Back to school gifts for teachers, according to a former preschool teacher

As a former preschool teacher, my mom appreciated every gift the family gave her. During back-to-school season, she received everything from cash and gift cards to mugs and bath products. While some were more useful than others, my mom tells me that teacher gifts aren’t a requirement and many of her favorite gifts were kind letters from parents or students.

If you’re looking to buy your child’s teacher a little something for back to school, my mom shares her list of the best back to school gifts for teachers. From a 35% off coffee mug warmer to a portable power bank, my mom recommends these gifts for teachers.

Mr. Coffee cup warmer

Teachers can’t always finish their coffee while it’s still hot – in fact, they rarely do, with last-minute copies to make and cats (I mean, kids) to herd. This coffee mug warmer acts like a heating pad to keep coffee, tea, hot chocolate and more from getting cold. It only takes a few minutes to warm up drinks, and a red light indicator lets you know when the surface is hot.

There is currently a 35% discount on the Mr. Coffee cup warmer.

Lands’ End Medium Natural Canvas 5 Pocket Tote

A personalized tote bag was one of the best teacher gifts my mom received from a family. It became her school bag and served as a daily reminder of the kind student she gave her. This canvas tote bag from Lands’ End is similar, but it can hold up to 500 pounds. It has five pockets and a key ring so you can keep everything organized. A unique feature is the water-resistant bottom, so if a teacher places the bag in liquid, the papers inside will stay nice and dry.

Choose from 17 trim colors, four sizes, two handle lengths and an open or zippered top.

Cravebox Gourmet Specialty Snack Box

When hunger strikes, teachers can’t just go to the vending machine and grab something to satisfy their hunger. A box of high-quality, individually wrapped snacks would definitely come in handy. The snack box provides a month’s supply of cookies, crackers, granola bars, popcorn, and more. And if the kids forget their snack or lunch, as my mom points out, teachers can pull something out of the box so they don’t go without.

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion

Washing and sanitizing your hands is just as important in school as it is in actual class. But that’s the point: your hands may be clean, but they’re also dry. Naturium’s body lotion contains ingredients like shea butter and omega fatty acids to restore the skin’s natural barrier and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy. Plus, it’s fragrance-free, so you don’t have to worry about skin irritation.

Miisso 6000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank

You don’t have time to charge your phone when you’re running between classrooms or desks. This portable power bank lets you charge up to three devices at once while on the go. It’s about the size of a credit card and slim enough to fit in your back pocket with one phone at a time. It only takes a few hours to fully charge the power bank and teachers are good to go.

Gutimo Rechargeable Hand Warmers, 2 Pack

Reusable hand warmers are a gift that keeps on giving. These rechargeable hand warmers last up to 12 hours and feature three heat settings. They weigh just 3.5 ounces each and are about a third the size of a phone. And the best part? You can use them individually or together. Plus, they’re 30% off right now.

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