Are you looking for the perfect teacher appreciation gift for your child’s teacher? These teacher gift card holder templates assemble in a snap! They’re an ideal way to show teachers some love for Teacher Appreciation Week!
I’m a firm believer that teachers are among many of the unsung heroes of our generation. They’re constantly dealing with new challenges that come up in education (and life!), and they show up every day to teach our kids anyway.
We love to sprinkle in bits of teacher appreciation throughout the school year because – let’s face it – it doesn’t happen enough! My kids and I love assembling teacher survival kits in the fall to give to each new teacher and their aides.
I also like using my free printable Teacher’s Favorite Things questionnaire to add a personal touch to these teacher appreciation gifts. It’s a great way to learn more about your child’s teacher as a person, not just as an educator.
One thing I’ve discovered is that gift cards are a universal crowd-pleaser! Teachers love getting gift cards they can use whenever they want, and it’s a quick and easy gift for parents to pick up!
That’s why I’ve created these super cute teacher appreciation gift card holders. They’re the perfect way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and you can assemble them in minutes.
Supplies Needed for DIY Teacher Gift Card Holder
You’ll need the following supplies to make your own teacher gift card holder:
- Free Printable Gift Card Holder for Teachers — Access the link at the end of this post!
- Gift card — This would be a great time to use the info from your Teacher’s Favorite Things form from the beginning of the school year! Or you could always go with the tried-and-true Dunkin’ or Starbucks gift card!
- White card stock — recommended so that the teacher gift card holders are sturdier
- Crayons/markers—for coloring the black-and-white versions of the gift card holders (a perfect way to involve the kids!).
- Scissors — for cutting out the gift card holders once you’re done coloring them
- Tape Runner (optional, but recommended) — A tape runner is an excellent alternative to glue, and it’s much less messy!
How to Use the Printable Teacher Gift Card Holder
These cute and colorful teacher appreciation gift card holders are super simple to make, which is excellent if you have multiple kids in school! Here’s how to do it:
Print the teacher gift card holder
Click the download link below for the free printable gift card holders for teachers. There are 8 different designs that you can choose from! Print the holders on white card stock.
Color the teacher appreciation gift card holder
I recommend having your kids color the gift card holders BEFORE you cut them out. That way, no one will notice if they color outside the lines. If your kids have mastered scissors, they can even do this part!
Cut out the front and back pieces and glue them together
Once you’ve colored the gift card holders, cut them out. Before you glue or tape the two pieces together, remember to cut along the dotted line so that you can actually insert the gift card.
You’ll have two pieces for each holder – the front and the back. Use a tape runner to glue the two pieces together. If you don’t have a tape runner, you can use a glue stick for this step.
Insert the gift card
After securing the two pieces of the teacher gift card holder together, insert your gift card into the opening you made earlier. This gift pairs perfectly with my free printable teacher appreciation letter that kids can fill out. It’s an easy way to add an extra personal touch that will bring a tear to any educator’s eye!
Free Printable Gift Card Holders for Teacher Appreciation
Want to use these free printable teacher appreciation gift card holders to give to your child’s teacher? Just click the dark teal link down below… and here are the instructions for how to download and print:
How to Download and Print:
- Click the Link Down Below – Look for the dark teal link that says “Click HERE for the FREE Teacher Gift Card Holders”. If you’re on a regular computer or laptop, the file will open right up.
- Select “Continue to Website” (phone or tablet users) – If you’re opening the file on a phone or tablet, then you may see a screen that gives you the option to get the Dropbox app, but you don’t need to do that. Just click “Continue to website”, and then a new window will open with the file in Dropbox.
- Select “Download” – Click the icon to download the file to your device. This might be represented by a downward-facing arrow icon or a “Download” button, depending on your browser and device.
- Print the Gift Card Holders – Find where the file downloaded on your device and open it up. From there you can print any of the 8 gift card holders for teachers, or print them all!
CLICK HERE for the FREE Teacher Gift Card Holders
*TIP – In the “Print Settings” window, you may need to select “Fit to Printable Area” so that the gift card holders print out the correct size. Also, be sure to print on white card stock for the best results.
Other Teacher Appreciation Ideas
If you loved these free printable teacher appreciation cards, then be sure to check out some of my other fantastic ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week:
“Sips and Suds” Coffee and Hand Soap Teacher Gifts – Grab a cute bottle of hand soap from Bath and Body Works and a coffee gift card for this adorable teacher gift idea!
Nothing Bundt Cake Teacher Gift Tags – These are one of my go-to teacher gifts each year! Pick up the yummy bundt cakes, add a gift card to Target or Amazon, and tie on the cute printable gift tag!
Free Printable Teacher Appreciation Letter – Sometimes the nicest gift is a heartfelt note – especially when it’s written by your little one! Use these free printable fill-in-the-blank Teacher Appreciation letter templates that your kids can fill out themselves!
