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The Gift Guides

Christmas gifts for teachers that get used all year

The best Christmas gift for a teacher is something they will carry every school day in January, not just in December. Our totes hold a laptop and a stack of marking, zip shut and come printed with a famous painting.

Pick the painting, we'll tell you the story.

Tote Library painting totes under a Christmas tree, including Girl with a Pearl Earring

Who are you buying for?

Van Gogh Starry Night canvas tote bag standing on a wooden stool
The Starry Night, painting by Vincent van Gogh, 1889
the real one, 1889

No. 1

The Starry Night

for the teacher every class loves

A night sky that works long after Christmas. Van Gogh painted it in June 1889, based on the view from his window in Saint-Rémy.

Vincent van GoghThe Starry Night, 1889
Museum of Modern Art, New York

Van Gogh Sunflowers canvas tote bag beside a bouquet of real sunflowers and books
Sunflowers, painting by Vincent van Gogh, 1888, Munich version
the real one, 1888

No. 2

Sunflowers

for the teacher who brightens a grey January

Van Gogh painted his sunflowers in Arles in 1888 to decorate a friend's room. Instant sunshine for the dark months.

Vincent van GoghSunflowers, 1888
Munich

Monet Water Lilies canvas tote bag on a white table with headphones
One of Claude Monet's Water Lilies paintings, 1916
one of about 250

No. 3

Water Lilies

for the teacher who needs a calm moment

Soft greens and blues from Monet's pond at Giverny, which he painted around 250 times.

Claude MonetWater Lilies series, about 1897 to 1926
Painted at Giverny, France

Degas The Dance Class canvas tote bag laid flat with headphones and a water bottle
The Ballet Class, painting by Edgar Degas, about 1874
the real one

No. 4

The Dance Class

for the teacher with a lively class

Degas painted ballet dancers in hundreds of works. This busy room will look familiar to any teacher.

Edgar DegasThe Dance Class, about 1874
Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Monet Impression, Sunrise canvas tote bag standing on a wooden stool
Impression, Sunrise, painting by Claude Monet, 1872
the real one, 1872

No. 5

Impression, Sunrise

for the teacher who loves a good story

The 1872 painting that gave Impressionism its name, after a critic used the title to mock the whole group.

Claude MonetImpression, Sunrise, 1872
Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring canvas tote bag laid flat with a water bottle, scrunchie and camera
Girl with a Pearl Earring, painting by Johannes Vermeer, about 1665
the real one, about 1665

No. 6

Girl with a Pearl Earring

for the teacher who has everything

Painted around 1665 and still a mystery: nobody knows who she was.

Johannes VermeerGirl with a Pearl Earring, about 1665
Mauritshuis, The Hague

Open canvas tote showing the inside zip pocket, compartments and key holder

Built for the school run

A teacher's bag carries a lot. Ours is made for it.

  • Zip-top closure, so nothing falls out on the way.
  • Pockets inside for phone, cards and keys, plus a long key holder and a bottle holder.
  • Room for a 16 inch laptop, books and lunch.
  • 16oz cotton canvas with reinforced straps.

Add the Tote Base. It keeps the bottom flat so the bag stands up on its own. See the Tote Base.

Small extras for the stocking

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Christmas gift for a teacher?

Something useful they will carry all year. Teachers receive a lot of mugs and candles at Christmas; a sturdy tote for marking and a laptop gets used every day.

When should I order for Christmas?

Delivery times depend on the country. Check shipping times by country and order a few days before the date shown.

Can a whole class give one gift together?

Yes. A tote plus a small extra like a notebook makes a good group gift. If you can't agree on a painting, a gift card lets the teacher choose.

Will it fit a laptop and marking?

Yes. The bag is 36 x 36 x 10 cm (14 x 14 x 4 in) and fits up to a 16 inch laptop, with inside pockets for pens, keys and phone.

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