There’s no doubt that teachers are among the hardest working people you know. Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12. For those who want to thank a Northern Virginia teacher, we’ve rounded up a few gift ideas.
Gifts for a teacher with a sense of humor
Desktop Therapist, $29.50, Paper Source, multiple area locations, papersource.com
Quiet Time Sticker, $4.50, Penny Post, 1201 King St., Alexandria, shoppennypost.com
This Meeting Could Have Been An Email Notepad, $9, Jenni Bick Custom Journals, 1300 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC, jennibick.com
Gifts for a teacher who needs some relaxation
Lavender Gift Box, $35, Made in ALX, 533 Montgomery St., Alexandria, madeinalx.com
Rest and Relaxation Gift Bundle price varies, Paper Source, multiple area locations, papersource.com
Desk Yoga Card Deck, $20, Uncommon Goods, uncommongoods.com
Gifts for a teacher who keeps a stylish classroom
Customizable Cart Tags, $10.99, The Container Store, multiple area locations, containerstore.com
Teacher Journal, $22, The Urban Farmhouse, 5140 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, theurbanfarmhousestore.com
Tabletop Writing Center, $149, Lakeshore Learning Store, Festival at Manchester Lakes: 7009-A Manchester Blvd., Alexandria, lakeshorelearning.com
School Supply Cake, starting at $79.95, Campus Survival Kits, campussurvivalkits.com
Gifts for a teacher who is ready for summer vacation
Sunshine Wine Box, $118, Cheers in a Box, cheersinabox.com
Dry Erase School Countdown Mug, $16.99, Banner’s Hallmark, multiple area locations, bannershallmark.com
Send a Little Sunshine Gift Box, $31.99, The Spice & Tea Exchange, 320 King St., Ste. 112, Alexandria, spiceandtea.com
Travel Journal, $25, Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com
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