Teachers’ Day gifts
Teachers’ Day is around the corner, and despite being the bright student you claim you are, you’re running out of ideas that stand out. It can be hard trying to find the perfect mix of sentiment and practicality. To help your poor soul, we’ve compiled a handy list of gifts for Teachers’ Day in Singapore for you to show how much you care and, hopefully, get in their good books after wreaking havoc all semester.
Table of Contents
- Teachers’ Day gifts
- When is Teachers’ Day 2025 celebrated in Singapore?
- Can Singapore teachers accept gifts?
- 1. Sweetest Moments’ Teachers’ Day gifts
- 2. Misty Daydream’s customisable school merch
- 3. Siders Online’s Teachers’ Day gifts
- 4. Hush Candle’s Teachers’ Day collection
- 5. Lynk Fragrances gift set
- 6. Tily Tea’s Teachers’ Day pack
- 7. WAI Teachers’ Day goodie bag
- 8. Famous Amos Teachers’ Day box
- 9. Customisable Tees
- 10. Mint Home’s personalised teacher essentials
- – DIY Teachers’ Day Gifts –
- 11. Teacher-themed crochet gifts
- 12. Uno Reverse grade sheet
- 13. QR code presentation
- 14. Teacher-themed coupon book
- Heartfelt gifts for Teachers’ Day Singapore 2025
When is Teachers’ Day 2025 celebrated in Singapore?
To honour our praiseworthy teachers who shape young minds, Singapore will be celebrating Teachers’ Day 2025 on 5th September. Teachers and students alike get to reap the benefits of this day and enjoy a much-deserved scheduled school holiday, as declared by MOE.
Interestingly, different countries celebrate this day on different dates. However, Singapore, being as efficient as ever, celebrates Teachers’ Day on the last Friday of Term 3 before the September school holidays.
Can Singapore teachers accept gifts?
While giving gifts on Teachers’ Day is acceptable in Singapore, there are certain key points to keep in mind so your gift-giving experience is a hassle-free success. Firstly, note that MOE requires teachers to declare gifts that are worth $50 or more. Avoid such stress-inducing procedures and stick to giving affordable, meaningful gifts that will certainly bring a smile to your teacher’s face.
When brainstorming gift ideas, cash gifts such as vouchers, may seem like a no-brainer. However, they are heavily frowned upon since they leave room for bribery allegations and are generally viewed as inappropriate.
Different schools may have different guidelines regarding gift-giving for teachers. For example, budgetary restrictions may differ per school. Ensure you adhere to these guidelines, so your teacher can gleefully accept the gift they so very much deserve.
1. Sweetest Moments’ Teachers’ Day gifts
Best Teachers’ Day gift idea for sweet tooths
For those of us who love scrolling through pics of baked goods on Instagram but stay far away from the kitchen, Sweetest Moments has just the thing if you’re looking for sweet gifts to give your teacher on Teachers’ Day in Singapore. They have a delectable catalogue of Teachers’ Day bakes, including individual brownies (from $1.90), Super Teacher Standard Cupcakes ($4.70), and a Health Boost for Teachers Nut Mix Tin ($6.90) for teachers who steer clear of sugary treats.
Shop Sweetest Moments’ Teachers’ Day products.
2. Misty Daydream’s customisable school merch
Personalised stamps, tumblers, mugs & more
Misty Daydream is a haven for anyone looking for customisable Teachers’ Day gifts in Singapore. They’ve got everything from balloons and canvas totes to pens and sticky note holders. Our personal favourite is their line of personalised stamps, featuring adorable designs like smiley eggs, donuts, and strawberries – very Jellycat-esque, very cute. You’ll even get to add your teacher’s name to the stamps, so stamping comments on worksheets feels way more personal.
There are punny taglines like “Ms Joanne says eggs-cellent” and “Mr Williams says do-nut give up!”. The custom stamps go for $12.90, with a range of colours to match your teacher’s favourite shade.
Buy personalised gifts from Misty Daydream.
3. Siders Online’s Teachers’ Day gifts
Cute fish-themed socks
Image credit: Siders Online
Go the unconventional route and get a pair of socks as a gift for your teacher on Teachers’ Day in Singapore. Siders Online doesn’t just finish the job with your run-of-the-mill socks, but they’ve also got a line of adorable fish-themed tabi socks at only $8.90 each. Your teacher’s dogs will look stylish for any occasion.
Still in the fishy-themed zone, the store also carries Chumaki Minicrew Socks ($8.90) that look like little sushi rolls when rolled up. The socks come in a sushi box packaging with a clear lid that looks straight out of your local Umi Sushi.
Apart from socks, the store also has other quirky items like slipper coasters ($8.90), reusable bags ($9.90), multi-way tags ($9.90) and even durian-themed mousepads ($12.90).
Check out Siders Online’s Teachers’ Day gifts.
4. Hush Candle’s Teachers’ Day collection
Give your teachers their much needed relaxation
Image credit: Hush Candle via Facebook
Don’t delude yourself into thinking teachers have an endless fountain of patience. While teaching is a rewarding job, handling students all day is also incredibly exhausting. Acknowledge their hard work with Hush Candle’s elegant Teachers’ Day Collection:
- Grab The Guiding Light Gift Set for just $10, which includes a 2oz candle of your choice. Pick from 3 signature scents: lavender, santal and geranium.
- Or check out the Guiding Hands Gift Set for $12, which comes with Lavender Bergamot and Geranium Lemon scented hand sanitisers.
Interestingly, scented candles have been proven to create a soothing atmosphere while boosting your mood and relieving stress.
Your teacher will definitely appreciate this stress-relieving gift, especially after putting up with all your antics in class.
Buy candle sets from Hush Candle’s Teachers’ Day Collection.
5. Lynk Fragrances gift set
A practical & thoughtful gift
Image credit: Lynk Fragrances via Facebook
Lynk Fragrances is another site, with Google ratings of 4.9/5, offering an exclusive Teachers’ Day Collection you won’t want to miss. For once in your colourful school life, choose not to procrastinate and pre order any of these cute gift sets on Lynk fragrances’ official site.
Their The Inspiring One set, priced at $10.90, includes 2 of their 20ml hand sanitisers. They come in a range of lovely scents: Geranium, Black Cherry, Lavender, and Fig.
For $15.90, you can order their The Familiar Kindness, which comes with a 20ml hand sanitiser in your choice of scent, ranging from White Tea and Geranium to Lavender and Rose. The set also includes an essential oil roll-on.
For both sets, items are packaged in a pretty organza bag and a gift card is also offered for you to add a heartfelt message.
Buy sets from Lynk Fragrances Teachers’ Day Preorders.
6. Tily Tea’s Teachers’ Day pack
Herbal Tea to calm & soothe the mind
Image credit: Tily Tea
Despite their kind smile and cheerful attitude, your teacher has probably secretly rolled their eyes more times than you’ve blinked. Rightfully so. Tily Tea’s practical Teachers’ Day gift options aim to improve mental wellness by utilising traditional Chinese Herbs, fruits and flowers.
Benefits include boosting focus and energy, improving sleep and stress relief, and boosting immunity and detoxification.
At just $9.90, Tily Tea’s Teachers’ Day Petite Pack is a mini treat featuring 1 sachet of each of their bestselling flavours. Make it extra gift-ready by adding a gift bag for just $1, and use the free space on the box to scribble a short note of appreciation.
Buy relaxing sets from Tily Tea Teachers’ Day Collection.
7. WAI Teachers’ Day goodie bag
Good ol’ snacks & charms
Image credit: The WAI company
Let’s not forget that before we resorted to using digital devices, jotter books were an iconic part of Singapore’s education system. Whether it was to submit your homework (assuming you did, of course) or to take notes in class (again, really hoping you did), teachers have all dealt with students’ jotter books.
The WAI (Wonder and Intention) Company recognises this sentiment and has released their Teachers’ Day Goodie Bag, offering 2 packs of 50g of Iced Gem Biscuits and Sweetheart Biscuits for $9. In addition to the snacks, a jotter book charm is also included for your teacher to reminisce about the good ol’ days.
WAI’s Teachers’ Day Double Appreciation Snack Box is another option priced at $15, offering 100g packs of Iced Gem Biscuits and Sweetheart Biscuits. Neatly packaged in a box of 2 packs, it also has a silly sticker awarding them full marks for the dedication and hard work they put forward all year.
Buy sets from The WAI Company Teachers’ Day Collection.
8. Famous Amos Teachers’ Day box
Baked goods that go straight to your heart
While you may be convinced you’re a modern-day James Bond, secretly munching onsnacks at the back of the class, let’s acknowledge your teacher probably noticed and chose to politely ignore you. Snacks are a universal love language, and teachers will most likely agree too.
Famous Amos has released their Teachers’ Day Collection, where you can purchase cookies from $7.90 to $11.90. Cookies are packed in Teachers’ Day-themed boxes that have been designed to look like school supplies, such as a box of coloured pencils and backpacks.
For an extra heartfelt touch, show off the writing skills your teacher helped you perfect by jotting a sweet note of thanks on a sticky note.
Buy cookies from Famous Amos Teachers’ Day Gift Collection.
9. Customisable Tees
Best Teachers’ Day gift for the punny teacher
Image credit: The X Style
For each time your teacher has politely ignored your snacking, you’ve probably politely chuckled at their ultimate dad jokes. Consider it a fair trade. However, it cannot be denied that no matter how cheesy your teacher’s silly sense of humour gets, it always provides comedic relief to an otherwise intense subject.
Showcase your gratitude for their goofiness by customising a tee as a thoughtful gift for Teachers’ Day in Singapore from The X Style, from just $8.50. Designs and texts can be added to both the front and back of the t-shirt. If you’ve got a funny photo or inside joke in mind, you can even upload your own images to be printed – those go for $16.50.
Buy customised tees from The X Style.
10. Mint Home’s personalised teacher essentials
Pens, coasters, cup sleeves & keychains
Image adaped from: Mint Home
All teachers have certain essentials that are non-negotiable. Whether it’s tumblers or stationery, there is a wide range of things we automatically associate with our teachers.
Mint Home’s Teachers’ Day Collection offers these essentials, which can be personalised with your teacher’s name to create a practical gift you know they will unabashedly use for a long time. Amongst the wide variety of options are clipboards, canvas bags, mugs, notepads, and coasters – all available under $20.
You can also purchase their limited Create Your Teachers’ Day Gift Box available from $6 onwards. This set lets you select 2 personalised items from their collection of keychains, stationery holders, bookmarks, luggage tags, cup sleeves, and pens. A handmade crochet sunflower pot and a Teachers’ Day card will also be packaged together into a box, adorned with a special Teachers’ Day sleeve.
Shop Mint Home Teachers’ Day Gifts.
– DIY Teachers’ Day Gifts –
For those who prefer a more personal touch, consider these thoughtful DIY Teachers’ Day present ideas instead.
11. Teacher-themed crochet gifts
Put those artsy hands to use and crochet a sentimental gift
Image credit: @crochetbygreta via Pinterest
Before you claim to not have an artsy side, whip out your notebook and take a look at the doodles you’ve no doubt drawn when you’re supposedly paying attention. Tap into this artistic side of yours and gift your teacher with crochet gifts on Teachers’ Day in Singapore. Some ideas may include a bookmark, a keychain, a cup sleeve or their favourite flower.
But if you truly struggle with any form of art, an alternative is to purchase items from Jolly Pally’s crocheted Teachers’ Day Collection available on their site. For items under $20, there are tons of options to scour through, including their Mini Sunflower Pot ($15.90), Single Stalk Handmade Crochet Sunflower Bouquet ($14.50), and Smiley Pally Flower Keychain ($9.90).
For you lazy bums, buy crochet gifts from Jolly Pally Teachers’ Day Collection.
12. Uno Reverse grade sheet
A hilarious way to show your teacher how much you appreciate them
If there’s one thing that every student in the universe can agree on, it’s that report card day is the absolute worst. There comes a time in every student’s life when you feel the need to give in to your intrusive thoughts and set fire to your report card. If you haven’t, we congratulate your academic vigour – or impressive lying skills.
This Teachers’ Day, take a humorous spin on report cards and pull an Uno reverse move by gifting your teacher their very own report card. Highlight their wonderful performance as your teacher and award them full marks for the impressive skills that they possess, like their patience, kindness, humour and wisdom.
Much like our report cards, add a remarks section where you and your peers can shower them with much-deserved gratitude or share your favourite memories with them. This throwback gift would give them a nostalgic taste of their childhood student days, while reminding them that they are incredibly loved and respected by their students.
13. QR code presentation
Scan a QR code that leads to a quirky presentation
This is a Teachers’ Day gift idea the whole class can put together. Put those presentation skills your teacher drilled into you and put together a quirky presentation as a thank-you. We all know there’s nothing a teacher loves more than enthusiasm from their students. To add a little excitement, use any free software online and generate a QR code. Using your computer skills, assuming you paid attention in class, link this QR code to a presentation.
Fill it with fun stories and images, and include heartfelt notes from your peers to remind your teacher why they do what they do. Another alternative is to film a fun video for them, complete with either sweet video messages or lighthearted edits that’ll have your teacher grinning from ear to ear.
14. Teacher-themed coupon book
Redeemable coupons to make your teacher’s life a little easier
Almost every teacher can attest to the fact that disciplining students is no easy feat. To make your teacher’s life a little easier, give your teacher hilarious DIY coupons they can redeem at any point in time.
The real selling factor lies in the fact that these coupons come with terms and conditions that are non-negotiable; students have to comply with each action without complaint. Ideas for these silly coupons may include “Pin-Drop Silence” coupons for when kids get out of control and teachers are tired of disciplining. Another option is “Extra Class” coupons for when teachers need to finish the syllabus but are on a tight schedule. For added sentiment, add notes from your classmates on the back of each coupon.
These silly coupons would undoubtedly relieve some of the tension that comes with leading a class of fired-up students. Of course, there is the option of choosing to be a harbinger of peace and serenity as a class, but we all know that is rather unlikely.
Heartfelt gifts for Teachers’ Day Singapore 2025
From therapeutic to goofy gifts, this list covers a wide range of presents to offer your teacher their much deserved love, respect and validation.
Make this Teachers’ Day special and gift your teacher with silly, practical or sentimental gifts, since let’s be honest, straight As are probably out of the picture.
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- Things we’ve overlooked about our teachers
- Tips from preschool teachers
Cover image adapted from: Famous Amos Singapore via Facebook, Mint Home, The WAI Company
Originally published on 22nd August 2024. Last updated by Shannon Chow on 22nd August 2025.