10 thoughtful thank you gifts for teachers under £10

Summer break is about to kick off for school students across England and Wales, meaning a well-deserved break for teachers.

Many people like to thank those who have taught their children for a year with a gift.

It takes a caffeine drink to gather a classroom full of kids, and this mug ensures they have their own personalized cup of tea and coffee.

In addition to stopping mug thieves (they’re in every industry), you can add a sweet message to remind teachers how special they are every time they take a sip.

If they’ve walked off their feet for the entire period, the teacher you gift this pampering foot week to will thank you right away.

Designed to revive and energize, add a few spoonfuls of salt to warm water and get ready to take your stress away.

Teachers with a sweet tooth will love these cookies made in their own image.

These gifts come in letterbox-sized boxes, so you can send them right away if you run out of time before the schools break up.

In a refreshing mint and eucalyptus scent, these smell as good as they look.

Your little one’s teacher probably needs some relaxation, so you can help them turn their home into a spa-like retreat.

They can literally wear their craft as a badge of honor with this enamel badge.

Celebrate their hard work and give them a reminder every time they wear it.

These wax melts are almost too pretty to go in a burner, decorated with embossed favors and a touch of glitter.

Choose from different scents or go for a random selection.

Candies are a perfect all-round gift – especially if you don’t know the teacher very well.

Not only that, the jar can be reused or upcycled as a vase or container after the treats are ready.

Educators are always on the go, so with this hand cream set they can enjoy a little self-care whether it’s between periods or during playtime.

In this set you get a shea butter cream, an almond cream and a cherry blossom cream – all packaged in a cute reusable storage tin.

Every parent knows that Santa is the best motivation for getting kids to behave, and this pretend Santa Cam lets them know he’s watching.

At the very least, their teacher can laugh about it – and they may find it useful in the classroom too.

While summer vacation is an opportunity for teachers to relax, many will miss the hustle and bustle of the classroom.

Rather than developing young minds, this gift allows them to grow their own sunflowers, get green thumbs and brighten up their home or garden.