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Gifts for Teachers

Small, kind and not a mug

  • 8 ideas
  • £5 to £17.95
  • Updated

Prices and stock checked 13 October 2026 and may change · How we make these guides

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Teachers receive a lot of gifts at Christmas, so the most welcome ones are small, useful and easy to share. Chocolates are a classic for a reason: they can be eaten in the staff room, shared with a class assistant or taken home. A little pampering or a book for the class is a good alternative.

The ideas below stay at or under about £18. They include small Hotel Chocolat boxes in different sizes, a pack of chocolate Christmas crackers, a slice-shaped chocolate gift, a Lush shower gel, a Penguin Christmas Carol and a funny picture book that works well read aloud. Prices were checked on 13 October 2026 and can change.

  1. Christmas Classic Chocolate Box 3-Piece

    A Christmas Classic Chocolate Box with 3 pieces, a small and low-cost thank you.

    £5.00 View at Hotel Chocolat

  2. Christmas Classic Chocolate Box 6-Piece

    A Christmas Classic Chocolate Box with 6 pieces, a slightly larger box that suits a class teacher.

    £10.00 View at Hotel Chocolat

  3. Christmas Winter Puddings Chocolate Box 9-Piece

    A Christmas Winter Puddings Chocolate Box with 9 pieces, with festive dessert flavours.

    £14.00 View at Hotel Chocolat

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  5. Chocolate Christmas Crackers

    Chocolate Christmas Crackers, a novelty gift that can be shared in the staff room.

    £5.95 View at Hotel Chocolat

  6. The Nice Slice - Christmas Edition

    The Nice Slice, Christmas Edition, a chocolate gift in the shape of a slice.

    £17.95 View at Hotel Chocolat

  7. Sticky Dates Shower Gel

    Sticky Dates shower gel from Lush, a little pampering for after the last day of term.

    £8.50 View at Lush

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  9. The Book With No Pictures

    The Book With No Pictures, a funny read-aloud book that works well in a classroom.

    £8.99 View at Waterstones

  10. A Christmas Carol (Penguin English Library)

    A Christmas Carol in the Penguin English Library, a short classic for a teacher who loves to read.

    £8.99 View at Waterstones

Questions people ask

How much should I spend on a teacher's gift?

Many parents spend a few pounds to about £10 per teacher, and group gifts can be larger. Everything on this page is £5 to £18, so it suits most budgets.

Is chocolate a good teacher gift?

Yes, it is a safe choice, but check for nut or other allergies if the school asks, and consider a book or a Lush product if you prefer to avoid food.

What if I need to buy for several teachers?

The small Hotel Chocolat boxes and the Christmas crackers are priced for multiples. A group gift, such as the Nice Slice, is another option.

Planning to give a few of these?

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