Looking for a simple and practical end-of-year teacher gift idea? This DIY pouch with a Target gift card, fun pen, and chapstick is thoughtful, easy to assemble, and always a hit with teachers.
Teacher Gift Idea
If you’re looking for a simple, affordable, and actually useful teacher gift idea to wrap up the school year, this one’s for you!
This time of year can be so busy, and putting together teacher gifts doesn’t need to be complicated. I wanted to create something that felt thoughtful and cute—but was also practical and easy to put together with just a few items. These little pouches were the perfect solution.
Inside each one, I included:
- A Target gift card (because who doesn’t love Target?)
- A glitter pom-pom pen for a little fun
- A chapstick—because teachers are always on the go and can never have too many!
I added a bit of festive ribbon and topped it off with a cute thank-you tag that says:
“Thank you for helping me grow! You are APPRECIATED more than you know!”
It all came together so sweetly. These gifts are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school teachers—and honestly, would work just as well for coaches, staff, or classroom volunteers.
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Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift
One of my favorite parts about this little end-of-year gift is how easy it is to customize based on what you have on hand or your budget. You could switch out the gift card, pick different ribbon colors, or add other small items like hand lotion or stickers.
The pouches are such a great size—they fit everything perfectly and look adorable when fully assembled. And since they come with a keychain clip, they’re super practical too.
This idea is:
- Affordable
- Thoughtful
- Easy to assemble
- Totally usable!
DIY Teacher Gift
I picked up all of my supplies at Hobby Lobby, but I’ve also rounded up some similar finds online so you can recreate this look easily—especially if you’re a last-minute gifter like I tend to be.
Shop the Supplies
Similar items to everything I used is linked below so you can recreate these gifts with just a few clicks. Most items are affordable and easy to grab online—especially if you’re last-minute like I usually am.
- Mini coin pouches
- Gift cards (Target, coffee shops, etc.)
- Pom-pom pens
- Lip balm or chapstick
- Festive ribbon
- Printable gift tags (I made mine on Canva!)
Get the Template here
Teacher Gift Supplies
These Also Make Great Gifts For:
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Classroom volunteers
- End-of-year gifts for coaches, aides, or office staff
I’ve found that these little pouches are always a hit—and they look like you put in a lot more effort than you actually had to (which is the best kind of project, right?).
Save This Idea for Later
Not quite ready to make these yet? No worries!
Pin the image below or save this post so you can come back when you’re ready to put everything together. Whether you’re wrapping up preschool or celebrating the end of 5th grade, this gift is a sweet and simple way to say “thank you” to the people who make such a big difference.
