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Gifts for Teachers That They Actually Need
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Ashley Harris
Needing a gift for your child's teacher? Want something other than a gift card? Take it from an actual teacher. These things will definitely be used and/or enjoyed by your favorite teachers!
 
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Sometimes we feel like we live at school, so it's nice to have essentials on hand. Get her the biggest bottle of ibuprofen you can find! Especially if you know your child is THAT kid. 😂
Member's Mark Ibuprofen Softgels, 200 mg, 400 ct.
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Another essential that we always need but can never find! I have an entire toolbox drawer dedicated to lip balm.
Burt's Bees Lip Balm 4-Pack, Natural, Tint-Free
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All of the batteries! In every size! We use batteries for so many things!
Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries, 28 Count
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No one I know has ever complained about a super comfy blanket as a gift! Get it in their favorite color as an added bonus.
Bedsure Sherpa Throw Blanket - Soft, Warm, Beige 50x60
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Another item we always need but rarely have. I also have an entire drawer for hair ties!
Obeoby 100PCS Seamless Nylon Hair Ties
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Trust me when I say that I ALWAYS need a screwdriver or tape measure ,but NEVER have one.
Pink Tool Set
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Even if they already have one of these, they need another one. I have used these 3 tier carts for SO MANY different classroom setups.
YASONIC 3 Tier Metal Rolling Utility Cart
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I go through so many packs of laminating sheets in a year it's ridiculous. I would love not having to buy them myself.
Lamination Sheets
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Sharpies! All the Sharpies! Every color! Every point!
View All Permanent Markers & Marker Pens
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If you know your child's teacher is a little on the *spicy* side, get them a *colorful* adult coloring book
Curse Word Coloring Books
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If your child's teacher is not so *spicy* consider a more inspirational coloring book.
Adult Coloring Books
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Find out their favorite snacks and buy them in bulk!
Flipz Chocolate Covered Pretzels | Flipz Pretzel Snacks
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For all those days on the playground when it's freezing outside! I hate having cold hands and these are perfect to stash in a pocket to keep warm.
OCOOPA Magnetic Rechargeable Hand Warmers 2 Pack
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We never have enough Clorox wipes! And if we do, the other teachers steal them!
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Variety Pack, 75 Ct
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Be careful with scented skin care, as some people are allergic, but body sprays are always a hit!
All Fragrance
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Let's be real. Kid's stink sometimes! A cute air freshener with some refills will help to keep the classroom from smelling like a locker room.
100% Natural Plug-In Air Fresheners | Scent Fill | 80+ Scents
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If your teacher doesn't already have one of these, they want one. Trust me!
PUKAMI Criss Cross Comfy Office Chair
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