Meet The Teacher: What Teachers Really Need to Start the Year Strong

Help the new teachers in your life begin the new year with some practical and fun gift ideas that will be sure to give you an A+ in thoughtfulness. 

 

We love teachers – and that’s why we wanted to clear 10 teachers' Amazon wish lists and give them enough water bottles for their entire school and staff through our Stock Your School campaign. With thousands of teachers and thousands of votes, it was a joy to talk and give back to so many of America’s greatest teachers.

Here’s some ideas on quick Back-to-School gifts you could pull together for  the teacher who will spend hours every day making sure your kiddos learn all they need to know this year.

Bouquet that they can use
Take a 40-ounce Trek tumbler and fill it with a bouquet, but slip in some supplies around the flowers for a fun nod that says you know what is really needed. Stick a few pencils, pens, dry erase markers, rulers or other slim supplies around the blooms. Plus, once the flowers fade, you will have solved his or her hydration needs for the entire year with our popular Trek Tumbler! 
Fill up the Getaway Bag with gift cards and goodies
Work together with a few other back-to-school parents, and gather some gift cards and other self-care items like a blanket, warm socks, good books, Classic, Trek or Mesa water bottle or 360 Voyager to help them unwind after the first few crazy days of school. Grab a Getaway Bag (the hard sides will help display all the goodies perfectly) and add in the loot. You’ll be his or her favorite sight walking into Back-to-School night.

Surprise them with an Amazon wish list haul
The average teacher's Amazon wish list is less than $300. Scroll through your teacher’s list and pick a few must-have items. Or pool together with the class and see if you can knock out the list entirely. Either way, grab a great tote (How about this gorgeous Harper tote, anyone?) and fill it up with all the supplies they already know they need. 
America’s teachers work hard for weeks before school even starts, and they work even harder during the first few, exhausting weeks of school. Show your appreciation for all they do for you and your kids – their new students – by spreading the love as we all head back and hit the books again this fall.