10 Printable Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags and Table Signs

You don’t need big budgets or elaborate plans to make Teacher Appreciation Week meaningful. Small gifts, thoughtful treats, and a little creativity can go a long way in making teachers feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

That’s where these Teacher Appreciation Week printable gift tags and table signs come in. Each one pairs a simple gift or food idea with a fun message, making it easy to create a moment of appreciation without overthinking it.

Two Easy Ways to Use These

Option 1: Individual Gifts 

Print a tag for each teacher and/or staff member and attach it to a small gift or treat. It’s a simple, personal way to say thank you and makes even the smallest item feel special.

Download all ten printable tags or use our editable Canva templates to change or customize any sections!

Option 2: Appreciation Table

Print the larger signs and set up a table in the staff lounge with food, treats, or gifts. Teachers can stop by whenever they have a moment and pick something up.

Download all ten printable signs or use our editable Canva templates to change or customize any sections!

10 Teacher Appreciation Tags and Table Signs

1. Give each of your teachers a gift card to a local coffee shop or set up a coffee station in the teachers’ lounge.

Pro Tip: If you opt for a coffee station, add fun flavored syrups and creamers to make it a real treat. Include options like hot cocoa and tea for non-coffee drinkers, too.

2. Grab sticky notes or cute notebooks in bulk and attach this tag for a fun and useful surprise for your teachers.

Pro Tip: If you have the budget, you can also order personalized versions to make the gift extra special. Online shops like Vista Print and Shutterfly have lots of options.

3. Brighten up your teachers’ day with bouquets of flowers, small potted plants, or a packet of seeds they can plant themselves.

Pro Tip: If you choose to do bouquets, to stay on budget, grab a bunch of large bouquets from your local grocer and break them apart into smaller arrangements.

4. Purchase fun pocket-size hand lotions in a variety of scents. Even if you choose to attach the tag to each lotion, you may want to put these out in a basket or on a table so your teachers have the option to choose the scent they prefer.

Pro Tip: Put out a sample bottle of each one so they can try it first!

5. Bring in pizzas to thank your teachers for all of their hard work!

Pro Tip: If you are ordering from a local pie shop, you may be able to score a discount or even free pizzas. Explain to them that this is for Teacher Appreciation Week and offer to leave takeout flyers out for some free advertising.

6. Attach these tags to cute positive crochet animals with cute sayings your teachers can keep on their desk.

Pro Tip: There are plenty of bulk options on places like Amazon that will ship quickly if you are pressed for time. But if you have time to plan ahead, do a quick search for teacher-specific positive crochet animals, and you’ll find some fun options on sites like Etsy.

7. A sweet treat is always a hit during Teacher Appreciation Week! Attach these cute notes to the candy bar of your choice, make sure to stick to nut-free options if that’s a rule at your school.

Pro Tip: If you choose to lay out these treats on a table you can get a variety of different candy bars that your teachers can pick from.

8. Teachers have lots of supplies to haul around, give them a fun tote to do it with! You can get creative with this one by adding your teachers’ names, school logo, or a fun teacher phrase. If you’ve got a Cricut pro on your PTA, check out these free Teacher Appreciation Cricut templates we’ve created!

Pro Tip: If you want to make this a larger gift, fill up the totes with supplies from your teachers’ wishlists!

9. Help your teachers start their day fueled up with a delicious breakfast spread.

Pro Tip: You can cater this meal or give it a more personal touch and ask families to sign up to bring items in.  Check out these Teacher Appreciation Week Potluck Recipes for some inspiration!

10. Another great meal option is a taco bar. Lay out a few different meat options like chicken and beef, as well as a vegetarian choice like beans, along with lots of toppings like salsa, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Your teachers can pop in on their breaks and build a tasty lunch!

Pro Tip: For busy teachers who don’t have time to hang out, you can offer a “walking taco” option. Provide individual bags of Fritos and/or Doritos that your teachers can add in meat and toppings to and take on the go.

Printing & Setup Tips

Choosing Your Size

• Small Tags (Individual Gifts):
  Print 2–4 per page (around 4×6 or half-sheet size works great)
  Perfect for taping or tying onto a gift
• Large Signs (Table Setup):
  Print full page (8.5×11) or scale up to 11×17 if you want more impact
  Great for labeling food stations or gift areas

Printing Tips

• Use cardstock for a sturdier, more polished feel
• Regular paper works too—just tape to a backing or place in a frame
• Set the printer to “best quality” or “high quality” for brighter colors
• If printing at school, double-check scaling is set to “100%” (not “fit to page”)

Display Ideas 

• Frames:
  Grab simple 8×10 or 11×14 frames from Amazon, Target, or Dollar Tree
  Instantly makes signs feel elevated
• Clipboards or Easels:
  Stand signs up on a table for a casual look
• Laminating:
  Great if you want to reuse signs year after year
• Attach to Gifts:
  • Tape to gift tags or packaging
  • Punch a hole and tie with ribbon or twine
  • Slip into tote bags or gift baskets

Check Out Even More Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas

• 5 Ways to Use Canva for Teacher Appreciation Week
• 16 Personalized Teacher Appreciation Gifts 
• 20 Creative Teacher Appreciation Ideas 

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