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Teacher’s Gifting Ideas

A desk with gifts, stationery, a coffee cup, a thank you card for Mrs. Smith, and a clipboard on a star-patterned tablecloth—perfect inspiration for Teacher's Gifting Ideas.

It’s nearly the end of the school year… and if you’re on the hunt for a thoughtful teacher’s gift, you’re in the right place! Whether it’s for a favourite teacher, teaching assistant or mentor, you want something unique, meaningful, and sustainable.

At Paper High, all our gifts are handmade, Fair Trade, and full of heart. From beautifully crafted notebooks to charming little keepsakes, we’ve curated a collection of teacher gifts that say a genuine thank you, without costing the earth. That’s an A+ choice.

our top 10 teacher’s gifts

A Personalised Buffalo Leather Round Pencil Case labeled "MR REED" rests on a round table next to a notebook, a mug, and a hand holding a blue pen.
A naturally dyed, handmade Personalised Mini Leather Pocket Notebook with a pen and a plant on a wooden table.
multicolour felt flower bouquet
A Personalised Buffalo Leather Refillable Journal with the name "ALEX" embossed on the inside pocket lies open on a wooden table beside a rose gold pen.
A row of colorful Recycled Leather Keyring with Hook, including leather and recycled options, on a white surface.

Buffalo leather pencil case

Durable and full of character, it’s the perfect teacher’s gift. Make it extra special by personalising it. 

personalised mini leather notebook

The perfect pocket-sized notebook. It contains plain unlined khadda paper, and can be personalised. 

Multicoloured Felt Flower Bouquet

A vibrant Fair Trade Bouquet made with sustainable felt. 

Buffalo Leather Refillable Journal

The perfect journal for any teacher. Choose from either unlined recycled cotton paper or lined FSC paper. 

Recycled Leather Keyring with Hook

The perfect pop of colour, our recycled leather keyrings are available in 11 colours. 

Five Colourful Elephant Dung Letter Writing Sets with matching envelopes, pens, and lined paper sheets arranged on a light surface. Each set features different color schemes and thematic designs, perfect for adding some vibrant flair to your correspondence.
elephant dung memo block
A Round Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder holds various art supplies—including brushes, scissors, and pencils—sitting on a white desk beside a book, eraser, and two more pencils.
A Handmade Felt Yellow Ombre Plant Pot Cover with pink and purple flowers on a shelf.

Colourful Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set

A great gift for elephant lovers, these colourful writing sets are as thoughtful as they are quirky. 

elephant dung memo box

These note holders are a handy addition to any desk. Each holder is fllled with 50 pages of handmade paddy husk paper. 

Personalised Buffalo Leather Notebook Keyring

This personalised keyring is both handy and cute. Ideal for keeping notes close to hand.

Round Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder

Our colourful round pencil holders brighten any desk.

Available in 8 colours.

Handmade Felt Yellow Plant Pot Cover

This stunning felt yellow plant pot cover makes the perfect addition to your teacher’s desk.

Under £10 Gifts 

Our handmade, Fair Trade gifts are the perfect way to show your appreciation to the teachers who go above and beyond. Thoughtfully crafted and sustainably made, they’re little tokens with a big heart.

We’ve picked out our favourite teacher gifts under £10, ideal for saying “thanks for everything” in a way that’s both personal, budget and planet-friendly.

Felt Ladybird Keyring

Felt Ladybird Keyring

£5.95
Colorful, recycled newspaper desk organizers of various sizes and patterns displayed on a white surface, accompanied by pencils and a Square Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder filled with stationery items.Close-up of the Square Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder, a colorful, rectangular eco-friendly container with a comic-style illustration of a person and flames inside. A green and yellow object appears partially in the foreground.

Square Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder

£8.95
Personalised Buffalo Leather Tag KeyringA person inserts a key with a Personalised Buffalo Leather Tag Keyring labeled "S.R.V" into the lock of a blue door.

Personalised Buffalo Leather Tag Keyring

£9.95
-50%
Hands holding the Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set, tied with twine and featuring black elephant silhouettes on the front card.The Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set, adorned with elephant designs, sits tied with twine on a wooden table. Nearby are a potted plant, steaming coffee, pens, and paper clips—inviting creativity in serene surroundings.

Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set

Original price was: £16.95.Current price is: £8.47.
A set of Paper High recycled newspaper pencils and a cup of coffee.A hand holds a box of Recycled Newspaper Pencils. Five pencils are displayed in various colors alongside a pencil sharpener and two paper clips on a light surface.

Recycled Newspaper Pencils

Price range: £6.95 through £10.95
Five colorful Felt Flower Purses with detailed floral patterns sit on a white surface. Someone is holding the green purse, featuring a playful pom-pom zipper.A person in a grey sweater holds a Felt Flower Purse adorned with orange and yellow floral designs.

Felt Flower Purse

£9.95
Five colourful notebooks are arranged on a wooden table with a lit candle and two pencils nearby, adding coziness. Among them, one is the "Small Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook," offering an eco-friendly twist with its embossed nature-themed cover.Hand holding a small notebook with an elephant and tree design on the cover. A lit candle, orange pencil, and dried flowers are on the wooden table.

Small Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook

£8.95
prosperity bird bell tota

Prosperity Bird Bell Tota

Price range: £7.95 through £10.95

 

more teacher’s gift ideas…

Personalised Buffalo Leather Roll Up Pencil CaseA hand holds a mug of coffee beside a leather journal, gold pen, scissors, paintbrushes, and the Personalised Buffalo Leather Roll Up Pencil Case displayed on a white surface.

Personalised Buffalo Leather Roll Up Pencil Case

£27.95
The Felt Small and Large Ball Garland, spiraled on a light surface, features vibrant red, pink, green, yellow, blue, and orange balls in various sizes for a lively decor touch.A shelf adorned with a teddy bear, rainbow decor, framed baby feet impression, wooden toy car, and a charming Felt Small and Large Ball Garland.

Felt Small and Large Ball Garland

£14.95
Small Sari Fabric Photo AlbumPerson holding a small blue photo album on a table with photos, a pen, orange flowers, and gold paper clips.

Small Sari Fabric Photo Album

£16.95
Recycled Sari Bunting, made from vibrant, recycled materials, is elegantly draped diagonally in front of a white tent, with lush greenery and a clear sky forming the perfect backdrop.

Recycled Sari Bunting

Price range: £12.95 through £14.95
Vidya Red Patterned Photo Frame

Vidya Red Patterned Photo Frame

Price range: £18.95 through £19.95
A Recycled Plastic Rainbow 16 inch Laptop Case with glasses and a rainbow striped zipper pouch.A woman holding a colorful Recycled Plastic Rainbow 16 inch Laptop Case.

Recycled Plastic Rainbow 16 inch Laptop Case

£42.95
Personalised Coloured Distressed Leather 3-String Journal

Personalised Coloured Distressed Leather 3-String Journal

£19.95
Gift Card

Gift Card

Price range: £10.00 through £1,000.00
A brown leather notebook with colorful pencils and a small brass pencil sharpener placed on top offers a touch of al fresco dining inspiration.

It’s nearly the end of the school year… and you’re looking for a thoughtful thank you teacher’s gift? You want to find something unique and sustainable? You’re in the right place!

We’ve got plenty of present ideas, from personalised goodies to gifts under £10 and upwards. 

our top 10 teacher’s gifts

A Personalised Buffalo Leather Round Pencil Case labeled "MR REED" rests on a round table next to a notebook, a mug, and a hand holding a blue pen.

personalised buffalo leather pencil case

Durable and full of character, it’s the perfect teacher’s gift. Make it extra special by personalising it. 

A set of seven colorful recycled newspaper pencils, one sharpener, two paper clips, and the pencils' original cardboard packaging are arranged on a white surface.

Recycled Newspaper Pencils

Colourful and handy pencils. Each pack contains a set of grey 2mm HB pencils, handmade from recycled newspaper.

A naturally dyed, handmade Personalised Mini Leather Pocket Notebook with a pen and a plant on a wooden table.

personalised mini leather notebook

The perfect pocket-sized notebook. It contains plain unlined khadda paper, and can be personalised. 

elephant dung memo block

elephant dung memo box

These note holders are a handy addition to any desk. Each holder is fllled with 50 pages of handmade paddy husk paper. 

multicolour felt flower bouquet

Multicoloured Felt Flower Bouquet

A vibrant Fair Trade Bouquet made with sustainable felt. 

Personalised Buffalo Leather Notebook Keyring

This personalised mini notebook keyring is both handy and cute. Ideal for keeping important notes close to hand.

A Personalised Buffalo Leather Refillable Journal with the name "ALEX" embossed on the inside pocket lies open on a wooden table beside a rose gold pen.

Buffalo Leather Refillable Journal

The perfect journal for any teacher. Choose from either unlined recycled cotton paper or lined FSC paper. 

A Round Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder holds various art supplies—including brushes, scissors, and pencils—sitting on a white desk beside a book, eraser, and two more pencils.

Round Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder

Our colourful round pencil holders brighten any desk.

Available in 8 colours.

Recycled Leather Keyring with Hook

The perfect pop of colour, our recycled leather keyrings are available in 11 colours. 

A group of Recycled Plastic Mini Houseplant Pots.

Recycled Plastic Mini Houseplant Pot

A great eco-friendly alternative to virgin plastic pots, they make a great little gift for a planet-friendly person.

more teacher’s gift ideas…

Colorful, recycled newspaper desk organizers of various sizes and patterns displayed on a white surface, accompanied by pencils and a Square Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder filled with stationery items.Close-up of the Square Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder, a colorful, rectangular eco-friendly container with a comic-style illustration of a person and flames inside. A green and yellow object appears partially in the foreground.

Square Recycled Newspaper Pencil Holder

£8.95
Personalised Buffalo Leather Roll Up Pencil CaseA hand holds a mug of coffee beside a leather journal, gold pen, scissors, paintbrushes, and the Personalised Buffalo Leather Roll Up Pencil Case displayed on a white surface.

Personalised Buffalo Leather Roll Up Pencil Case

£27.95
-30%
Personalised Leather Clutch PurseA woman sitting at a table holding a Personalised Leather Clutch Purse.

Personalised Leather Clutch Purse

Original price was: £24.95.Current price is: £17.46.
Personalised Buffalo Leather Tag KeyringA person inserts a key with a Personalised Buffalo Leather Tag Keyring labeled "S.R.V" into the lock of a blue door.

Personalised Buffalo Leather Tag Keyring

£9.95
A Set of 4 Handmade Felt Ball Coasters with a glass of water next to them.A Set of 4 Handmade Felt Ball Coasters with a glass of water next to them.

Set of 4 Handmade Felt Ball Coasters

£16.95
-50%
Hands holding the Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set, tied with twine and featuring black elephant silhouettes on the front card.The Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set, adorned with elephant designs, sits tied with twine on a wooden table. Nearby are a potted plant, steaming coffee, pens, and paper clips—inviting creativity in serene surroundings.

Elephant Dung Letter Writing Set

Original price was: £16.95.Current price is: £8.47.
Small Sari Fabric Photo AlbumPerson holding a small blue photo album on a table with photos, a pen, orange flowers, and gold paper clips.

Small Sari Fabric Photo Album

£16.95
Gift Card

Gift Card

Price range: £10.00 through £1,000.00
Hammered Iron Round Planter

Hammered Iron Round Planter

£19.95
Recycled Sari Bunting, made from vibrant, recycled materials, is elegantly draped diagonally in front of a white tent, with lush greenery and a clear sky forming the perfect backdrop.

Recycled Sari Bunting

Price range: £12.95 through £14.95
Vidya Red Patterned Photo Frame

Vidya Red Patterned Photo Frame

Price range: £18.95 through £19.95
Elephant Dung Notebooks sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a steaming coffee cup, pencils, a red pen, scattered paper clips, and a potted plant adding greenery in the corner.Three Elephant Dung Notebooks, adorned with charming illustrations, are set on a white surface amid scissors, twine, a plate holding stamps, and two yellow flowers.

Elephant Dung Notebook

Price range: £11.95 through £16.95