The Best Tech Gift Ideas for Teachers
Gifts teachers really want for themselves!
Teachers use technology everyday- from lesson planning to fun activities for students to searching TpT for the perfect worksheets to accompany their curriculum. Getting a tech gift for teachers seems like the most practical and useful thing you can get for your favorite educator this year.
Today I am going over my favorite tech gift ideas for teachers- from external monitors to laminators, all of these gift ideas will put a smile on any teacher's face all year long.
I often get asked about the tech tools I use for my online teacher business at home. After teaching virtually from home in 2020 while running my own online tutoring business and Teachers Pay Teachers shop, I upgraded to products that helped me teach with ease and made running a tutoring business online more manageable. I’ve included gift ideas for every budget and I hope you’ll find joy and a spark of giving for this holiday season. If you’re looking for gift ideas for your friends, a coworker, yourself or a family member, keep on reading!
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This year I relied on technology like nobody’s business. I wasn’t always a techy person, but now I love the challenge of learning something new. Something I teach my students on a regular basis is to not let technology hold them back. If you’re wanting to grow your teacher business online from home, these gift ideas are going to change your life!
My first useful gift for teachers has been transformational for my business, especially when I was teaching online from home. It’s really basic, and it's a laptop stand. In fact, as I type this blog post, my laptop is propped up on it and it gives a better height. It’s a lot easier to see the screen because my laptop sits up higher, I'm not scrunching my neck down and hurting my neck. Ihighly recommend getting one of those for your home office as well as your classroom.
An extra monitor is a must for teaching and tutoring online. It might be one of the best purchases you make. When I’m sharing my screen, I love to be able to see my student’s faces with the content I’m projecting.
A wireless keyboard and mouse set is just the item for anyone doing a lot of typing. I love my laptop, but it didn’t have the 10-key number pad and this keyboard leveled up my typing game.
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love printable books. My HP printer is amazing because it is reliable and wireless! I also love getting instant ink in the mail. If you have an HP printer, you need to get instant ink.
Most laptops come with a built in camera. The crummy thing is the camera isn’t the best. If you record anything or want to level up your image when teaching, this webcam gives you a lot of bang for your buck.
The Yeti microphone is user friendly and gives a lot of value to your teacher business and online teaching.
If you love creating resources for tutoring clients or your own classroom, the Scotch Laminator will change your life. I swear I’ll never use the school laminator again. This handy dandy laminator will make your teaching resources last 10x longer and makes them incredibly durable for traveling to tutoring client’s homes. I also laminate all of my TpT products for my own classroom. The Scotch laminator pouches are thicker than your school laminator which will make the resources for your classroom last much longer.
Teacherpreneurs will love these gifts!
Teacher Gift Ideas for the teacher on a budget
I’ve talked about the Erin Condren planner a lot, but for real, it’s the best. I mentioned some of my EC favorites in this blog post. My favorite part of the Life Planner is penciling in appointments in the hourly slots. This keeps me on track for the week for my tutoring business.
Planning my entire year out on the wall has been life changing. I use these calendars to plan out time off, content creation, posting on Instagram, and holidays related to my Teachers Pay Teachers store.
The Power of Habit has transformed my life in so many ways! If you’re looking to create new habits and want the science behind how our brains can make lasting changes, you have to read this book!
Daily affirmations can change the way you think about yourself and your business. I’m a big believer in manifesting what you want to happen. Throw it out there in the universe and watch your life change. This affirmation journal makes it easy for you and takes out the guesswork.
Give yourself the gift of a full tutoring client list
A gift for yourself that’s the gift that keeps on giving: more clients!
The best gift any online tutoring business owner can give themselves this year is the gift of more clients. Tired of feeling salesy and have no idea what to post on Instagram? I’ve been there. It wasn’t until I had a curated social media plan that I saw real growth in my online tutoring business. The Tutorpreneur Promo Kit® mini course is the perfect solution to getting more clients and spending less time worrying about what to post. There’s over 25 editable templates just for you and lessons on how and when to use them. That’s a $297 value for only $47 ➡️ $30 (it’s on sale for $30 until January 1, 2023!) Secure your spot here!
Any of these items will level up your online teacher business from home this year. Sometimes, investing in yourself is just what you need to get a jumpstart on reaching your income goals.
What was your favorite teacher tech tool this year? Tell me in the comments!