Are you tired of giving a traditional coffee mug to the hardworking teacher in your life? This holiday season, give a teacher something he or she will really appreciate. From inspirational books to classroom decorations and organizational supplies, Consumer Guide suggests 15 gifts that any teacher is sure to cherish.


32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching

Written by award-winning teacher Phillip Done, "32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny," is a collection of anecdotes, observations and stories about everyday classroom life. The teacher on your holiday shopping list will enjoy this positive "must read," in which Done's love for learning and teaching really shine.

32 Third Graders and One Bunny: Life Lessons From Teaching

Samuel Intrator -- Teaching with Fire: Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Teach

"Teaching with Fire" is a powerful collection of poetry that is sure to recharge and sustain even the busiest educator. Each selected poem is accompanied by a short story written by the teacher who recommended it. The stories are as poignant and moving as the poems, making this volume an ideal gift.


Stories of Courage to Teach: Honoring the Teacher's Heart

Any teacher will breathe a sigh of satisfaction as he or she reads this page-turner. "Courage to Teach" is a collection of essays written exclusively by teachers that follows their individual journeys to inspire and serve students at all levels.


Hewlett Packard HP 10bll Scientific Calculator

Help your child's teacher stay a step ahead of his or her students with this features-rich scientific calculator. It has more than 100 built-in functions for math, finance, statistics and business.


Franklin MWD460 Dictionary/Translator

Keep a teacher "in the know" with a Franklin Dictionary/Translator. This handy tool contains more than 500,000 English synonyms and antonyms, as well as nearly 300,000 definitions. No one in his or her classroom will be at a loss for words again.


Wilson Looseleaf Phone/Address 3 Ring 1" 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Gr. Cover Black WLJ812B

If you have a teacher on your holiday shopping list, give him or her a convenient way to keep track of contacts' telephone numbers and addresses. The Wilson Looseleaf Phone/Address book includes loose-leaf sheets, alphabetical tabbed dividers and room for 1,600 address entries.


Commercial Grade Electrical Pencil Sharpener Translucent Blue

A teacher will appreciate the heavy-duty power of the Commercial Grade Electrical Pencil Sharpener. This versatile sharpener is sturdy enough to tackle pencils comprised of hardwoods and recycled materials, and also includes a built-in pencil caddy.


Advantus 36-inch Grip A Strip

Few teachers have enough display space in their classrooms or offices, but that's all about to change. With the 36-inch Advantus Grip A Strip, stainless steel rollers grip papers, notes, letters and pictures. The rollers automatically adjust to the paper's thickness, up to 1/8-inch thick.


ACCO Brands Apollo MP2703T Classic Comfort Laser Pointer Jade Green

The teacher on your list will appreciate this sophisticated laser pointer by ACCO Brands. It comes in a stylish black finish with a jade green rubberized comfort grip, and it emits a bright red dot.


Staedtler 4-in-1 Pen Pencil 0.5 Mm Black Barrel W/ Gold Accents

The Staedtler 4-in-1 is perfect for the teacher who spends time grading papers. It gives him or her the choice of using a pencil or a pen with three ink colors: red, black and blue. Packaged in a chic black finish with gold accents, this is one pen he or she will use again and again.


Ron Clark -- The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Students in Every Child

"The Essential 55," by award-winning educator Ron Clark, is sure to be a welcome addition to any teacher's personal library. Filled with anecdotes, inspirational teaching experiences and, of course, Clark's 55 rules to revolutionize any classroom, this is a book that your teacher will certainly find useful.


Ron Clark — The Excellent 11: Qualities Teachers and Parents Use to Motivate, Inspire, and Educate Children

"The Excellent 11," by Ron Clark, is an inspirational blend of anecdotes and advice for the novice teacher. He bases the book on 11 principles sure to get any teacher on a successful career-long path, including enthusiasm, adventure, compassion, confidence and common sense.


3M Rotary Style Desk Supplies Organizer Recycled 9 1/2 Dia. x 5 1/2 Black MMMC91

This gift will help a teacher keep everything in its place. The 3M Rotary Style Desk Supplies Organizer is made of 50 percent recycled materials and rotates for easy access to all that it holds, including sticky notes, tape, scissors, pens, pencils, paper clips, rubber bands and more.

Carson Dellosa School Year Decorations

Carson Dellosa Publishing School Year Decorations F Window Display 2-Sided Hole Punch

Keep a teacher's classroom bright and vibrant with these decorations. The two-sided designs can be displayed on a wall or window and have a pre-punched hole for easy hanging. The decorations follow the school year, and include a "welcome" chalkboard, Thanksgiving turkey, holiday wreath, snow globe, Valentine's Day heart, St. Patrick's Day shamrock, bee, "Happy 100th Day" and more.