Kick-off the school year right or show some love teacher appreciation week! Gift these teacher survival kits to your child’s teachers this year. Teacher survival kits make a cute and thoughtful gift to get them through busy days in the classroom. 

Teacher Survival Kits

Some of you may have a tradition of giving gifts to your child’s teachers at the end of a school year. You may even show your appreciation with festive gifts for the holidays. But have you thought of giving gifts to teachers at the beginning of the school year? I’ve always valued a great first impression, and there’s no better way to start the school year on the right foot than with a token of appreciation. These adorable teacher survival kits are totally customizable and actually useful! We filled ours with candy, but there’s no limit to the types of goodies you can add to your teacher survival kits. You can even add masks and hand sanitizer.

Plus, these aren’t just great for the beginning of the school year. Send these teacher survival kits to school with your student to gift to teachers at the beginning of any semester or quarter. They also are cute teacher appreciation week ideas. No matter how you choose to give these, your kid’s teachers will love them! Simply download your free teacher’s survival kit printable following the directions below, gather all of your supplies, and put everything together. Your kids will love assembling these just as much as their teacher will love receiving them.

Supplies:

• A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
• Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!)
• Any other small treats you can think of that say “survival kit”. Think hand sanitizer, pens, etc.
• Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
• Your free Teacher’s Survival Kit Printable gift tag! Just follow the directions below to get your free download. It’s the perfect finishing touch to this great teacher gift idea.

Directions:

1. First, fill your plastic box with plenty of your survival essentials.
2. Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends.
3. Then, you can hole-punch your teacher survival kit printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
4. You’re done! You have the perfect gift for teachers.

Download Your Free Printable

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

1. Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
2. Sign in or create a Staples account.
3. Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
4. Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
5. Go to Start Project.
6. Go to Documents Printing.
7. Select Browse.
8. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
9. In the left column, choose add file(s).
10. Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
11. Add more files or select the blue upload button.
12. Select done.
13. Give your job a name in the top left column.
14. Choose color or B&W.
15. Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
16. Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
17. I changed my media to 8.5×11  67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
18. Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
19. Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final teacher survival kit gift idea.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Why let the fun stop here? Get a year’s worth of teacher printables/gift tags here!

For more ways to show teachers appreciation, take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Thankful Thursday Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

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Ready for a thoughtful punny gift? We are back with this adorable Stuck with You Teacher Appreciation Printable. Pair with Scotch Expressions Ruler Design Masking Tape and gift for a teacher.

Stuck With You Teacher Gift Tag Pritnable Set

Stuck with You Teacher Appreciation Printable

While in the store the other day, we came across the cutest ruler design masking tape from Scotch Expressions. Though I had no reason for celebration, I had to pick it up for my girls’  teachers. I also wanted to pair a gift tag with some pun – I am glad I am stuck with you!  As you know from my previous posts, I am a former teacher and always looking to show my kid’s teachers affirmations and thanks.

Always find a reason – Thankful Thursday

We made this as a Thankful Thursday gift. Just a creative way to show a teacher how much she is appreciation for no reason. It would also be cute as a Punny Teacher Gift Idea.

If you don’t have this masking tape, think of another item to pair with the gift tag. Glue, clear tape, candy, whatever is sticky and fun!

Stuck with You Supplies:

Your supplies are really optional, but these are the things we used for this Teacher Appreciation Gift.

• Turquoise tulle
• Turquoise curling ribbon
• Scotch Expressions ruler design masking tape
• Stuck on you printable 

You will also need a resource to print this. We suggest sending the order to Staples and printing on card stock. More on that below.

Stuck with You Directions:

Some of these directions are based up my own resources. Your directions will vary based on the supplies you use to make your teacher gift.

Take your Stuck with You printable. Cut out the gift tag and punch or cut a hole in the top of the tag.

Cut about four inches of curling ribbon.

Next, string your ribbon through the Scotch brand tape and the gift tag. Tie a knot and curl with scissors.

Cut off some tulle. We used about three inches. Tie around the curling ribbon and make a cute accent to your bow.

Finally, have your child sign their name and gift to a teacher.

Enjoy.

Teacher Stuck With You Printable Gift Tag

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Before you go on, take a look at this! Solve an entire year of gifts with this Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags set. Included in this set are 12 months of gift tags. Each gift tag can be paired with a small low-cost gift just to show an appreciation of thanks.

The “stuck with you” teacher gift tag is included in this set. From masking tape to chocolate bars, these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas can be used the entire school year!

How to Print

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
3. Return to Staples print service page.
4. Go to Start Project.
5. Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
7. On the left column, choose add file.
8. Select upload.
9. Select done.
10. Give your job a name.
11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be landscape.
12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
13. Select add to cart.
14. Proceed to checkout.  You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Don’t forget our recent – 20 Punny Teacher Gifts with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

We have so many additional teacher appreciation ideas. First enjoy these Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these easy and creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

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Using Cricut Design Space and a cute teacher appreciation printable, we assembled and easy craft and teacher gift idea. Download this 3-D Paper Cactus Template gift this mini potted cactus to your fantastic teacher – “Thank you for being a fan-cactus teacher!”

Fan-cactus Teacher Printable Gift Tag

3-D Paper Cactus Template

Sometimes classroom and indoor spaces lack the sunlight for a small potted plant. We put together this easy to make Mini Potted Cricut Paper Cactus. Follow this step by step tutorial in design space and wirelessly cut with Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machines. After creating an adorable mini paper plant, we provide an optional teacher appreciation gift tag to thank a “fan-cactus” teacher!

Let’s get started!

Cactus Craft Materials

The following materials are needed to create your 3d cactus craft.

• Torch Cactus template in Cricut Design Space (#M103661F)
• Cricut Maker (or Cricut Joy) with Fine Point Blade and Scoring tool
• Cricut Light Grip Adhesive Cutting Mat
• Cardstock paper in light green, dark green, coral pink and cream colors
• Mini terracotta pot (we used 2”)
• Cricut Spatula
• Smoothfoam Styrofoam Ball (we used 1.9″)
• Hot glue gun with clear hot glue sticks
• Glue stick
• Optional: Mini Landscape Rocks

DIY Cactus Instructions

First gather your supplies.  You will begin your process in Cricut Design Space, craft your DIY cacti, and then create your final potted paper cactus plant. When your craft is done, you can print our cactus teacher thank you note and tie with a ribbon.

3D Cactus SVG on Cricut Design Space

Open Cricut Design Space.

Click on the “+” sign to start a new project and open up a blank canvas.

Click on the Images button from the toolbar.

Search “torch cactus” image (#M103661F). Click the image to insert the pattern on the design canvas.

Resize grouping to double the original height to 4.5 inches high.

Click on the shape button on the toolbar to insert a circle shape.

Measure the diameter of your terracotta pot and resize the circle shape to match slightly smaller than the diameter of the top of the terracotta pot. (In this case, the circle shape is sized to 2.125”.)

Change the color of the lightest green pieces to pink and change the color of the circle shape to cream color. Move to the color sync tab to see all the pieces sorted by color.

Cutting Paper Cactus Template

With the machine set to Cricut Maker, select “Make It” in  Design Space.

Set the material type to Cardstock, choosing the appropriate weight based on your paper.

Place your first paper color onto the light grip mat.

Follow prompts for loading cardstock paper into Cricut Maker and cutting. When the cut is complete, unload the mat from the machine.

Remove the cut pieces from the cutting mat using a spatula tool.

Repeat for the remaining colored paper cactus pieces and circle base.

Assembling the Paper Cactus Plant

Create a sharp fold on the cactus pieces along the score lines.

Group the similar sized pieces together to create a total of three separate cacti.

Start with the largest sized cactus pieces. Using a glue stick, glue the pieces together, sandwiching the prickly pieces between the other colors, alternating them as you go along.

Press the paper cactus sides together firmly.

Repeat with the smaller and medium sized cactus.

Allow your glued paper cactus plants to dry.

Assembling the 3D Potted Paper Cactus

First, place a dot of hot glue at the center bottom of your terracotta pot.

Lay the styrofoam ball inside the terracotta pot and let it settle on the glue dot.

Next, place a glue dot on top of the ball.

Cover the ball with the cream colored circle shape.

Lastly, attach the prepared 3-D cactus paper plants on top of the circle with hot glue and hold in place until glue sets.

Allow your final piece to dry.

Optional: Using a hot glue gun, on the flat surface of your potted plant, glue down sand and rocks.

Teacher Appreciation Printable

Using an adorable ribbon (we love this green gingham check ribbon), tie off our cactus teacher thank you note a back to school, teacher appreciation week, or end of the year teacher gift idea.

Teacher Cactus Quotes

We pulled together some punny teacher cactus quotes to use this cactus craft as a gift.

Bloom where you are planted.

Let’s stick together.

Needle’s to say you’re a great teacher!

Thank you for helping me stay sharp.

Teacher, you are always on point!

You can hand write your note (see our hand lettering ideas) using the quotes we provided or print off our teacher printable below.

“Thank you for being a fan-cactus teacher” Printable Gift Tag Instant Download

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Before you go on, take a look at this! Solve an entire year of gifts with this Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags set. Included in this set are 12 months of gift tags. Each gift tag can be paired with a small low-cost gift just to show an appreciation of thanks.

Our Cactus Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags are included in this set. From plants to chocolate bars, these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas can be used the entire school year!

How to Teacher Appreciation Printable at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples. First, sign in or create a Staples account. Using the Staples printing service page, you can ship your teacher thank you note printable or pick it up.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final 3-d Cricut Cactus and Teacher Appreciation Cactus Printable .  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Follow these Cricut Freebies & Tutorials. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these Teacher Appreciation Printables to use throughout the year. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Spread Love, Not Germs. This funny Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift has an adorable punny quote for a teacher on the first day of school, Valentine’s Day or to show appreciation throughout the year.

Spread Love Not Germs Printable Gift Tag

Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift

Spread love, not germs!

One of the more common back to school supplies (other than the #2 pencil) for classrooms is hand santizer. We used it so much in our classroom. It is especially convenient when using a sink to washing your hands is not available. Show some appreciation for only a few bucks with this Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift idea.

Make a First Impression!

While it’s not needed, it’s a really cute way to enter a classroom during Open House or Meet the Teacher day. It makes a great first impression. Did you realize a teacher spends more hours in the day with your child than you get to during the school year. This is a great way to respect and affirmation for the person who will be caring for your child.

Want more ideas? Also check out our Punny Teacher Gifts with Printables and Teacher Appreciation Printables.

Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift Supplies:

All you need is love for this teacher gift – okay, perhaps a little more. These are the supplies that helped us pull of this cute and punny teacher gift idea.

• Hand sanitizer
• Hand sanitizer teacher gift tag (see below)
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Hole punch

Funny Hand Sanitizer Quote

Spread love, not germs! This funny hand sanitizer quote is perfect for a teacher on the first day of school or as a teacher appreciation gift. Teachers need this stuff in the classroom, year around. I used to apply it to my kids hands before lunch.

Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift Directions:

To make your gift is pretty simple. First, grab our Spread Love Not Germs Hand Sanitizer Gift Tag.

Spread Love Not Germs Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift Tag

Cut out the tag. Add a hole using a hole punch in the top corner. Tie off with ribbon.

I personally like to download my document and then upload it to Staples. I pick it up in their copy department and it saves me money on ink and cardstock.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set

Before you go on, take a look at this! Solve an entire year of gifts with this Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags set. Included in this set are 12 months of gift tags. Each gift tag can be paired with a small low-cost gift just to show an appreciation of thanks.

Our C is for Caffeine is included in this set. From coffee to chocolate bars, these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas can be used the entire school year!

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
3. Return to Staples print service page.
4. Go to Start Project.
5. Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
7. On the left column, choose add file.
8. Select upload.
9. Select done.
10. Give your job a name.
11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be landscape (horizontal).
12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
13. Select add to cart.
14. Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Summer 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

The first school might just be ringing, but save these Teacher Appreciation Printables for later in the year. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love a little humor, also save these Punny Teacher Gifts with Free Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.