With the holiday season approaching quickly, now is the perfect time to grab your gifts for your teacher friends! Finding the perfect gift for the educator in your life can be difficult. With millions of products to choose from, it can get overwhelming fast. What is even more challenging, is that every teacher has a different personality. What works for one teacher, might not work for the next. It’s near impossible to find a one size fits all gift for the educator in life.
Lucky for you, I’ve compiled a list of items for both in-person and remote teachers, by aesthetics! Aesthetics are a form of self-expression through art, accessories, and clothing, to showcase a person’s personality through items. From classroom decorations to planners and journals, find the perfect items for your educator pals!
Chic Modernist
The chic modernist teacher finds themselves styling elegant, fashionable, and trendy items. Dressing in a meaningful and presentable way, but still being comfortable is the highlight of this aesthetic. The chic modernist teacher can be found sporting solid patterns and neutral colors like beige, cream, grays, white, and black.
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Water Bottle Sleeve: Nothing says chic or modern more than this Faux Leather Sleeve Waterbottle Cover. This cover is fashionable, trendy, and really cute!
Book: She Minds Her Own Business, focuses on an entrepreneur who pursued her goals, designed her life, and loved every inch of it! This is perfect for the teacherpreneur in your life.
Planner: A simple, clean planner is perfect for the chic modernist in your life. The simple, yet functional planner can be found in 2 different sizes and three different colors.
Journal: Nothing screams modern more than a reusable notebook! This notebook comes with a fixion pen, microfiber cloth, and instructions on how to transfer handwritten notes to a digital file. It’s really the notebook of the future if you don’t have a tablet already!
Blouse: This satin silk button-down is the perfect combination of fashionable yet functional for the chic modernist.
Gift Card: A Nordstrom gift card is the perfect gift for the chic modernist. Whether they’re looking for a new pair of earrings, a bag to hold their teacher supplies, or a new work outfit, Nordstrom has it all.
Quote Wall Art: These 6, black and white motivational quotes are perfect for the classroom. Not only is the artwork sleek and modern, but the chic modernist wants to share positive affirmations and gratitude every day!
Headphones: Overhead, noise canceling, with call and voice control, these silver headphones are the perfect gift for an at-home teacher or digital nomad.
Laptop Bag: This stylish tote bag is the modern-day briefcase. Perfect for storing all the planners, water bottles, teacher supplies, and laptops needed for a day of teaching in person or on the go.
bOHO bESTIE
Boho, also known as bohemian, pulls from hippie influences and focuses on a free-spirited mind and living in harmony. A boho teacher bestie loves colors, patterns, and prints in neutral, earthy, and grimy colors. Commonly found within the aesthetic are items that include embroidery, faux fur, tie-dye, florals, and geometric shapes.
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Water Bottle Stickers: This 100-piece boho sticker collection is perfect for your boho teacher bestie. They are waterproof vinyl stickers that can be placed on any surface! Perfect for a water bottle, laptop case, or handing out to students.
Book: Nothing screams boho bestie more than the book, The Four Agreements. This powerful book aims to transfer the lives of readers to shift their mindset on freedom, true happiness, and love.
Journal: This 20-piece notepad mini is perfect for boho teachers on the go. The small size allows it to easily fit in a pocket, purse, or backpack.
Planner: This yearly planner includes weekly and monthly agenda organization, a sticker pack to highlight important dates and events, and an earthy abstract cover.
Headband: A boho bestie can’t go without a headband! Boho has many different types of hairstyles, but all are rooted in a free-flowing and natural. This stylish and functional headband is perfect for the boho teacher.
Gift Card: Free People is an American bohemian apparel and lifestyle retail company that sells women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, intimates, and swimwear. What better way to spoil your boho teacher bestie than with a Free people gift card?!
Rainbow Wall Art: This 90-piece boho rainbow decoration is perfect for the in-person or at-home classroom! These cutouts can be used in so many different ways including on a bulletin board, as a classroom background, or just to fill an empty all in the classroom.
Laptop Cover: Every teacher needs a laptop. Every teacher also needs to protect their laptop. This MacBook Air laptop and keyboard cover has the perfect design that a boho teacher bestie is sure to love.
Cup Holder: This woven-bamboo rattan cup holder holds a standard clear glass (cup included). This beautiful decoration is perfect for a boho teacher bestie to sip some tea, water, or iced coffee!
cottagecore
Similar to bohemian, the cottagecore aesthetic is centered on ideas of simple living and living in harmony with nature. This aesthetic pulls from a lot of nature-based aesthetics, focusing on countryside vibes. Key colors and elements include green, brown, yellow, cream, off-white, and muted pastels.
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Water Bottle: This glass, square swing bottle screams cottagecore. With multiple functions including storing, preserving, and displaying oils or liqueurs, this water bottle is perfect for an earthly, cottagecore teacher.
Book: Although the book Pride and Prejudice is over 200 years old, it’s a timeless classic. Set in the English countryside, the protagonist explores the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
Journal: This beautiful PU leather journal is available in 4 different colors and 2 different sizes. The journal is sealed with a retro butterfly pendant and a unique design imprinted on the front of the cover. The best part about this journal is that it’s reusable, meaning once it’s full, the paper can be taken out, stored safely, and replaced with a new paper.
Planner: This dark green planner is more than a standard planner. It incorporates a budget planner, goal-setting and strategizing pages, an events calendar, and more! The leafy display really resonates with anyone who loves cottagecore aesthetic.
Sweater: This sweater is the perfect combination of cozy and cottagecore. The cardigan style allows for multiple different ways to wear the sweater while sticking to the root of cottagecore with color and pattern.
Gift Card: An Etsy gift card is the perfect gift for the cottagecore teacher. Etsy is a global online marketplace, where small business owners come to make, buy, and sell unique, handmade pieces. A perfect way to support other cottagecore teachers and creators!
Hanging Ivy Vines: Greenery, house plants, and home gardens are a staple of the cottagecore aesthetic. Although artificial, this ivy looks vivid and real making it the perfect decoration for an in-person or at-home classroom.
Mouse Pad: This beautifully designed floral mouse pad is a tiny design element that can really elevate any office or desk space. The mouse pad is made of natural rubber, which is non-slip and waterproof! An easy and practical gift for a cottagecore teacher.
Wall Calendar: This dark lunar calendar doubles as a functional calendar and beautiful wall art. This comes with its own hook attached, so the only thing needed is a place to display the calendar!
dark academia
Dark Academia is also known as Goth Academia. This aesthetic incorporates elements of educational studies with an emphasis on literature, poetry, arts, architecture, and more. It is related to finding beauty within dark places. Key colors include black, red, navy, purple, and dark shades of brown.
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Coffee Mug: This temperature-controlled mug keeps a cup of coffee or tea perfectly hot for hours at a time. This is perfect for long hours of prep work or student instruction.
Book: Edgar Allan Poe: The Ultimate Collection is the perfect gift for the dark academia teacher. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories and is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States.
Journal: This journal is designed to look rustic and ancient. Down to the very details on the cover, which includes a key, the color of the paper, and the weathered leather cover. This journal is perfect for watercolor, note-taking, or sketching since it does not include any lines.
Planner: This planner is really high quality, featuring 18 months of weekly and monthly planning pages. The unique and beautifully designed cover is a match made for the teacher with dark academia vibes.
Sweater: Simple, dark, and elegant. This sweater features a turtleneck with ribbing on the collar, hem, and cuffs for a clean, put-together look.
Gift Card: Barnes and Noble is the perfect place to get a gift card for the dark academia teacher. At the world’s largest retail bookseller, there is a book or knick-knack in every aisle. The dark academia teacher is inquisitive and wants to continue to learn and grow through reading.
Moon Phases Mirror: The moon is often a symbolic element of this aesthetic. The moon phases mirror set in black is a unique way to decorate a classroom in a fun and functional way.
Backpack: Everything about this page screams dark academia. The color, the design, it’s even in the title of the gift itself. With PU leather, wide shoulder straps, and handles at the top, this bag can fit any item for the dark academia teacher in your life.
Statue Decor: This is exclusively just for decoration, but the resin as the base of this 6-inch statue is perfect to display on a desk in the classroom. Opt for the hollow statue and teachers can use it as a pen holder too!
comfy cozy
This aesthetic relates to the feeling of being comfortable, relaxed, and happy. This aesthetic applies a little more towards the work-from-home teacher friend but really can span across all settings. Common colors include neutrals with warm undertones like oranges, reds, and browns.
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Water Bottle: This 74-ounce H20 capsule is the perfect gift for a comfy cozy teacher. The large bottle means less time spent getting up from the cozy spot on the couch. Choose from 30 designs for the protective sleeve.
Book: What better way to get comfy and cozy than a feel-good comfort baking cookbook! The Comfort Baking: Feel-Good Food to Savor and Share has over 100 recipes designed to create delicious comfort food to share!
Journal: Being comfy and cozy is all about being in the right mindset. This daily gratitude journal is a perfect gift to get a teacher. Ensuring the day is closed out or started on a positive note is a great way to set and maintain cozy vibes.
Planner: Being a cozy teacher should not be confused with laziness. The comfy cozy teacher is extremely organized and likes a planner to have a tranquil vibe. This planner has really thick paper for the flair pens this teacher has. It is sturdy, stylish, and functional!
Hoodie Blanket: This is perfect for the comfy cozy teacher. The gift is literally called, The Comfy. This is an oversized wearable blanket. Equipped with a marsupial pocket, oversized sleeves, and hood. When wearing this, it feels like you are being hugged by a cloud.
Gift Card: You can’t be comfy or cozy without the perfect scent to set the mood. A Bath and Body Works gift card is perfect for the classroom teacher to grab some extra hand sanitizer and lotion for the classroom. This is also great for the at-home teacher who can burn delicious-smelling candles all day long.
Hanging Twinkle Lights: These twinkle wall lights are a great alternative if the classroom teacher wants to not have the fluorescent overhead lights on. These wall decorations also create an interesting, warm, and inviting backdrop for remote educators.
Lap Laptop Desk: This Lap Laptop Desk takes comfy cozy teaching to the next level. This is plush, comfy, and comes in multiple colors. It’s convenient, lightweight, portable, and comfortable. What more could a comfy cozy teacher want?
Slippers: These slippers come in multiple shades, sizes, and colors. The slip-on design is a convenient and comfy way to get around the house or classroom!
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Cheers!