Everyone has a story to tell and great teachers help us to learn  how to tell that story. With the school year coming to an end, take some time to show your appreciation for everything that your teacher has done this last year. The late nights at events at school grading papers… the way they buy school supplies out of their own money… how they pour their hearts and souls into our precious offspring. You can find great gift ideas at my Cafepress t-shirt shop. And if you want to learn more about why I am selling these t-shirts, follow the link at the end of this post. But for now, I hope you like these clever designs!

 

1. My students have an awesome teacher!

 

This design looks great on a pink t-shirt for your favorite teacher. It also comes on coffee mugs and tote bags.

 

2. Cool Teacher!

 

Not everyone is lucky enough to be “Cool” but your teacher gots it! Don’t you think that they would look marvelous sporting this t-shirt?

 
 

         
 
 

3. Alphabet Elemenopee

 

Learning your alphabet is the start of the wonderful journey of becoming a reader which leads to creative and fruitful lives. But doesn’t make a sing-song out of saying the alphabet. This adorable design brings back that giggling fun of childhood.

 

 

Put this alphabet design on a tote bag so your favorite teacher can carry their supplies in style!

 

 

4. Education is the key to unlock the golden door of Freedom.

 

George Washington Carver was a great thinker. A quote of his gives rise to this Victorian inspired design perfect for the history geek in your life.

 

 

The teachers in our schools help to form the person our children will become. Let them know how important that job is by giving them this t-shirt.

 

 

5. World’s Best Teacher

 

While we could argue for hours who is the Best Teacher in the World, but you can show your preference by giving this design on a t-shirt or mug!

 

 

Bright red apples may have been the gift of choice in the past, but today we give t-shirts so we don’t have naked teachers running amok during summer break.

 

6. Teaching is a work of Heart

 

No one can doubt that teachers pour their heart on soul into educating the minds of the young. Honor that dedication and hard work by making sure they can stay reasonably caffeinated and hydrated. Because a dehydrated and de-caffeinated teacher is what we call in academic circles, a zombie. And we all know how THAT always ends.

 

 

 

7. I’m a science teacher. What’s your superpower?

 

Teachers are superheroes, plain and simple. The Avengers have nothing of the bravery and tenacity of those who join the ranks of educators. They may not always wear capes but they can wear an awesome t-shirt.

 

 

Teaching is not for the weak. It is for those who believe in the power of thought, of ideas, of honor, and hard work. Show your appreciation for your local educator super hero by giving them an end of the year gift!

 

So, here are some excellent ideas for you when you are shopping for something to give those excellent teachers in your life. I sell these designs on t-shirts and other gift items in order to pay down my student debt. I finished graduate school with significant debt, as many do. But this hurts the economic well-being of an entire generation of students who need higher education to achieve success. So help a girl out and make a teacher happy at the same time!

If you want to learn more about my journey to get clear of my student debt, check out these posts.

• Confessions of a student loan statistic

• Artist is crushing student loan debt with t-shirts and coffee mugs

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