First Day of School Teacher Gift Tag for a Starbucks Gift Card

The first day of school is officially almost here, and if you're like me, you like to show a little appreciation to your child’s new teacher.  A little gesture can go a long way in starting the year off on the right foot—so I created these printable gift card holders, perfect for giving teachers a thoughtful surprise at the beginning of the school year.

This printable gift card tag is designed to pair with a Starbucks gift card (or any coffee retailer, really!) and makes a sweet, simple teacher gift that’s budget-friendly and super cute.

The tag reads: “Sip, Sip Hooray! Happy First Day!” and comes in 6 different color options.

How to Use This Printable:

Putting this together is quick and easy (because let’s be honest, we’re all busy!):

1. Print the tag at home on cardstock or regular paper

2. Cut it out

3. Sign your name or your child’s name

4. Tape a gift card to the tag — Starbucks, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Scooter's Coffee, 7 Brew Coffee, etc... whatever you prefer!

That’s it! You now have a DIY teacher gift that looks thoughtful but takes less than 10 minutes to put together.

It’s perfect for the first day of school, Meet the Teacher Night, or even just a sweet surprise during the first week of school!

These cards also fit perfectly inside a 5x7 envelope.

You can download this First Day of School Teacher Gift Tag from my Etsy shop or TpT store as a digital download.

You’ll get a high-quality printable PDF and PNG file.

Back-to-School Teacher Gift Tag for an Amazon Gift Card

Back-to-school season is here, and if you're like me, you're already thinking about ways to show a little appreciation to your child’s new teacher.  A small gesture can go a long way in starting the year off on the right foot—so I created these printable gift card holders, perfect for giving teachers a thoughtful surprise at the beginning of the school year.

This printable gift card tag is designed to pair with an Amazon gift card (or any gift card, really!) and makes a sweet, simple teacher gift that’s budget-friendly and super cute.

The tag reads: “Looking forward to an amazing year!”

How to Use This Printable:

Putting this together is quick and easy (because let’s be honest, we’re all busy!):

1. Print the tag at home on cardstock or regular paper

2. Cut it out

3. Sign your name or your child’s name

4. Tape a gift card to the tag—Amazon, Target, Starbucks... whatever you prefer!

That’s it! You now have a DIY teacher gift that looks thoughtful but takes less than 10 minutes to put together.

It’s perfect for the first day of school, Meet the Teacher Night, or even just a sweet surprise during the first week of school!

These cards also fit perfectly inside a 5x7 envelope.

You can download this Back-to-School Teacher Gift Tag from my Etsy shop or TpT store as a digital download. 

You’ll get a high-quality printable PDF and PNG file.

Alphabet Posters with ASL Hand Signs — Now with an EDITABLE BACKGROUND!

Every summer, as teachers begin prepping their classrooms for the new school year, I receive tons of requests for my Alphabet Posters with ASL Hand Signs in different designs to match all kinds of classroom themes and décor.  Over the years, I’ve happily created custom versions for many of you — and now I’ve made it even easier!

🎉 You can now change the background of these posters yourself!

 

This new updated version allows you to insert any background image using PowerPoint, so you can fully customize your alphabet posters to match your classroom aesthetic.  Even better?  If you change your classroom theme in the future, you can simply swap out the background image and reuse the same poster download year after year!

Why These Posters Stand Out

These aren’t your average alphabet posters.  In addition to visuals and keyword pictures, each letter features the American Sign Language (ASL) hand sign for that letter — This makes the posters a powerful tool for:

• Multisensory learning
• English Language Learners (ELLs)
• Students with hearing impairments
• Students with diverse learning styles

Each letter poster comes in four different skin tone options to reflect classroom diversity.  Pick and choose which hands you want to include in your poster set.

Plus, a printable ASL reference handout is included, so students can easily review all 26 hand signs at a glance!

Letter-Sound Support with Keyword Pictures

Each poster includes a labeled keyword picture to support letter recognition and letter sound support.  Here are the keywords I've included:

• A – apple
• B – bat
• C – cup
• D – dog
• E – elephant
• F – fish
• G – goat
• H – house
• I – igloo
• J – jam
• K – kite
• L – leaf
• M – mittens
• N – nest
• O – octopus
• P – pig
• Q – queen
• R – rabbit
• S – sock
• T – table
• U – umbrella
• V – violin
• W – wagon
• X – x-ray
• Y – yarn
• Z – zipper

Need a different keyword to match your curriculum?  I’ve added custom keywords for teachers in the past, so don’t hesitate to message me with your request!

Bonus Feature: Vowel Posters with Red Text

To help students easily identify vowels, I’ve also included an optional version of the vowel posters with red lettering.  This subtle color cue helps distinguish vowels from consonants at a glance.

Fonts Available

These editable posters are available in three font styles to match your classroom handwriting instruction:

• Manuscript
  
  
  
• D’Nealian
  
  
  
• Cursive
  
  

How to Change the Background in PowerPoint

Here's how to change the background to match your classroom theme:

1. Open the PowerPoint file.
   
2. In the left-hand slide panel, right-click on any letter slide.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Select “Format Background…”
   
   
   
4. In the panel on the right, choose “Picture or texture fill.”
   
   
   
   
   
5. Under Picture Source, click “Insert…” and select “From a File.”
   
   *You can use images from your files, the web, digital papers/backgrounds from Teachers Pay Teachers, etc.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Browse your computer to select the image you’d like to use as your new background.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Click “Apply to All” — and you're done!
   
   
   

Hopefully these new editable alphabet posters will help make classroom decorating easier and so much more fun!

Grab the Links HERE!

Manuscript

D'Nealian

Cursive

Looking for these posters with a pre-made background?

Click HERE to check out all my background options!

Sip, Sip, Hooray! The Perfect DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner, and this year, I wanted to give my children's teachers something both fun and useful.  After some thought, I decided on colorful Stanley cups—a practical gift they can enjoy every day!  

To make it extra special, I designed these adorable gift tags to attach to the tumblers.  

They add just the right personal touch, making this a simple yet heartfelt appreciation or end-of-year gift.

I also added these colorful straw covers I found on Amazon to each of the tumblers.

Gift Tags

I created two versions of the tags:

📌 Version 1: "Sip, Sip, Hooray! Thank you for all you do every day!"

📌 Version 2: "Sip, Sip, Hooray! You are appreciated every day! Thank you for all you do!"

Both versions come in three sizes—small, medium, and large—so you can find the perfect fit for any tumbler.

How to Assemble Your Gift

Putting this gift together was a breeze!  Here’s how:

1.  Print the tags on cardstock for durability.
2.  Cut them out and sign your name.
3.  Punch a hole at the top of the tag.
4.  Thread a ribbon through the hole and tie it around the tumbler.

And just like that, you have a thoughtful, stylish gift that any teacher will love!

DIY Notebook Paper Gift Bags

To take this gift to the next level, I made these adorable notebook paper-inspired gift bags!  

They were super easy to create and made the gift even more special.

What You’ll Need:

✔️ Large 10 x 13 x 4.5-inch white paper gift bags (similar to these HERE)

✔️ A red marker

✔️ A light blue marker

✔️ A ruler

✔️ A black marker

How to Make the Notebook Paper Design:

1.  Draw a vertical red line down the left side of the bag.
2.  Use a light blue marker and a ruler to create evenly spaced horizontal lines from bottom to top.
3.  Add three small black circles on the left side of the red line to mimic a classic notebook page.

To complete the look, I attached a cute apple-themed teacher appreciation tag to the bag and tied on a ribbon for an extra special touch.

These tags are also available in three different sizes.

A Gift That Will Make Their Day!

This quick and easy DIY is the perfect way to show your appreciation for teachers and brighten their day with a thoughtful surprise.  

Whether for Teacher Appreciation Week or an end-of-year gift, this combination of a practical tumbler, a heartfelt tag, and a creative gift bag is sure to bring a smile to their face!

Grab these tags from my TpT store or my Etsy shop! 

Happy gifting!