From slime recipes to paper flowers, painted rocks and beyond, these crafts will delight your little artist–and melt the teacher's heart on day one!
Colored Pencil Vase
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Affordable and super-cute to boot, this is the perfect colorful accessory for any teacher's desk.
Simple Paper Flowers
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All you need is paper and a few odds and ends to make a bouquet that's guaranteed to never wilt.
Cactus Pet Rocks
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If she doesn't grin when she sees these adorable little google-eyed rocks, your teacher might actually be a robot.
Glitter Bird Houses
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Count on extra credit when your kid reveals that these cute little bird condos start with recycled t.p. tubes.
Tic Tac Toe Kit
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How about customizing this craft by using your kid's school colors for the buttons and cloth?
Teacher's Emergency Stash
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You will always win with chocolate–just make sure your kid doesn't raid the stash before it makes it to school.
Dragon Eggs
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Older kids, especially science and fantasy fans, will love making these blinged-out dragon's egg paperweights.
Duct Tape Pencil Pouches
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There are at least a million uses for duct tape, and these pouches must be among the cutest–and least complicated.
Ruler Planter
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This adorable gift is taken over the top by an autographed pencil ornament. Use faux plants if you aren't sure about teacher's green thumb.
Galaxy Slime
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Young scientists will gravitate (get it?) towards this recipe that's just perfect for an out-of-this-world teacher (we just can't stop).
Gratitude Stones
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So simple and so sweet, bundle a few of these gratitude stones in a small pouch as a thank-you gift.
Cookies in a Jar
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Who doesn't love cookies? Nobody, that's who. Plus, your kid will love picking a special flavor for the new teacher.
Citrus Sugar Scrub
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We honestly can't think of anyone more deserving of a little pampering than a hard-working teacher on the first week of school.
Pom Pom Necklaces
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Prepare for cuteness overload when your young designer proudly presents this stylish accessory. Can you say Instagram moment?
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