25 thoughtful gifts for teachers to thank them around the holidays

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Teachers form the backbone of our educational system. They teach us everything we need to know in and beyond the classroom, and with endless enthusiasm, patience, and compassion along the way.As the year winds down, it's only proper to show them some love and appreciation. Teaching any age groupkids, teens, adultsis a difficult job that most of us can only attempt to understand. So, as you say goodbye before winter break, make sure to give your teacher the thanks they deserve.They have more than enough mugs in their cabinet by now that you probably shouldn't default to giving them one, no matter how witty the slogan on it is. Instead, give them one of these 25 thoughtful and useful gifts. If you're not already one of their favorite students, you surely will be after they receive something from this list.Looking for more gift ideas'Check out all of Insider Picks' holiday gift guides for 2018 here.A fragrant candleGift an Otherland Candle, $36These sophisticated coconut and soy wax candles come in scents ranging from refreshingCanopy (fig, ivy greens, mint) to rich Chandelier (champagne, saffron, leather).The beautiful look, delightful scents, and personalized matchbox make this candle gifting experience special.A detailed poster of the opening lines from famous novelsGift the Pop Chart Lab 'Diagrammatical Dissertation on Opening Lines of Notable Novels', $30English and grammar teachers will appreciate this chart diagramming the opening lines from 25 famous works of fiction. After admiring thepartitioned, color-coded picto-grammatical representations, they'll want to read the books all over again.A portable tea setGift the ZensMobile Moon Portable Tea Set, $49.99Don't just give them the tea infuser. Give them the cups and a handy carrying case, too, so they can enjoy a hot cup at work or at home. The glass teapot has an integrated infuser plustwo indentations for easy holding, and the tea cups are double-walled and resistant to high temperatures. All the pieces fit snugly in the eye-catching hardshell case so they can take their favorite tea from home to school and beyond.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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