15 Cute Halloween Gift Ideas For Teachers For Every Budget
The time has come to thank your child’s teacher but with a festive Halloween twist! I love that with every holiday (Halloween included!) there’s an effort to thank teachers for their hard work and the love they pour into our kids. The downside to this tradition is that all the gifts throughout the school year can get expensive!
That’s why I put together this list of meaningful, cute, and practical Halloween gift ideas for teachers that will fit into your budget!
Choose from the large list of Halloween gift ideas and then use our tips for displaying them in a festive way. Can’t wait for you to find the perfect Halloween gift!
This post is all about Halloween gift ideas for teachers.
Budget-friendly tips for Halloween Teacher Gifts and Gift baskets
- Use this list as inspiration but don’t feel pressured to buy everything.
- Thrift the Halloween basket or container. There are tons of cute wicker baskets at the thrift store. Or you can repurpose a basket or bag you already own to fit the Halloween theme.
- You don’t have to have a huge teacher Halloween gift basket. An intentional gift basket will still mean a lot.
- Use natural items to fill the basket rather than plastic filler or tissue paper. Leaves (yes, real ones!) are a great way to make your basket look more full and festive.
- Stick to DIY gifts rather than pricey Halloween-themed gifts (ex. homemade treats, craft projects, personalized gifts)
- Prioritize locally made gifts from small businesses. This can be hit or miss. Sometimes this route is more affordable or significantly more expensive. Depends on your area!
Perfect Teacher Halloween Gifts
1. Mini pumpkins for classroom decorations
Rather than add a bunch of tissue paper and gift basket filler, use mini pumpkins instead!
These are the perfect festive gift because your teacher can use them as classroom decor all season long.
The best part if that pumpkins are of course compostable so when the Halloween season is over they don’t create any plastic waste. For an added touch your kids can decorate the mini pumpkins with paint or stickers!
2. Mini bouquet of fall flowers
Add a touch of nature to your gift basket. Head to your local flower shop (or backyard garden) and pick up a bouquet of fall-colored flowers!
These are the perfect gift just on their own or you can add it to your gift basket. Most people think of florals for spring so it is a nice refreshing touch to receive flowers in the fall!
Flowers to add to your Halloween gift basket:
- Sunflowers
- Mums
- Marigolds
- Zinnias
- Dahlias
- Goldenrod
- Dye white flowers with orange and black food coloring
- Yellow roses
- Dried flower bouquet for a rustic look
3. Fall scented candle with natural soy wax
They may not be able to use the candle in their classroom but they can for sure use a fall-scented candle at home as they cozy up and decompress from the start of the school year!
Homesick candle company has the perfect fall-scented candles that are nontoxic and made with soy wax. This candle is a simple yet luxurious gift I’m sure your teacher will cherish.
4. Handwritten card with Halloween stickers for a personal touch
Get your little one to spend some time crafting a beautiful and festive Halloween card. Use stickers, paints, glitter glue and all the fun craft supplies to make the card extra special.
Getting a handwritten card from parents highlighting what you appreciate about your child’s teacher can go a long way as well! Halloween gift baskets are fun but they are also a great moment to give a genuine thank you!
Throw in a gift card and this makes the perfect last-minute Halloween gift that is still meaningful.
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5. Festive Halloween dishcloths for a festive atmosphere
A dish towel may sound boring initially but they are the perfect addition to Halloween gift baskets.
Dish towels are a tricky way to make the basket look more full. I love that they are reusable gifts that can be used all season long and saved for the following year for festive Halloween decorations.
6. Orange Stasher bags filled with festive treats for a Halloween treat bag
You can never go wrong with gifting a sweet treat. Stasher bags are a teacher’s best friend! They are reusable silicone bags that can be used instead of plastic bags. They can be used for anything from snacks to school supplies.
For Halloween gift baskets make some yummy Halloween treats and fill orange Stasher bags with them. The coral and Galapagos colorways are perfect for Halloween baskets.
Halloween sweet treats to give as gifts:
- Ghost lollipops using napkins
- Chocolate-covered pretzels using Halloween sprinkles
- Halloween decorated sugar cookies
- Monster mash popcorn
- Gummy worm pumpkins
For the recipes for these Halloween treats check out the post below! Even if your teacher isn’t vegan I guarantee they will still love these festive treats!
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7. Fall-scented soap or Halloween-shaped soap
When you think of fall what smells come to mind? These soaps perfectly capture the sweet yet earthy smell of the fall season and fall holidays. And they look adorable too!
8. Fall garden seeds for the colder months
Seed packets are so inexpensive! These are the perfect filler if your gift basket includes the fall bouquet we discussed before.
Fall seed packets are great because they are the gift that keeps on giving even after the fall season is over.
Fall seeds to gift:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Radish
- Swish chard
- Mums
9.Halloween kids books for the classroom
Why not gift something that can be enjoyed by many? A Halloween children’s book is the perfect teacher gift because it can be enjoyed for years to come (but it is still festive)!
You can buy Halloween children’s books online or from your local bookstore.
Halloween children’s books:
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Acorn Was a Little Wild
- Little Blue Truck Halloween
- Pete the Cat Trick or Pete
- Goosebumps chapter books (for older kids)
10. Mason jar filled with Halloween candy
Thrift a mason jar and fill it with Halloween candy! Be sure to decorate the outside of the mason jar with paint, stickers or other Halloween colored craft supplies. This is a really great (and cheap!) last minute Halloween teacher gift.
11. Fall nail polish to get into the Halloween spirit
Nail polish is the perfect addition to any gift basket because they can use it again and again!
It’s a fun way for them to enjoy the fall season and treat themselves to a little self care.
Check out our list of nontoxic fall nail polish colors and brands below to find the perfect fall shade to gift!
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12. Festive fall tea to add to their fall daily routines
From pumpkin spice to apple cider there are so many beautiful and comforting tea blends that you can gift in your Halloween box. This idea isn’t super Halloween centric but I guarantee they will still appreciate it!
Fall tea for gift basket:
13. Halloween wall art for your teacher’s desk
Include some Halloween wall art to the gift basket that they can put up in their classroom for the fall season or for the class Halloween party! We have some printable Halloween wall decor here!
To make it extra special you can thrift a frame and get your kids to decorate it!
14. School supplies in festive colors
As we all know, teachers don’t have a huge budget for their classrooms. Why not give them a very practical gift including orange, purple, yellow and black school supplies?! Sometimes things like tissues will come in Halloween patterned boxes as well during this time.
This gift may not be the most fun on the list but I’m sure it will be appreciated. Get creative with how you present the supplies too so it feels extra special!
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15. Halloween coloring pages wrapped in orange ribbons
For unique Halloween basket filler, you can print off our free Halloween coloring pages.
I love to wrap these into a cylinder shape and display these with the designs facing outward. Then I tie an orange bow around them to keep them secure!
Your kids can color them in or you can leave them blank and pair them with some fun markers for your teacher to have their own relaxing coloring session! Halloween crafts are fun for everyone!
These budget-friendly teacher gift ideas are the perfect way to wish your child’s teacher a happy Halloween and thank them for inspiring young minds. I hope these thoughtful gift ideas encouraged you to spread the Halloween cheer to the awesome teachers in your life!
Have any other unique Halloween gift basket ideas for teachers? Let us know in the comments below! I’m sure others in the community would love to learn from you as well.
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Stay well,
Maggie
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