Math Teacher Holiday Gift Guide.
Looking for gift ideas for the math teacher in your life? The handy guide of 29 different gift ideas should get you on your way.
It’s that time of the year when you need to find that perfect gift for that teacher (or future teacher) in your life. Below are 29 different gift ideas to get you started. Some of the items are ideal for the classroom (LED Light strips & Math wall clock for example.). Others are excellent stocking stuffer ideas (Hand held pencil sharpeners & pens for example). Finally, some of the items are just fun quirky things that math teachers would get a kick out of (shirts, mugs, & socks).
45 Gift ideas for Math Teachers and Fans of Math
So it's getting close to Christmas and your are still looking for gift ideas for that special Math teacher or math fanatic in your life. Don't fret, we got you covered with 45 different ideas for that special mathematical person in your life.
We have divided the gift ideas into 6 different categories: 1) Clothing & Accessories 2) For the Classroom 3) Books 4) Around the House 5) Math Fun 6) Productivity and 7) Stocking Stuffers
So it's getting close to Christmas and your are still looking for gift ideas for that special Math teacher or math fanatic in your life. Don't fret, we got you covered with 45 different ideas for that special mathematical person in your life.
We have divided the gift ideas into 5 different categories: 1) Clothing & Accessories 2) Classroom 3) Books 4) Productivity and 5) Random Math Things and Stocking Stuffers
Clothing and Accessories
There is a massive amount of clothing and accessory options on the market for the math fan. Everything from a t-shirt to jewelry can be found online. Below are a few ideas to get you started.
For the Classroom
A typical teacher might spend as much as 7 hours a day in their classroom with students. If you can make the classroom environment better it will help make the whole school year better (for kids and teachers). A few of my fellow teachers are really into the Essential Oil Diffusers: smells great, helps the air quality and takes up very little space. My personal favorite is the clock - I like the idea of having something unique that connects with what I teach.
Books for Mathematicians
The amount of math related books on the market is staggering. I tend to like books that deal with puzzles and logic. There are many great books on the art of teaching, but I really enjoy reading Jo Boaler's writings about growth mindset (she has a couple of books on the market). "100 Tricks to appear smart in meetings," has nothing to do with math, but if you have to sit through meetings this book if full of humorous tips to help you survive. Freakonomics is a bit older book but one of my personal favorites.
Productivity
There are tons of ways to maximize your time. I have included a few below. My personal favorite is the Livescribe Pen. I can't believe this thing has not been a massive success. While you are taking notes with the pen you can record what is being said around you (you can also choose not to record audio). When you go to review your notes you can touch the page and you can hear what was going on at that moment. All your notes are organized online and if you are looking for a certain item (ex. test scores) it can search you hand written notes and find all the times you wrote that item down. It's great for staff meetings, taking classes or even conferences (** If you are in a conference with a parent you might want to mention you are recording them).
Random Math Things and Stocking Stuffers
Below is just a random collection of items that people of math might enjoy. Teachers seem to really love coffee and the Keurig coffee maker is a very popular choice among my fellow teachers. The X-ACTO pencil sharpener is a beast (best addition to my classroom this year!). I received the collection of sticky flag notes as a gift from a principal years ago - Simply Awesome!
Gift ideas for Math teachers (The baker's dozen)
The struggle is Real
It's that time of the year. It is time to find a gift for people that you have no idea what they want. If the person you are looking for likes math we can help. Below is a baker's dozen random math gift ideas. Think of these items as "affordable mathematical luxuries."
The struggle is Real
It's that time of the year. It is time to find a gift for people that you have no idea what they want. If the person you are looking for likes math we can help. Below is a baker's dozen random math gift ideas. Think of these items as "affordable mathematical luxuries."
Math Wall Clock
A Math classroom (or home office) is not complete until it is properly outfitted with a special math clock. It's a great conversation starter and a nice way show everyone that this is not a Language Arts classroom.
Math T-shirts
There is no better way for a mathematician to show off their passion than a math t-shirt. The more obscure the better.
Math Tie
Buying for a guy that likes ties and math. This is a no brainer! Stylin' and Profilin' the math way.
Math Bracelet
What to make a fashion statement? A math bracelet is the perfect gift for the math fashionesta.
Mathematical Mindsets - The Book
Written by Jo Boaler. Stanford math professor, this a terrific eye opening book about helping students to develop and love for math.
Math Socks
Looking for a whimsical gift for the math person in your life? Then a pair of math socks are the perfect fit.
Math Mug
Does your math person count on a mug of coffee or tea to get going each day? If so, the math mug is a great gift to get the day started off on a positive note.
Strat-o-matic
Baseball, Football, & Basketball
For the sports minded math person it's hard to beat Strat-o-matic board games. These games are all based on mathematical probability. You can play entire season if you desire.
Blackwing 602 Pencils
Pencils? This is not just any pencil... it's the BLACKWING 602!! Just holding one of these pencils you can feel the difference. This is a nice luxury item that is not going to break the bank. This is one pencil you will not let the students borrow.
Math Poster
A nice addition to any class or office is a cool looking math poster. The Math Wordle below is a great choice.
Math Baseball Hat
So your buying for a person that likes to wear hats. Well Pi Day is coming up in March (14th of course) and this is the perfect gift for the person looking for a reason to wear a hat while teaching.
Daily Math Calendar
So the person you are buying for is really smart. Challenge them with the MENSA 365 Brain Puzzlers Page a Day Calendar.
Math Jokes for Mathy Folks - Book
Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7, 8, 9. If you are looking for a gift for the math person with sense of humor? Look no further.
