If you’re anything like me, as hard as you try to be that person that gets everything done in advance, time and time again you find yourself frantically trying to get things done at the last minute. Despite the 9,000 times I’ve told myself, “This year, you’re going to have your sh** together!” I’m literally always back in the same exact position.
Whether it’s lesson planning or holiday shopping, my great intentions to be done ahead of time have, alas, failed me again. So here I am, less than a week until Winter Break and still scrambling for student and staff gifts, not to mention gifts for my own family.
Since I’m pretty sure I’m not alone here, I curated this list of 9 last minute gifts for teachers that will arrive before Christmas. Almost all of these gifts will even get here before Friday, just in time to gift them to your favorite teacher besties.
- This 24-pack of flair pens. Not only are they on sale for $18.63 from $24.92, but they are available for free one-day shipping (what?!). They can be on your doorstep by tomorrow. Modern mail is uhh-mazing.
- Farmhouse wooden beads. These are perfect for the classroom or the home, so they are a win-win gift for your stylish teacher bestie. They are only $10.99 and are available for free one-day shipping with Prime. We love you, delivery workers.
- “Because Virtual Teaching” wine glass. This is the perfect gift for your wine-loving coworker. We wish the price point was a little lower (it’s $23.95), but it’s so fitting for this year that we might just have to buy it. Free two day delivery.
- Alex and Ani teacher bangle. I have this bangle in gold and it’s the cutest. Alex and Ani is a well-known brand that makes high-quality bangles. This one has a cute teacher charm AND it’s $8 off! I won’t judge you if you buy it for yourself. (It gets here in two days).
- Madewell 3-pack masks. If you aren’t dressed head to toe in Madewell, are you really even a teacher? Why not complete the look with these insanely cute Madewell masks. Unfortunately, these won’t be here before Winter Break, but they will be here before Christmas. This might just be the perfect stocking stuffer for… yourself.
- This double-sided felt letter board. OK, every teacher needs one of these! This one is amazing because it’s DOUBLE SIDED (ummm, k) so it can be either black or grey. It also comes with a sorting tray, different sized letters, cursive words and cute symbols. By far the best package deal I’ve seen, and it can be in your possession in just two days if you order now.
- 3-pack small artificial plants. These are perfect for the teacher who loves simple classroom decor. If you’re feeling like an over-achiever, you could even add vinyl lettering to the pots to make them extra cute! “Teach” “Learn” and “Grow” come to mind. (Free two day shipping)
- One of these insulated wine cups paired with a bottle of wine. When in doubt, get a teacher a bottle of wine. These adorable marble wine tumblers come in a pack of 2 for $20, so you can give one to each of your teaching partners. Bonus points that they will arrive before Friday.
- Home Body (the new Rupi Kaur book). “Home Body is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself – reminding readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change.” With the way 2020 has been, every teacher deserves to have this book in their personal library. Free one-day delivery.
That’s it!
It’s going to take a LOT of self-control to order these as gifts and not for myself. Good luck & happy shopping! Here’s to being prepared next time (HA).
Xo,
Kelsey
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