12 Science Teacher Gifts to Show Appreciation

We all know that one science teacher that touched our lives. Give them some love with these science teacher gifts that they are sure to appreciate.

My high school Physics teacher truly inspired me to be the best teacher I could be for my own students. He deserves all the praises and flowers! And, hopefully, you can show the teachers in your life how deserving they are too.

If you enjoy giving teachers gifts, check out these ideas for end of year, beginning of year, and specifically for math teachers.

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Science teacher gifts

1. Fun science teacher shirt

Tees are classic gifts that every teacher would love. Find some science humor graphics and you’ve found yourself a hit appreciation gift! There are tees with simple physics, biology and chemistry symbols, others with force diagrams of a wheel on a slope, and atom inspired ones like these:

2. Teacher care packages

If you know the teacher well, you can curate a care package for them filled with their favorite goodies. Chocolates, crackers, bath salts, and bath bombs would be great additions. You can also pick up a care package like this one on Amazon.

3. Cute mugs

Here’s another great gift for science teachers: mugs! There are so many options nowadays. You can find stainless steel ones with phrases like “never trust an atom, they make up everything” and tumblers with sayings “I periodically need Ca, F, Fe, I, Ne. They’re so fun! Here’s a glass mug that looks great too!

4. Unique stationery

When I was a teacher, I absolutely loved getting stationery as gifts. I still do! And being a science teacher, the more unique the stationery, the cooler they were! You can pick up the unique pen below or try this scroll pen with formulas and the periodic table. For more simple pens, this pen set with inspirational words is wonderful!

5. Plants!

If your kid’s science teacher has a green thumb, they’ll definitely love receiving plants as a gratitude gift. You can get succulents or seedlings from your local garden center, or pick up indoor plants on Amazon like snake plants.

Of course, if they have a brown thumb, fake succulents will be great too!

6. Fancy desk decor

Finding something fun for their desk would definitely make your kid’s science teacher smile. While it could be a simple fake succulent, you can also explore beautiful LED lit pieces like the solar system one below. There are more ‘sciencey’ ones too like this diagram of a labelled human brain and this acrylic periodic table.

7. Hilarious socks

There are lots of funny socks that would make great gag gifts especially for teachers. You can also find science inspired ones too for both male teachers and female ones. These chemistry themed unisex socks are fun as are these:

8. Science teacher card ideas

You don’t have to get fancy gifts or funny ones. A simple card will do the trick especially if you fill in a heartwarming, gratitude message. As a parent, use these thank you messages to show appreciation with a DIY card or try picking up these adorable thank you cards:

9. Science pins

These science-inspired pins are inexpensive gifts that teachers can use on their bags, blouses or even ties. They are adorable and can be a fun token of appreciation.

10. Science meets art

Kinetic art pieces are great gifts any science lover would enjoy – especially teachers! They are unique and can demonstrate science concepts in such a beautiful and elegant way. Some are functional too like this Newton’s cradle piece which can be used to teach Newtonian concepts. This Chemistry themed clock is also fun!

11. Customized sign

This one may take a bit longer to get but how much fun would a personalized sign for the science teacher be? You can customize it with the teacher’s name or try having fun titles like “Best Science Teacher”.

12. Tote bags

Hey, everyone can use an extra bag! This particular one is great for female science teachers since it’s all about women in science!

Whatever you settle on for your science teacher gifts, know they’ll truly feel the love and appreciation you share. Teachers are awesome!