Teacher Appreciation Week is coming! If you want to show gratitude to your hardworking educators, you are at the right place. Today I’m sharing a free printable teacher appreciation gift bag, which is perfect for assembling a small yet thoughtful gift. It’s a free download, so you can have your printable gift bag ready within minutes. Plus: down below you’ll find some ideas for gifts for teachers to put in the bag.

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The illustrations on this printable gift bag come from this Teachers Clipart Set which is available in my Etsy shop. The set includes 30 illustrations that are perfect for creating your own teacher appreciation gifts, lesson plans, or classroom decorations. Take a look:

Teacher Appreciation Gift Bag – Free Download

The printable teacher appreciation gift bag has a poem-like thank you message on the back.
It says: 

Thank you…
For your knowledge, for your time,
for your patience, for your love,
for your kindness, for your strength,
for your guidance, for your grace!

The gift bag is set on a letter size paper (8.5” X11”) but it will print perfectly on A4 paper as well (without scaling). The bag dimensions are about 3.2” / 8.13 CM tall (without the handle), 4.5” / 11.43 CM wide at the bottom and 3.5” / 7.62 CM wide at the top.

To assemble the bag:

1. Print the design on cardstock that fits printers (like this one from Amazon).

2. Cut out the design along the solid lines.

3. Fold along the dashed lines (tip: it’s easier to fold after scoring. To score, place a ruler along the dashed line and trace the line with the dull edge of a butter knife to create a soft crease).

4. Apply glue on the bottom flaps.

5. Glue the side flaps over the bottom flaps.

If you want to see pictures of the steps, check the printable Halloween treat bag which has the same folding process.

Ready to print? Here is the link to download:

Teacher Appreciation gift bag – PDF

Teacher gift ideas

To complete your teacher appreciation gift bag, fill it with small gifts that your teacher will love. Here are a few ideas with affiliate links to Amazon:

Metal bookmarks for teachers – Elegant metal bookmarks that will certainly deliver your message.

Cat sticky note set – Adorable sticky notes to help your teachers remember important things, like the fact that you appreciate them.

Funny teachers’ socks – A pair of socks for your teacher’s day off!

Cat pens – Even mundane office work will be delightful with these Kawaii cat pens.

Teacher’s cookie cutters – School themed cookie cutter set, a perfect gift for teachers who love to bake.

Eos hand cream – Shea butter hand cream with a refreshing smell, to give those busy hands some love.

Teacher keychain – A pretty keychain for the valued teacher.

Magnetic bookmark for teachers – Cute magnetic bookmarks for appreciated teachers (24 of them, in case you want to thank many teachers!).

Of course, you can add any gifts that you think your teacher would enjoy. Just remember that it’s the thought that counts!

Now you are ready to start Teacher Appreciation Week. Hope you have another wonderful year with your teachers!

* All the free printables in my website are for personal, non-commercial use. Thanks!