First of all, it truly is the thought that counts when it comes to gifts for teachers. Whether it’s a handmade card or yet-another-coffee-mug, any teacher will be touched you made the effort. Still, if you’re getting a gift, you want it to be something they’ll like and use! For this list, I stuck to the basics and included only gifts I thought almost any teacher would enjoy.

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Cozy Blanket Choose their favorite color if you know it, or go with a neutral white that will match any decor.
Hand Sanitizer Bath and body products can be tricky since you likely don't know their skin type or scent preferences, but hand sanitizer is always needed!
Dry Erase Markers Fresh dry erase markers always feel like a treat. It's the little things, especially if you're working at an under-resourced school!
Flair Pens These felt tip pens are many teachers’ favorite for grading and planning!
Lip Balm Set Burt's Bees is a pretty safe bet! Just stick with un-tinted if you don't know the teacher's preference.
The Teacher’s Guide to Self-Care Just about any teacher could use a practical guide to practicing stronger self-care, especially after the past few years!
Target Gift Card Really don’t know what they’d like? A Target gift card will always be appreciated, as long as you have a Target nearby!
Starbucks Gift Card Ditto Starbucks gift card! Even if they don’t drink coffee, they can pick up another treat before or after school to brighten their day.
Sticky Notes Post-it notes will always get used, especially in fun colors!
Sharpies A fresh set of Sharpies will make any teacher smile!

10 Gifts Under $15 for ANY Teacher