Notebook Teacher Gift

Last Updated on April 29, 2025

A notebook teacher gift is a simple way to show a teacher that you care anytime during the school year.

A free printable teacher gift tag makes this DIY gift extra special. It can be given to start off the school year or during Teacher Appreciation Week.

One of the tags says, “Let’s have a noteworthy school year!” and the other tag says, “We’ve had a noteworthy school year!”

Jump to:

• What is a Notebook Teacher Gift?
• Creative Ways to Use This Printable
• Mom Life - Made Easier
• What Kind of Notebooks Should I use?
• Materials Needed
• Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools for Printables
• How to Make a Notebook Teacher Gift
• Printable FAQs
• Additional Teacher Gift Ideas

What is a Notebook Teacher Gift?

A notebook teacher gift is basically gifting a teacher a small stack of notebooks, notepads or sticky notes.

This is a gift that is useful and helpful to teachers and school staff. They use a lot of notepads throughout the school year and this can help offset that expense for them.

Teachers spend a lot of their own money on supplies they need for the classroom. They love receiving gifts that are practical and useful.

Creative Ways to Use This Printable

A notebook teacher’s gift is such a useful and thoughtful gesture. Here are some creative ways to use it:

• Slip in a nice pen or a sheet of stickers under the ribbon or twine used to tie the notebooks together. Add a small pouch or pencil case to complete the set.
• Put a notebook (or two), some pens, sticky notes, and maybe a small snack (like trail mix or a granola bar) in a cute gift box or bag. Add tissue paper in school colors and attach the tag to the handle or tape it inside the lid.
• Wrap several notebooks to look like a mini book bundle—add a faux library card or personalized nameplate inside. Use the “noteworthy” tag as a little “bookmark” sticking out of the top.
• Arrange notebooks upright in a small bin or basket with tissue paper and faux flowers. Attach the tag to a “stem” or stick like a plant label.

What Kind of Notebooks Should I use?

You can buy lots of different notebooks for this DIY project. The gift tag mentions, “a noteworthy school year” so it is wide open on what style note pad you pick.

Here are some note pads that would be helpful to teachers:

• Sticky Notes are always a hit and get used a LOT! You can get a big pack for a great price and gift these to many of the school staff.
• I love these colorful teacher note pads that feature pencils and colored lines.
• Teacher appreciation note pads are fun and each one has an inspirational message for the teacher included at the top.
• I really like the Post It 4 x 6 inch lined pads. They are sticky at the top and have lines for easy list-making.

You can also check your local Dollar Tree for great deals on cute note pads.

Materials Needed

This DIY teacher gift doesn’t take many supplies and can be put together in minutes.

• Printable Gift Tags: You can get these tags by filling in the form below. Use whichever tag you want—depending on if it’s the beginning of the school year or near the end.
• Small Notebooks or Note Pads: See suggestions above.
• Tape: Use clear tap to secure the notebooks together and also to attach the tag on them.
• Ribbon or Twine: The ribbon needs to fit through the hole in the gift tag, so it should be 1/8 inch wide. I used light red and white twine, but you can always just use whatever ribbon or twine you already have.

Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools for Printables

Printer: This one is a great budget printer. If you’re willing to spend just a little more though, this is a better option. And if you’re looking for an all-in-one home office machine, this one does it all, has high reviews and includes 2 years of ink.

Ink cartridges: Speaking of ink, this is where the cost of using printables can really add up! To save BIG on ink, buy it from CompAndSave.com. It’s substantially cheaper than anywhere else and they carry ink for all major printer brands and models.

Printer paper or cardstock: Since you’re using this as a gift tag, you want it be sturdy so it’s best to choose cardstock.

Laminator: Laminating your printable is an inexpensive way to turn it into a bookmark as suggested in the creative ways up above.  Alternately, you can cover the printable with clear contact paper to achieve the same thing.

Cutter: If you want nice, clean cuts, a paper cutter is a must-have. This is a great one if you plan on using it a lot. But this one is totally sufficient if you want something solid and reliable for occasional use.

On a tight budget? Go with this one. Or, use a good pair of scissors and a sturdy ruler.

Binder or Folder: If you’re using page protectors for your printables, binders are such an easy way to keep them together and organized. I love this colorful set. If you prefer to stick with standard white though, this set is highly rated and very affordable. And if you need larger binders, this set is terrific. If you go with folders, I like these.

Hole Punch: A hole punch with a soft grip handle is nice to have, especially if you’re making several of these or if your kids are helping punch the holes.

How to Make a Notebook Teacher Gift

Since this gift is so easy to make with your kids, don’t forget to include some of the other school staff your child will be interacting with such as fine arts teachers, school secretary, school nurse, principal, and anyone else you want to make smile.

Step 1: Print the Gift Tags

The first step to make a notebook teacher gift is to print off the teacher gift tags. Print the tags that correspond with where your child is in the school year—either the beginning or the end of the school year.

Decide how many gifts you want to give based on how many teachers your child will have/did have this year and any staff members you want to include, and print off the appropriate number of gift tags.

I like to print mine on white cardstock so they’re sturdy and have a professional look.

Simply fill in the form below to print the gift tags for free.

Step 2: Cut out the Tags

Once the tags are printed it is time to cut them out. Use sharp scissors and just cut around the image.

Step 3: Secure Notepads

Depending on how many notepads or notebooks you are gifting to one person it helps to secure them together.

I like to stack the notepads and secure them together with a small piece of tape.

Step 4: Add tag and Ribbon

Secure the gift tag on the top of the notepads with a little bit of tape on the back.

Grab some ribbon or pretty twine and tie it around the notepads for a beautiful gift.

Printable FAQs

Additional Teacher Gift Ideas

If you want some additional ideas about what to give your child’s teacher, consider some of these gift ideas:

Teacher’s Favorite Things Survey: If you want to choose gifts a teacher would really appreciate and be able to use, have them fill out this teacher’s favorite things survey.

One Smart Cookie Teacher Gift: Giving a One Smart Cookie Teacher Gift is the perfect way to show your child’s teacher you appreciate them. Grab a printable gift tag and attach it to some cookies.

Highlighter Teacher Gift: A Highlighter Teacher Gift is easy to make. Just attach this free printable gift tag to some highlighters for a great teacher gift.

Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift: This Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift is a simple way to show your appreciation. Just print the free tag and attach it to a bottle of hand sanitizer for a thoughtful gift any teacher will love.