Fun Really Easy Crafts for Your Teacher

DIY Teacher Appreciation Crafts are a great way to start the new school year or say thank you for all the hard work your teacher has done.

These 15 appreciation projects make perfect teacher gifts to show your gratitude.

Let's dive right in and take a look at the full list.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher appreciation week 2022 runs from Monday, May 2nd till Friday, May 6th.

Why do we celebrate teacher appreciation week?

Being a teacher is hard work. Since 1984, National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) has designated one week in May to honor teachers for their hard work educating our children.

During this week children bring thank you cards, little gifts, or crafts to show their gratitude and celebrate their teachers.

What kinds of DIY teacher gifts will be appreciated?

You might wonder which gifts for teachers are appreciated?

According to teachers the best teacher gifts are:

practical
do not take a lot of storage
have a personal touch

My experience as a parent is, that teachers really appreciate practical gifts which can be used in the classroom. Therefore gift cards are never out of style and especially Amazon seems to be a good choice since you can nearly everything there.

But just handing out a gift card might seem a little bit plain, so why not add a personal touch and craft a thank you card with it?
Why not use our Flower Pot Template, or Lady Bug Printable for this occasion and make an individual card out of them?

If that doesn't suit you, just have in mind if you prefer to buy a gift consider that it doesn't take up a lot of storage space in the classroom. It can be pretty tight in there with all the art and craft supplies a teacher needs during the school year.

15 DIY Teacher Gifts

Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Watch Me Grow – Mason Jar Gift
DIY Toothbrush Spray Art Card
Free Thank You for Being a Great Teacher Printable
Back to School Interview Card – "About Me" Apple Craft
Coffee Mug for Teachers
DIY Heart String Art
Apple Block Decor using Scrap Wood
Cricut Teacher Gift Idea: Monthly Plexiglass Calendar
Teacher Hand Sanitizer Gift
First Day Of School Teacher Gift
Paper Airplane Teacher Appreciation Card
Butterfly Appreciation Craft
Mason Jar Thank You Teacher Craft

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DIY Pressed Flower Art

These adorable pressed flower bookmarks will show your teachers how much you appreciate them and help them to stay organized during the school year!

It gives you and your children the perfect opportunity to go for a walk and pick some flowers. Just be aware that this is not a last-minute teacher appreciation gift and the flowers need time to try.

You will need time to plan ahead!

Watch Me Grow - Mason Jar Gift

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This "Watch Me Grow" mason jar makes an adorable first day of school gift and a nice classroom decoration everyone will enjoy.

Be aware you do not have to buy a new mason jar for this teacher's craft. Simply recycle an old glass of your spaghetti sauce the next time!

DIY Toothbrush Spray Art Card

Create this adorable teacher appreciation card with help of an old toothbrush. Your children will love this spray project and so will your teacher.

All you need is an old toothbrush and some watercolors and you are good to go.

Free Thank You for Being a Great Teacher Printable

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Your kids' teachers will love receiving this thank you for being a great teacher printable for teacher appreciation week or end-of-the-year. This free template contains fun prompts for your children to fill out.

Since you do not need a lot of supplies for this teacher craft, it is the perfect last-minute gift for busy moms.

Back to School Interview Card - "About Me" Apple Craft

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This pop-up apple back-to-school interview card is an adorable way for your child to introduce themselves to their new teacher!

It can also easily be changed and used during teacher appreciation week. Simply change the inside with a handwritten note and write thank you on the apple.

Coffee Mug for Teachers

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DIY coffee mug for teachers with the phrase "thank you for helping me grow" to show how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication.

DIY Heart String Art

Make this easy heart-shaped nail string art and show your teacher how much you care for her with this adorable DIY teacher appreciation gift idea.

It makes a nice decoration for your classroom or at home.

Apple Block Decor

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Bring an apple to your teacher's desk. Putting some leftover scrap wood to use, we'll show you how to make adorable DIY apple decorations. They are super cute, especially as fall decorations!

Cricut Teacher Gift Idea: Monthly Plexiglass Calendar

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Create a truly useful Appreciation gift for a teacher. This step by step tutorial with shoe you how to create a reusable plexiglass calendar with some adhesive vinyl and a Cricut machine.

Teacher Hand Sanitizer Gift

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This Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift is quick to make with a cute printable tag. Give hand sanitizer gifts to teachers and all school staff to show you care.

This is a very thoughtful gift, especially during this challenging time we are living in right now!

First Day Of School Teacher Gift

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Which teacher does not need markers?

This adorable free printable teacher appreciating gift is super easy to make and will make them smile.

Paper Airplane Teacher Appreciation Card

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Make this adorable airplane card and surprise your teacher. It is the perfect craft project for craft lovers and will make your teacher smile!

Butterfly Teacher Appreciation Craft

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Another school year is upon us, so why not show your teacher the skills you learned with this adorable butterfly appreciation craft. It is super easy and fun to make for sure!

'Thank you for helping me GROW!' Teacher Gift Idea

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This easy mason jar project makes the perfect teacher gift during appreciation week. As your teachers watched you grow over the school year, they can watch their new plant grow and think about you.

DIY Decorative Storage Can

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Help your teacher to stay organized with this adorable rustic burlap and lace storage can. Buy some new pens to go in it, add a personalized card and you are good to go.

Enjoy!

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