Maybe you are a principal looking for teacher gifts for your world language team or you are a parent looking to give a holiday gift with a little more meaning this year, or you are a Spanish teacher participating in your department’s Secret Santa this year. This list of Spanish teacher gifts would make any Spanish teacher smile! Your gift doesn’t have to be large or extravagant. Often, when it has more meaning and thought, it will be received with more appreciation. So, check out these awesome teacher gifts below.
Teachers can use these gifts to decorate their classrooms, as prizes during games, and as student gifts for your AP students or your teacher assistants. Teachers spend so much money on their own classroom, and this is a great time to help them offset the cost by providing them with little teacher gifts that make them smile and that they can use to brighten their classroom!
Classroom Prizes
No teacher likes to spend their own money on classroom supplies. But almost all teachers do, and all teachers do it to make their students smile. So, give a teacher some prizes that they can use for their students. We love motivating students with prizes. So why not have these prizes relate to Spanish class. No more Jolly Ranchers or Free Homework Passes (although the kids love that). Check out these favorite prizes you can get on Amazon:
- 100 Pieces Sticker Set. Put on your water bottle, laptop, notebooks, or use them as prizes for your students!
- 155 Motivational Spanish Stickers
- Mini Notebooks with llamas and cactus themes
- Llama pens
- Croc shoe charms – almost all our students have crocs!
Lanyards as Spanish Teacher Gifts
Most schools require teachers to use lanyards to display their identification at all times. If your school lets you choose your own lanyard, this is one way to show off your style! Here are some favorites of mine: llama lanyard, Frida Kahlo lanyard, Mexican floral lanyard, calaveras lanyard,
Christmas sweater decoration
Help a teacher show some school pride by getting them a handmade mini Christmas sweater ornament for their classroom. You can customize these sweaters with their current school logo or abbreviation. Or if they are a proud alumni of their college, you can order one in the school colors and logo! You can find these adorable, personalized sweaters from Amazingknits on Etsy.
Magnets
Our white boards are almost always magnetic. I usually use plain magnets to display posters or student work when they are presenting. But then I received some llama magnets as a gift, and then I began to use these because they were way more fun. This is a fun time to add some personalization into your classroom decor and even some conversation starters with your students.
Teacher Reflection Journal
Every year is different for teachers. Every year has memorable moments that make you laugh so hard you could pee your pants or scratch your head because you have no idea what just happened. You also make a million decisions each year, trying to improve your classroom management, student engagement, professional growth, and more. Keep track of these memories and growth with a teacher reflection journal. This specific journal is for a five-year period and has 40 quick writing prompts for each year! What a way for a teacher to remember their career. This is a great gift from administration to new teachers or veterans!
Themed Post-Its
Teachers go through post-it notes quicker than probably anybody else. But what if your post-it notes were just a little bit more special. Here are some fun themed post-it notes for Spanish teachers.
TpT Gift Card
I don’t drink coffee, and I would usually get Starbucks or Dunkin cards from students that I would just pass along to my husband. Why not provide teachers with a gift card they will definitely use? We all know that teachers are short on time and energy, especially around this time of year. A Teachers Pay Teachers gift card is the perfect gift for teachers of any level, grade, or subject.
Spanish Teacher Shirt
Spanish teachers love rockin’ the Hispanic/Spanish t-shirts. I recently purchased a few from Target, including a Frida Kahlo shirt, a Celia Cruz shirt, and a calavera shirt. You can find tons of shirts on Etsy, too! Plus, this is something they can wear inside or outside of the classroom.
Games in Spanish
Bananagrams, Spot It, Story Cubes, Scrabble in Spanish, Guess Who. The options are endless! Having a closet of fun games can be great for Spanish Club advisors, teachers during homeroom, and even on project days or short weeks with assemblies!
Experiences as Teacher Gifts
Teachers are people, too. And world language teachers love culture and travel. No, you can’t afford to get them a trip abroad, but you can gift them with tickets or admission to a cultural event or experience! Maybe you live in a city with an art museum or a local Mexican restaurant that gives cooking classes. Check your local theater or art council to see if there are any upcoming Hispanic events like a dance show or musical artist.
Personalized Stationary or Thank You Cards
Teachers are always writing notes. It could be a to-do list, a thank you note to a colleague, or a quick note for a substitute. Having their own stationary or personalized thank you cards or “gracias” cards would be a thoughtful touch!
Happy Shopping! I hope you’re able to find some amazing, personal, and thoughtful teacher gifts for the Spanish teacher in your life!
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