12 Best Teachers’ Day Gifts In 2025 For Every Budget

Wondering what Teachers’ Day gifts to get to celebrate a special educator or classroom assistant on Teachers’ Day? Consult our handy list for awesome gift ideas to celebrate Teachers’ Day 2025 in Singapore!

We understand how difficult it can be to find the perfect Teachers’ Day gift in Singapore. Part of choosing a great gift is to find out what the teacher likes. Do they have hobbies? Do they like to wear jewellery? All of these can be good indicators to help your family express gratitude for teaching your munchkin! Often, the class parents will all get together and put money towards a bigger teacher’s gift, but if you prefer to show your appreciation with your own gift, that is always welcome too. All you’ll need then is a fun Happy Teachers’ Day card and gift wrap, and you’re all set. If you are stuck for ideas for the perfect Teachers’ Day present, we’ve put together an accessible list of gift ideas, so your child can put a smile on their teacher’s face this upcoming Teachers’ Day in Singapore!

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When is Teacher’s Day?

Teachers’ Day in Singapore: Friday, 5 September 2025
To recognise the contributions and dedication of our teachers, MOE typically celebrates Teachers’ Day on the last Friday of Term 3 before the September school holidays. This year, Teachers’ Day is on Friday, 5 September 2025.

Ideas for Teachers’ Day Gifts

1.  Spatula & Whisk’s Cookies for Teacher’s Day

Cookies are a great Teacher’s Day gift, especially when it comes with a handmade touch. Enter: local artisanal cookie brand Spatula & Whisk, which is known for its scrumptious bite-sized cookies with bold flavours. Rooted in tradition and quality, each order is freshly baked using premium ingredients and zero preservatives or artificial additives. Choose from a variety of local flavours and seasonal specials, including Sea Salt Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Cocoa, Gula Melaka Coconut and Earl Grey Lavender.

This Teacher’s Day, show your appreciation to your child’s teacher with Spatula & Whisk’s seasonal package. There’s a space on every pack to handwrite your teacher’s name, adding a sweet personal touch to express ‘Thank you’ to the educators who have shaped our lives. Whether you’re looking for a Teacher’s Day gift for a special teacher or a treat for an entire team, this pack of goodies is just what you need!

2. Scented Candles for Teachers’ Day

Scented candles are the perfect Teachers’ Day gift when you don’t really know your teacher’s preferences but want to gift something that can soothe the senses, boost moods and help with destressing! Hush is a homegrown artisanal candle brand with candles made from organic soy wax and essential oils. We love that you can shop for a Teacher’s Day gift based on your budget. For a more luxurious Teacher’s Day gift, try Maison 21G or Innerfyre Co. We especially adore the messaging on inner worth, and each candle comes with raw crystals to bring positive energy.

3. Teachers’ Day Bakes

A good teacher nourishes our little one’s soul, so what’s a better gift than delicious handmade cookies that will nourish your teacher’s heart and tummy? Show your heartfelt appreciation for your classroom superhero with homebaked cookies or a cake — all the better if you bake them with your child! We know, we know, busy parents don’t always have time for this, so you can always grab some artisan cookies online. The Frosted Chick has cookies for special occasions including Teacher’s Day, or check out other bakeries like Whiskdom, Spatula & Whisk’ Nasty Cookie, and Ben’s Cookies. All the better if you can ask for little packs labelled ‘Happy Teachers’ Day!

4. Teacher Self-care Kits

Self-care is the best Teachers’ Day gift ever, and it’s easy to put together a simple kit filled with little must-haves like flavoured tea, sheet face masks (get quality, affordable ones at Watson’s or Guardian!) or even mini hand creams from The Body Shop. Alternatively, pick up a cute, handmade self-care kit on Etsy, or sign your child’s teacher up for an affordable self-care kit from Teacher Care Crate, which includes inspirational art, bath & body items, trendy accessories and delicious treats.

5. Teachers’ Day Gifts with a Local Flavour

If your little one goes to an international school, their teacher might also be a foreigner and would certainly love a memento of Singapore – think Singapore-inspired decorative elephants ($65-$150) from The Cinnamon Room or a gorgeous Singapore poster from eck&art ($79)! Need more inspo? We’ve got a great selection of Singapore-inspired gifts to get you started.

6. Personalised Teacher’s gift Tumbler

With Singapore’s daily temperature on the rise, an insulated tumbler can make a world of difference for a teacher. For something trending, order the Owala water bottle that makes it easy to stay hydrated with their patented FreeSip spout with a built-in straw. Looking for a personalised Teacher’s Day gift? Order a personalised Teacher Tumblers from just $30 at Etsy.

7. Notebook or Journal: Practical Teacher’s Day Gift

Teachers always have use for notebooks. The colourful, stylish options from Typo are sure to put a smile on your teacher’s face. Bynd Artisan even makes personalised notebooks, which make a gorgeous gift for a teacher or classroom assistant. Or, you can help the teacher stay organised with a diary or planner. Alternatively, check out Etsy for heaps of practical teacher-inspired gifts.

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8. Flower Bouquets for Teacher Appreciation

Flowers are one of the most versatile gifts and are appropriate for any occasion. Pick up gorgeous bouquets from some of the best florists around the island, or DIY your own Teacher’s Day flower bouquet!

9. Teacher’s Gift of Jewellery

Jewellery is always a great Teachers’ Day gift if you’d like to get a little more personal. We know a teacher who received a Tree of Life necklace for Teacher’s Day – a fitting present that symbolises knowledge! She loved it so much that she wore it every day. Jewellery is a great option if the whole class is pitching in, and there are lots of unique options from local brands that won’t break the bank. Not sure where to start? We’ve got great jewellery brands for you to consider!

10. Fail-safe Teacher’s Gift: Chocolates

Chocolates are an obvious go-to when it comes to shopping for your 2025 Teachers’ Day gift! Singapore is home to plenty of chocolate stores and brands, where you can find loads of unique flavours, ethical chocs, artisanal creations and more, all in prettily wrapped packaging, too! Check out The Cocoa Trees or Candy Empire if you’d like to put a Teacher’s Gift pack together with mix-and-match candies from popular brands such as Lindt, Ritter Sport and The Belgian – all at pocket-friendly prices. Alternatively, consult our list of luxury chocolate brands for bean-to-bar creations, limited-edition bonbons and more.

11. Teachers’ Day Gift Cards & Vouchers

If you can’t decide what Teachers’ Day gift is best, then eliminate all the fuss with a gift card! Not only do these offer flexibility and convenience, but you’ll also have plenty of great places to choose from, thanks to all the great shopping malls in Singapore. Plus, we love that you can put whatever amount you fancy from around $15 up to the big bucks if you are sharing the Teachers’ Day gift with your class. Some great Teachers’ Day gift options include Capitaland mall vouchers or Takashimaya gift vouchers if you want to keep things generic, or Kinokuniya for bookworms, the Lululemon store for yoga and exercise apparel, FairPrice for groceries or Sephora for cosmetics or even nifty e-gift cards from Amazon!

12. Personalised Gift Ideas for Teachers’ Day

Getting a personalised Teachers’ Day gift is always memorable because it’s a chance to show your appreciation and care for your child’s teacher. Many teachers have said that personalised or handmade gifts were some of their favourite presents received on Teachers’ Day or at the end of term. Need some ideas to create a personalised Teachers’ Day gift? Preschool teacher Amy said her favourite Teachers’ Day Gifts were homemade art projects, including a canvas from the entire class with each child’s handprint and the words ‘love, teach, inspire’ over it! Teacher Mr Tan shared with us that his favourite Teachers’ Day gift was a handwritten letter from his students sharing their memorable moments — he said it rekindled his passion for teaching. For science teacher Mr Hadyu, it was a handmade quilt featuring the periodic table of elements with the stitching ‘To Mr. Haydu. A teacher as good as Au. Love, Wyatt.” Sweet!

Here’s wishing a Happy Teachers’ Day to all the amazing educators out there!

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