The Best Holiday Gifts for Teachers - Darn Good Yarn

The Best Holiday Gifts for Teachers

Written by Kate Curry

Teachers are some of the most important people in our society. Who else can we trust to teach our kids and make sure that they're prepared for the future? When it comes to appreciation, especially nowadays, teachers need some love! If you're looking for the best holiday gift for a teacher in your life, this gift guide will help you!

P.S.- I married a teacher and this gift guide is teacher approved!

1. Sari Wrap Skirts - Neutral Tones

Teachers deserve to relax and don't always have a ton of time to pull together an outfit before they have to rush off to school. Our sari wrap skirts are the perfect gift! Coming in a range of calming neutral shades that are ultra-easy to match with other colored tops or sweaters. These skirts can be worn as skirts, dresses, shawls, and tops, making this single piece of clothing super versatile!

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2. Rainbow Oasis: Recycled Sari Curtain Drapes

Always on the hunt for classroom decorations, these rainbow oasis drapes are the best holiday gifts for teachers! Each drape is brightly colored and one-of-a-kind, making a drab classroom a little bit friendlier!

Shop Recycled Silk Rainbow Oasis Drapes here:

3. Aanya Adjustable Short Kaftan

These short tunics are a godsend. They are made out of reclaimed sari fabric and are one-of-a-kind. Super soft and easy to dress up or down, these tunics are also machine washable, so if those silly students start a food fight, cleanup will be a breeze!

Shop Aanya Adjustable Kaftans here:

4. Sari Silk Medley Scarf

These scarves are amazing. Made out of reclaimed sari silk, these paneled scarves are one-of-a-kind and can be worn and accessorized in a bunch of ways. These scarves are the perfect gift for someone you don't know well, too. If you're looking for a gift for your child's teacher - you can't go wrong with one of these silky babies.

Shop Recycled Silk Medley Scarves here:

5. Editor's Boxes

Editor's Boxes are some of our best-loved boxes and the best holiday gift for a teacher. Crafters all around the world have adored and given 5 stars to these funky little boxes. Crammed packed with yarn, notions, and other crafting goodies, no one in their right mind would turn their nose up at an editor's box!

Shop the Harvest Editor's Box here:

6. Amara Long Recycled Sari Duster

These dusters bring a dash of flair to any teacher's closet. Made out of reclaimed sari fabric, these one-of-a-kind dusters look classy when worn over a simple black top and black bottoms. Definitely the best holiday gift for teachers! What teacher doesn't love a simple outfit that looks elegant?

Shop Amara Recycled Sari Dusters here:

7. Yarn of the Month Subscription

If the teacher in your life is wild about yarn and cares about the planet, our Yarn of the Month Subscription is the perfect gift! This monthly subscription comes with one skein of yarn that is made by our artisans in India and helps support over 600 of those very same artisans. Each subscription comes with a free digital pattern coupon code and a few other awesome perks. Teachers will love being able to learn about new yarn while taking some much needed time for themselves.

Shop Yarn of the Month Subscriptions here:

9. Gift Cards!

If you're stumped, you can never go wrong with a gift card! Teachers love a good gift card. Honestly, teachers are happy with any gifts and they deeply appreciate any thought that you put behind their gift!

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Meet the Author

Profile picture of the author, Kate Curry, wearing a dark red Nanda Poncho sitting on concrete stairs in front of brick wall.

Kate has been on the Darn Good Yarn team since 2018.

They have their degree in Creative Art Therapy & Psychology - and like crafting and animals a little too much.