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Teaching is a hard job, but in the past year and a half, things have become more turbulent. Teachers of all grades are forced to adapt to the epidemic in previously unimaginable ways, from transferring courses entirely online to finding ways to protect themselves in cramped classrooms. Expressing your gratitude to them through gifts is a simple and thoughtful gesture for any teacher.

When I taught middle school students a few years ago, I cherished the gifts from students and their families, no matter how big or small they were. These range from a box of classic chocolates to self-care tools for relaxing after long and stressful days.

Whether you want to buy gifts for your own teachers, children’s educators, or relatives in the field, these highly rated products-compiled by us after sorting out past reports and focusing on Select readers' favorites-are worthy of consideration .

To help you determine the best gift for teachers in your life, we have compiled highly rated products based on past reports, readers’ favorites and the selection of Select employees.

These S'well water bottles are one of our favorite reusable water bottles, made of durable stainless steel and available in a variety of interesting colors and patterns. According to the brand, these bottles are available in three sizes (9 ounces, 17 ounces and 25 ounces) and can keep beverages refrigerated for up to 24 hours. If you are looking for a more affordable water bottle from this brand, S'well's S'ip offers 15 ounce options.

This 11-ounce white vetiver candle is a mixture of soy wax and cotton wick, with a burning time of up to 70 hours. It is a blend of scents, including eucalyptus, cloves, sandalwood and vetiver. Featured contributor Hanna Horvath described the scent as "light and airy" and usually lit candles on her work day because it was "not too strong."

If your favorite teacher is a coffee or tea lover, they might like this personalized 18-ounce tumbler. You can add their names in bold cursive script, choose from four bright color combinations, and include designs suitable for teachers, such as pencils, apples, or palettes.

Amazon's latest version of the Kindle Paperwhite will begin shipping on October 27, with a larger screen (6.8 square inches, compared to 6 square inches in the previous version), dark mode, and IPX8 water resistance. According to Amazon, it also has a 20% page turning speed and a 10% increase in brightness at the highest setting. Technical expert Whitson Gordon previously wrote that the device is a "digital must-have" for book collectors.

Low-maintenance plants can be a useful gift for busy teachers. Jean Berg, general manager of Philips indoor plants and displays, recommended Pothos in our guide to low-maintenance indoor plants. The vines of these plants can grow to more than 10 feet, they prefer medium to bright indirect light, and can thrive in almost any type of indoor space-including classrooms with windows. The Sill's Marble Queen Pothos is available in small and medium sizes, and includes pots in five colors, including terracotta, blush and mint. You can also buy more affordable Pothos plants from Amazon and other major retailers.

Teachers’ desks can easily be filled with paper, stationery, and supplies, so these storage racks and other organizational tools from Jerry & Maggie can help reduce confusion. They can be stacked, adjusted and rotated to customize them to your workspace. The two attached shelves are made of natural wood, have five separate units, and have a flat surface to store everything from books and mail to pencil holders and post-it notes.

For high-stress jobs like teaching, self-care gift sets like Lush can help educators relax. This box contains lavender-infused products-studies have shown that lavender can promote mental health-such as the brand's Sleepy shower gel and A French Kiss bubble wand. It also includes lavender oil-based shower gel and Dream Cream body lotion with soothing chamomile ingredients.

Bullet Keeper’s product is the most acclaimed productivity planner, perfect for teachers who want to effectively manage their busy schedules. It is not dated, which means that educators can customize the 12-month price difference based on the school year. There are five weekly pages between each monthly calendar, and 68 blank pages at the end of the notebook for taking notes, reminders, etc.

Whether it's a holiday, a birthday or a thank you teacher week, I always look forward to the students with a box of chocolates. The Godiva gold box contains a variety of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. It is one of my favorites to receive. Popular brands such as Ghirardelli, Ferrero Rocher and Lindt also offer a variety of gift boxes to add luster to your Teacher’s Day.

Thank you card is a sweet and simple way to express your concern to the teacher. Popular retailers such as Etsy, Hallmark, and Shutterfly provide unique and customizable card options for each type of teacher. For example, this card from Etsy allows you to choose between a standard size 6" x 4" card or a larger printed card that can be framed. You can even add the teacher’s name to get a personalized touch.

Few educators don’t like some extra help starting in the morning. In July, Keurig released its first Wi-Fi connected brewer, which automatically detects K-Cup pods and adjusts brewing settings such as temperature and intensity. K-Supreme Plus Smart allows coffee lovers to personalize their coffee with five cup sizes, five intensity settings, and six temperature settings. When you are sure of the personalized setting you like, you can also name and bookmark it.

My mother teaches pre-class to fifth grade. She likes to use this laminator to ensure that her labels, essays, classroom and bulletin board decorations remain intact for many years. The Scotch Thermal Lamination Combo Pack comes with 20 letter-sized lamination bags. The laminator itself has a handle, which can laminate items up to 9 inches wide.

These slippers are from Select readers’ favorite direct-to-consumer brand LLBean, which can make teachers who spend most of their time feel relaxed. Wicked Good Moccasins are available in women's and men's sizes, and are available in a variety of colors. They are soft, durable, and have a warm fleece lining that can absorb moisture from your feet.

Whether entering grades or making lesson plans, teachers often spend very late hours in front of computer screens. Since the light emitted by the screen can hinder sleep, blue-ray glasses can help improve their sleep cycle, as explained in our guide to blue-ray glasses. These lenses have yellow lenses that filter blue light during the day and night and provide UVA and UVB protection. They also have anti-reflective and anti-glare coatings.

Tea Forté’s tea sampler set is worthy of consideration by teachers, especially because tea helps promote physical and mental health. The sorting box includes 10 popular tea blends, such as Earl Grey, Chamomile Citron, Ginger Lemongrass and other teas mixed with aromatic fruits, spices and herbs.

The Levoit LV-H132 air purifier is a highly rated option in our air purifier guide. It is very portable, can be placed comfortably on the teacher’s desk, and uses its three-stage filtration system to filter out dust in the classroom And allergens. It circulates the air in the room four times an hour and automatically reminds you when you need to change the filter. According to Levoit, it is equipped with a HEPA filter.

To help your favorite teacher carry paper, stationery and other supplies with you, Dagne Dover's neoprene backpack is waterproof and shock-absorbing, and can double as a practical travel backpack. It is available in three sizes (small, medium and large) and a variety of colors, including onyx, heather gray and deep moss.

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