I know it’s time for back to school, not teacher appreciation week. But these welcome back ideas for teachers will come in pretty handy if you’re trying to get in good with your child’s teacher from the start.
If you’ve read my about me, that you may already realize that I have a special place in my heart for teachers. You see, before I started this motherhood journey, I was a special education teacher.
And I can tell you that teachers can definitely use a little extra love during the first week of school. It is completely hectic and full of long-nights, no true lunch breaks, sleepless nights, and lots and lots of nerves.
While your child (and possibly you), are nervous to start a new year, so is your teacher. So why not try one of these welcome back ideas for teachers to start their school year off on the right foot?
Now, I’m not talking about bribing your teacher (although some might wrongly appreciate that, too). I am talking about giving them a small token of your appreciation. Nothing expensive and definitely nothing overly complicated.
So let’s check out some really easy welcome back ideas for teachers. Each of these ideas includes a link to a FREE printable to make your own!
Welcome Back Ideas for Teachers
21+ Free Printable Teacher Gifts
Caffeine and Chocolate Gift Tag from Whipperberry (Guest Post by Over the Big Moon)
Sharpee Gift Tag from Skip to my Lou
Happy First Day Tags from I Heart Naptime
Back to School Teacher Survival Kit from The Typical Mom
Pencil Sharpener or Pencil Gift Tag from Mom Envy
Gift Card Holder from Somewhat Simple
Flips Chocolate Covered Pretzels Tag from Simply This and That
Trail mix and coordinating gift tag from us at Mom Envy.
Eos “apple” Gift Tag from Real Housemoms
Back to School Paper Products Gift Tag from Over the Big Moon
Thanks a choco-lot gift tag that’s perfect to use with a variety of chocolate snacks. Chocolate is always a great way to start off on a good foot with a teacher. Grab the gift tag here from Mom Envy.
Hand Soap Gift Tag from Home Room Mom (one of many tags available to print from them)
Socks Gift Tag from Fun Squared
Notebook Gift Tags from Crazy Little Projects
Flair Pens are a simple yet great gift for teachers – I love to buy a colorful set so they’re more unique. Get the free flair gift tag here from Mom Envy.
“Extra” Gum Gift Tag from The Crafting Chicks
Lotion Gift Tag from Inspiration Made Simple
Marker or Crayon Tag from The Resourceful Mama
If You Give a Teacher a Cookie Tag from Thirty Handmade Days
Candy Apple or Apple Gift Tag from Skip to My Lou – Guest Post by A Girl and a Glue Gun
Post-It or Notepad Gift Tag from Capturing Joy
One Smart Cookie Gift Tag from A Pumpkin and a Princess
Lattee or Coffee Themed Gift Tag from Frog Prince Paperie
Donuts are a special little treat perfect for the hectic and busy back to school week. Download this free teacher donut gift tag here from Mom Envy.
Orange Gift Tag from Chickabug




























Hilary
Wednesday 13th of July 2022
Hello, I am trying to print out the 21 free back to school teacher prints and cannot find the download button anywhere. Usually it is on the last picture of the page, but it is not there. Can you help me, these seem awfully cute to miss. Thanks, Hilary
Laura
Monday 25th of July 2022
Hi Hilary, These are a round up of posts from multiple bloggers. You'll have to click on the link for the one you want and download it from their site. Hope this helps!
Jolene Shannon
Thursday 30th of January 2020
Do you do other tags also? I need some for marketing and i have the quotes, I just need them printed on tags
Laura
Saturday 1st of February 2020
I don't think I have anything that would fit that! Sorry!