Have a beloved teacher who’s is retiring this year?
Looking for the perfect gift to make their retirement a fitting end to their career?
This post is chock full of so many amazing ideas for a teacher who is retiring!
You’re sure to find the perfect teacher retirement gifts for your favorite teacher, as every one idea is sure to delight them and let them know how much you wish them well in the next chapter of their life.
And if you’re looking for a subject specific gift, say for an retiring English or Music teacher, we’ve got ideas for that too, at the end of the post.
If you’re looking for gift ideas to celebrate a retiring school Principal, we have tons of ideas for you about that too!
Let’s dive into the best teacher gift ideas, any one of which are a fantastic present idea and many are super unique gift ideas!
Functional and cute presents are the best, and this cute trinket dish is a delightful option, that’ll help keep everyday jewelry from getting lost as your favorite teacher enjoys their retirement.
This Smells Like Freedom Candle is a funny, and functional. I always look for soy based candles since stye burn leaner and this candle fits the bill!
Not only is this beaded Amazonite bracelet a gorgeous color, but it’s something she’ll think back to every time she wears it.
Turns out there are a whole bunch of cute bags that are retirement themed, and I couldn’t help myself, so I’m featuring the cutest ones that caught my eye:
The sentiment on this mini bag has it totally right- you can’t retire from awesome!
This floral small bag is both a beautiful and funny gift for a retiring teacher!
For the retiring educator who’s looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren, this Under New Management mini bag is sure to make her smile.
Teachers aren’t in it for the paycheck, but rather the impact they can make on children, which is legendary selflessness. Highlight that fact with this The Legend Has Retired pouch.
If this cute No One Can Ever Fill Your Shoes key chain feels like too small of a gift, why not pair it with a gift card for new shoes? Teachers will have to revamp their wardrobe post-retirement since they’ll hopefully be off their feet more often!
Toast to The Teacher’s Retirement
Retirement brings more time for enjoyment of favorite beverages. Here are just a few gift ideas to the soon to retire teacher more fully enjoy the beverage of their choice!
Turn any bottle of wine into a thoughtful teacher retirement gift with one of these cute school wine labels.
This ombre glittered The Legend Has Retired insulated tumbler has an ocean side vibe to it that will certainly lead to chill time.
Wrap up a lovely bottle of wine in this bottle bag.
Turn any six pack of beer bottles into a super thoughtful retirement gift for a hops loving educator with this beer label kit.
This tumbler feels especially celebratory and appropriate retirement gift for a teacher, doesn’t it?
Lean into Their Hobbies
Retirement also brings more time for hobbies and leisure time, so why not give them a gift that they can enjoy now that they have more down time?
For voracious readers, this bookmark with help them keep their place in their current read.
Same with this rose gold On to the next chapter bookmark!
Adult coloring books are very popular one and your retiring teacher is sure to love this version!
And for the teacher who might be searching for a new hobby or two to enjoy in their retirement, how about 101 ideas?
Say it With a Card (or Sign!)
No matter which teacher gift you choose, top off the perfect gift with a lovely card!
Literally spell it out for them with this retirement card.
How many of the staff meetings were actually necessary? Nod to making it through all of them with this funny card.
Give them a peek at their new reality with this funny Happy Mondays card!
Get everyone in the school parents, students and staff alike to sign this fantastically oversized retirement card from Big Dot of Happiness!
How fun is this pop up thank you card?
On the teachers last day of school for the year, decorate the front of the school with some fun lawn signs to mark the retiring teachers’ last day.
Subject Specific Retirement Gift Ideas
Looking for a less general gift idea, perhaps specific to the subject the teacher taught?
Here’s a roundup up some fantastic options!
Math Teachers
A pun is always good for a chuckle and this math teacher retirement t-shirt has a good one!
This retired math teacher pillow is a different sort of gift that lends itself to being decoratively functional.
Retirement’s like endless Summer break, no? This sweatshirt is a nod to that fact.
Science Teacher Retirement Gifts
A Chemistry Teacher would get an especially big chuckle when they see this Technically, Alcohol is a Solution tumbler!
This might be a Dad joke, but I still laughed when I saw these funny Never Trust an Atom, They Make Up Everything socks, so they made this gift guide!
School Librarian Retirement Gift Ideas
Most librarians have a reading list a mile long, so these funny socks are actually spot on!
As does this tumbler!
And this keychain is another cute reference to reading and books.
History
Here’a trio of notebooks that serve as the perfect little token to give your departing History Teacher:
Once a teacher, always a teacher and your favorite history teacher will love this thought.
Sometimes a hard year can mask the impact teachers’ vision, so this notebook is the perfect little gift for a history teacher who made an emotion connection with your child.
This last notebook option is frilly and pink notebook.
PE Teacher Retirement Idea
Don’t forget about your retiring Physician Ed teacher!
They’ll certainly enjoy this cute little notebook.
Music Teacher Retirement Ideas
What a lovely sentiment this It’s a Good Day to Make Music pouch has!
They certainly enjoy a nice glass of wine or other beverage out of this treble maker tumbler.
Is your Music Teacher more of a beer drinker, same Treble Maker joke for a different adult beverage.
An addition to their home decor is a thoughtful idea. This Rest pillow has a subtle inside joke that speaks to both their love of music and directs them to relax and rest.
English Teacher Retirement Present Ideas
Give your retiring English teacher a place for all of their thoughts with this funny notebook journal.
English teachers love reading, and this t-shirt nods to that in both a pretty and funny way.
Art Teacher Retirement Gift Ideas
How about a new shirt for Art Teachers with a paint-splattered wardrobe?
Art teachers are highly creative and will certainly love this funny Not Paint Water tumbler that can avoid a common mix-up.
Over to You!
Hope you can see from this collection of retirement gift ideas for teachers, you can’t really go wrong, and there’s a fantastic gift option for every size budget. and for every beloved teacher too.
No matter what you gift you choose for the retiring teacher, marking this milestone is sure to send your teachers off feeling loved and accomplished!
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