Order by Tuesday, November 24 for US delivery before Christmas.

Gifts for teachers: 10 thank-you ideas they will use

USB Mug Warmer with Auto Shut-Off

Teachers get a lot of mugs and chocolates, so a useful desk gift stands out. Good picks are the USB Mug Warmer with Auto Shut-Off (from $26.99) for tea that stays hot through marking, the A3 Magnetic Dry Erase Weekly Planner (from $13.99) and the 350ml Mini Coffee Vacuum Flask (from $15.99).

For the classroom desk

For staying organized

For the commute

How to choose

  • A group gift from the class works well with the planner plus a flask.
  • For elementary school teachers, the visual timer gets used every day.
  • Add a handwritten card from the child. Teachers keep those.

Will it arrive in time?

Shipping is free and tracked on every order. US orders arrive in 10 to 20 business days, so order by Tuesday, November 24 for delivery before Christmas. Other countries take 10 to 25 business days, so order by November 17.

See also gifts for coworkers and gifts under $15.