Even if you don’t have a child in school, you may have a teacher in your social circles or family that would benefit from this teacher gift idea. They pour so much into so many little lives. This one’s just for them. A teacher survival kit filled with essentials that could be useful to have on hand throughout the year. Let’s show some love to all the teachers out there!
Supplies:
Here is everything I used in this survival kit that any teacher would appreciate. Also included is a free printable Back to School Survival Kit tag: (click affiliate links in bold to shop)
Packaging
- Snacklebox – I love using a Snacklebox to organize items and then your teacher can use it for snacks once the school year ends or refill it for the next year.
- Pencil Themed Sticky Notes
- Pink Tule, ribbons and star garland to decorate the kit
- Free Printable Back to School Survival Kit Tags
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mini bottle of Tums
- Emergen-C to boost immunity and ward off all those inevitable back to school germs
- Stain Remover Wipes – I picked some up at Dollar Tree but most stores have Shout stain wipes.
- Mini Aquaphor – useful for so many things such as paper cuts, dry skin and lips.
- Travel Size Mouthwash
- Mini toothbrushes and/or flossers
- Lip Balm – this mini size is perfect for keeping in a desk drawer.
- 5 Hour Energy – these are useful in a pinch when you didn’t sleep well and need all the energy to manage a classroom and get past the mid-day wall.
- Speaking of energy, energy drink mix packets that could be added to a water bottle. Clean Simple Eats makes the best in my opinion.
- Chocolate – necessity, enough said.
- Pain Medicine like Aleve, Tylenol or Advil. You can find mini packs at Dollae Tree or often in checkout lines or gas stations.
- DayQuil – even just a few for the cold that hits the teacher unexpectedly during the day.
- Ricola Cough Drops
- Lens Wipes – even if the teacher doesn’t wear glasses, these can be useful for cleaning screens. I picked mine up at Dollar Tree
- Hair bands
- Gift Card – gift cards are a top rated gift for teachers to receive. This way they can pick up anything else they might need once the school year gets rolling. They often have unfulfilled teacher, wish lists and they may just need a little retail therapy to cope with all the back to school chaos.
Happy Back to School Season
As the school year kicks into high gear, teachers across the globe face the daily challenges of managing classrooms, lesson planning, and connecting with parents and students. By gifting a Teacher Survival Kit, you’re not only showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication, but also providing practical items that will help teachers navigate the school year smoothly. This thoughtful gift idea highlights your understanding of their daily challenges and shows that you care about their well-being. It’s a simple but meaningful gesture that can make a big difference in their day-to-day school life.
