Last Updated on April 26, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Looking for non candy Valentine gifts for teachers? Check out these easy Valentine treats for teachers on your list this year.
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Valentine Treats for Teachers Gifts
For many people, this holiday means candy and lots of it. Everywhere you look, there are heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and colorful candy hearts.
Red and pink lollipops sit in buckets at every cash register. Candy isn’t always a great choice for a gift especially if you don’t know the person your shopping for personally.
Diabetics should avoid large doses of candy. Someone watching their weight won’t appreciate a box of chocolate. Because I follow the Paleo diet, I would rather not have a box of chocolate for any holiday.
We’ve never known the kids’ teachers well enough to know if they would appreciate candy for Valentine’s Day or not. So, we try to think of other types of ideas to give when it comes to Valentines Day gifts for teachers.
Non candy Valentines for teacher
We chose Valentine treats for teachers that aren’t edible to be on the safe side. I had a cute tin bucket that I decided to decorate with Washi tape.
After I decorated it, I filled it with a variety of different beauty products that could be used for pampering.
Homemade Gifts for Teachers
Because I wanted the tin to be usable throughout the year, I didn’t do a typical holiday pattern with red, pink, white, and hearts.
You can use whatever color Washi tape you have on hand or buy some for a red and pink theme if you prefer.
If you don’t want to create your own container, you can easily use a basket that you have leftover from a previous holiday. Or, you can pick one up at the store.
We usually have at least two or three baskets in the closet that we haven’t found a use for.
Valentine’s Day gifts for teachers that aren’t candy
You can choose one or two of these ideas for a Valentine’s Day teacher’s gift. Or, you can choose a selection and make a gift basket.
It really depends on how well you know your child’s teacher and what you feel comfortable doing. There are some years where we only gave a small gift.
And, there are other years we got something a bit larger because the teacher had such an impact on one of the kids.
Valentine Treats for Teachers
Here are some great ideas if you’re wondering what to get that special person on your list.
- Washcloth or bath puff
- Hand lotion. We like the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion.
- Boogie Wipes are perfect for snotty noses or sticky fingers.
- Puffs Fresh Face wipes are great for after a workout.
- School supplies like pencils, a small ruler, Post-it notes, or erasers are always good ideas.
- Instant coffee or a few bags of herbal tea.
- If you know the recipient well, you can always add an iTunes gift card or a gift card to their favorite restaurant for lunch.
What types of non-candy Valentine’s Day teacher gifts do you usually give? Here are some ways to celebrate this holiday without chocolate.
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We usually do the teacher gifts at Christmas and the end of the year. I love the bucket with the washi tape! Usually I just give a gift card, not too exciting.
Gift cards are good too!
I taught 3rd grade for years, and you wouldn’t believe the amounts of heart-shaped boxes of candy I received each year LOL! This is a super idea 🙂
Oh I’m sure! that must be a huge temptation!
Great suggestions! Another thing teachers love are cool colored Sharpies!
Great idea! I love colored Sharpies too!
This is such a cute idea for a teacher’s gift. I seem to always be so busy trying to get the kid’s stuff done…I some how miss out on taking care of the teachers. This looks like a great easy way to take care of them too! Thanks. 🙂
Glad to share, Jodi!
So cute! I think teachers tend to get candied out and really appreciate the gifts like these over candy!
Thanks, Heather. I agree with you!
This is a great idea! It has the personal touch and things are fun and useful. Thank you for the tip!
Glad to share, Joanna!
This is a great idea. I know I would have appreciated gifts like this when I was a teacher.
Thanks, Pam! That is great to know!
I love washi tape. This turned out adorable! This idea could be used for so many different occasions.
Thanks, Angela! That is true!
What a cute idea to use the tape!
Thanks, Jessica. I admit to a slight Washi tape addiction.
Cute idea! I have heard great things about washi tape – love your “green” ideas!
Thank you! I tried to keep it sort of eco-friendly!
You are so creative, that it keeps me excited to see your posts. This is so easy and smart. I think it’s a great idea for birthdays too!
Thank you so much, Tara! That means a lot!
This is a great idea, because you can imagine how much candy the teachers get from their class. They will love these!
That was my thought too!
Love what you did with the pail…cute way to repurpose things. I usually throw a gift card to the bookstore in there…that way they can use it for themselves or for the classroom.
Thanks, Diane! Great idea for the bookstore GC!
What a cute and simple way to decorate the bucket, love that! We usually gift a gift card, so boring I know.
LOL Janel. I’m sure they really appreciate a gift card!
Really cute! We’re a big fan of giving noncandy gifts since they get SOO much anyways.
Very true, Ashley!
This is awesome, I was just searching Pinterest the other day for teachers gifts, so thank you! I love how unique this is, too!
Glad you found the post, Shauna!
I think a non-candy gift idea is great. Most of my kids’ teachers ask for classroom supplies (like Kleenex and wipes). I don’t mind getting that but I want to add something a little more personal just for them. My sister is a teacher and told me she loves to get gift cards.
School supplies & classroom supplies are always a great idea!
I love the idea of non-candy gift ideas. My teacher buys supplies for the kids out of her pocket so its nice to get something personal.
That’s such an excellent idea. I am sure they are just overloaded with candy! I love the look of the tape, too!
I totally agree, Jennifer!