Special education teachers have a unique job. They’re busy balancing teaching, IEP meetings, paperwork, lesson planning, and collaborating with multiple grade-level teams, and they handle it all with grace and a dose of humor. A note of appreciation or a handmade gift go a long way to show SpEd teachers how much you appreciate them. They especially love to hear how their work impacts students and families. While gifts are not expected, if you do have a SpEd teacher you’re shopping for, here are 21 special education teacher gifts that any SpEd teacher would love.
Note: Be sure to check the school’s policy on gifts before deciding what to give.
Best Special Education Teacher Gifts
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1. Fidgets
Special education teachers are always on the lookout for new fidgets. Check out this list of fidgets, these spinner rings, and this list of fidgets to help students (and teachers) calm down.
Special education teachers have opinions about IEPs, FAPE, autism awareness, and all things SpEd. Give your favorite special education teacher a T-shirt that reflects their words to live by.
Stickers that can be put on laptops, water bottles, or bulletin boards and communicate the messages special education teachers want to send are a great way to appreciate a special education teacher.
There are some really cool teacher stamps on the market right now, including this one that lets teachers check how a student completed their work. It’s a quick way to track accommodations in the moment.
Fill a bag with the supplies a special education teacher uses throughout the day. That could be PBIS tickets, visual schedule cards, lip balm, candy, and so much more.
This is an essential special education classroom tool. Even if the special education teacher on your list already has one, they can always use another one (or the desk version).
These table spots are great for working with kids who need visual reminders as they’re working, as well as for teachers who may have to teach small groups in various locations.
When special education teachers are not teaching, they’re running around trying to get people to review and sign documents. These adorable sticky notes would make that ask much easier.
