It's a bummer. I would love one of those posters.
Thanks for sharing
Lizzy

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LeanneChesser Jan 1, 2010 @ 10:35 am | delete

This is a great lens on unique teacher gifts! The alphabet tie is awesome! I'd add in sticky notes . . . tons and tons of sticky notes (I'm a teacher) :).

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Contrice Jul 5, 2010 @ 7:55 am | delete

I surely agree with you. I can not tell you how many pack of sticky notes I use during a school year.

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24websurf Jan 1, 2010 @ 10:20 am | delete

An extremely nice collection of teachers gifts! My grandmother was a teacher, so I have always held great respect foe them. The Temple of Poseidon picture is gorgeous! ~Blessed!

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KarateKatGraphics Nov 20, 2009 @ 2:31 pm | delete

Some terrific ideas here! 5* and rolled to squidoo.com/too-much-homework

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ClassyGals Nov 10, 2009 @ 6:39 pm | delete

Great gift ideas for teachers! Your lens is featured on Best Teacher Gifts. Kindly stop by.
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