Teacher Appreciation Day gift card designs for 2025

Grading papers, sharing skills, and cultivating a class where every child belongs—a teacher’s work isn’t just a job. It’s an anything-but-easy calling.

This year, let your teachers know you see their after-hours lesson planning and unwavering dedication by making Teacher Appreciation Day a noteworthy celebration. In 2025, Teacher Appreciation Week takes place from May 5th to May 9th, with Teacher Appreciation Day falling on May 6th.

Our design team created fun and colorful gift card designs bursting with gratitude and grin-inducing puns that celebrate your teachers’ hard work and standout personalities.

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Why does Teacher Appreciation Week matter so much to your school community?

By embracing Teacher Appreciation Week as a show of love for your school’s unsung superheroes, your administration can:

• Recognize the grind: From prepping for state assessments to tackling classroom management, every day comes with its challenges—acknowledge all your teachers do with a full week of gestures that say “Thank you.”
• Retain treasured staff: Teachers who feel valued are more likely to stay with your school for the long haul. From thoughtful gifts to feedback sessions, there are lots of ways to let teachers know you care.
• Motivate them when they need it most: Teacher Appreciation Week takes place toward the end of the school year, right as burnout starts to creep in. Give your teachers the boost they need to finish the year on a high note.

How much should you spend on Teacher Appreciation Day gifts for your staff?

According to Giftogram’s customer insight data, Teacher Appreciation gifts fall between $20 and $30 per person.

When deciding how much to spend for Teacher Appreciation Day, consider the following:

• Your plans for the week: Your Teacher Appreciation Day celebration may include several line items to budget for. You might surprise them with something each day, like morning donuts, a catered lunch, and individual gifts. To ensure the maximum amount for individual gifts, consider digital gift cards that don't come with shipping fees or costly markups.
• The impact of your gift: While group gestures like coffee and pastries are much appreciated, it’s also important to dole out gifts with personalized notes that recognize each teacher for their individual contributions.
• The ease of managing this year’s gift: Let’s be real—as a school administrator, you have your hands full, too. Digital gift cards allow for a lightning-fast ordering process and real-time delivery in minutes or scheduled delivery you can set and forget.

How to make Teacher Appreciation Day memorable with Giftogram

The teachers who dedicate their careers to serving your community’s students deserve their big moment. Giftogram can help you bring a personal touch to your gift no matter how big your teaching staff is.

Giftogram digital gift cards delight your teachers by allowing them to pick their gifts from hundreds of popular retailers. Send festive digital gift cards that teachers can redeem for:

• Dinner out after the last bell at Applebee’s or Longhorn Steakhouse
• A day of indulgence from Spa & Wellness or Spafinder
• A toast to the weekend with their favorite drink from Total Wine & More
• Airline tickets from Delta and Southwest for summer break adventures

Trendy clothing, movie tickets, and handcrafted ice cream—there are so many ways teachers can treat themselves with a Giftogram digital gift card. And since they can pick their gift, they’re more likely to love it, which means your Teacher Appreciation Week celebration is sure to be a hit.

About Giftogram

Over 10,000 businesses and schools trust Giftogram to show appreciation for their staff at scale in a way that’s truly meaningful.

When you choose Giftogram, you only pay for the face value of your digital gift cards—no monthly fees or delivery fees at all. That means your gift budget is reserved for who it should be—your valued recipients.

Add a personal touch to your Giftogram using our easy-to-use tools and integrations. Choose one of our exclusive pre-made designs, add your logo, and include a custom, heartfelt message.

Try Giftogram today. Sign up for a free account, or schedule a demo with our customer success team to learn how to recognize and reward your school community all year long.