Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect opportunity to recognize the amazing educators who inspire, encourage, and support our children every day. These easy, affordable, and thoughtful DIY teacher gifts—created with mess-free favorites like Kwik Stix, Wonder Stix, and Magic Stix—are a fun way for students to say “thank you” in their own creative way. From personalized supplies to colorful classroom décor, these projects are simple to make and full of heart.
Check out these DIY teacher gifts below and learn how to create step-by-step!
3D Teacher Appreciation Card
Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, optional: heart hole puncher, glue, and a pen
- Write a kind note to your teacher showing gratitude
- Use Kwik Stix to paint flower petals on a different piece of paper
- Glue these painted flower petals onto the paper next to the note
- Add details with a heart hole puncher
- Give to your teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week
Check out this craft on Instagram @stylishmodernmotherhood
Thank You Card
Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, and markers
- Paint the palm of your hand with Kwik Stix
- Press your hand down onto the paper
- Continue painting the stem of the flower with Kwik Stix
- Write a thank you message on the card for your teacher using Magic Stix Markers
Check out this craft on Instagram @mommassori123
Teacher Pencil Card
Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, and letter stickers
- Fold a piece of paper in half
- Paint the outside of the folded card with Kwik Stix
- Use alphabet stickers to spell out your teachers name
- Write a thoughtful and thankful note inside to your teacher
Check out this craft on Instagram @the.vargas.girls
Appreciation Flower Bouquet
Materials Needed: construction paper, Kwik Stix, glue, and twine
- Fold each side of construction paper to the center and glue together to close
- Paint flowers onto the construction paper
- Use a variety of colors for the flowers
- Tie a piece of twine around the flower bouquet
Check out this craft on Instagram @kwikstixpaint
Thank You Gift Bags
Materials Needed: Magic Stix Markers, white gift bag, a teacher gift to place inside, and tissue paper
- Draw lined paper with Magic Stix Markers
- Add a Thank you message for your teacher
- Place your teacher gift inside the gift bag and fill with tissue paper
- Give to your teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week
Check out this craft on Instagram @theeppichclassroom
Teacher Bloom Craft
Materials Needed: construction paper, white paper, Kwik Stix, Magic Stix, glue, and scissors
- Cut a piece of construction paper into a flower shape
- Cut a piece of white paper into a circle
- Write a 'Thank You' message onto the white paper
- Glue the white paper onto the center of the flower
- Paint the flower petals to add more color
- Gift to your teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week
Check out this craft on Instagram @kwikstixpaint
Teacher Gift Card Bouquet
Materials Needed: brown paper, Kwik Stix, ribbon, gift cards, and a thank you note
- Use a brown paper supermarket bag to open and lay flat
- Paint the brown paper the colors of a pencil with Kwik Stix
- Start with pink for the eraser, then silver, then yellow, then black
- Loosely roll the brown paper around a bouquet of flowers
- Tie with a ribbon
- Place a gift card and a thank you note under the ribbon
- Gift to your teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week
Check out this craft on Instagram @kellcaruso
Whether you're looking for last-minute teacher gift ideas, creative gifts from students, or inexpensive appreciation gifts, nothing beats the charm of a handmade surprise. Teachers love receiving gifts that are both meaningful and useful—especially when they’re made with love. With just a few supplies and a lot of imagination, students can create great gifts for teachers that will brighten any classroom and show just how much their teachers mean to them. Let’s celebrate our educators this Teacher Appreciation Week 2025—one colorful craft at a time!