Teacher gift guide 2025: 6 meaningful gifts for Sunshine Coast teachers

Christmas is almost here, which means the school year is nearly over! If you want to show appreciation for your child’s teacher but want to stand out from the typical gifts (not another mug!), we’ve got the perfect list for you. 

1. Herb garden

Gives your teacher the gift of fresh herbs in their kitchen, so they can give their home-cooked meals some extra special flavour. 

Herbs like basil, mint, rosemary or parsley make the perfect teacher present! They’re easy to care for, smell amazing, and add an extra splash of greenery to their kitchen or windowsill. 

Our range starts from $30. 

2. Dwarf fruit trees

If you’re aiming for ‘Most Unique Gift of the Year’ for your teacher, you can’t beat a dwarf fruit tree. 

We stock a range of citrus varieties, giving your teacher their own source of delicious vitamin C. Plus, as the name suggests, they don’t take up much space and are suitable for backyards, patios and balconies. 

To find a dwarf fruit tree ready for gifting (and maybe even harvesting!), starting from just $25, come see our friendly team in store. 

3. Succulents

Low maintenance and long-lasting, succulents are beautiful little gifts to suit any space. 

Your teacher may want to sit the succulents on their desk at school or in their home, but no matter where these plants live, they’ll brighten up the room and ask for very little in return. 

STEPS Garden Centre has a wide variety of succulents available for as little as $7. Pop in-store and pick your favourites for a gorgeous arrangement. 

4. Grow and brew tea kits

We know we said no mugs earlier, but these tea kits add an extra special twist to a standard teacher gift. 

The kits are perfect for beginner gardeners, giving your teacher everything they need to enjoy fresh, homemade herbal tea. Perfect for a relaxing brew after a year of hard work! You can choose from either chamomile or bergamot, and each kit includes a mug, tea strainer, seeds, a peat pot, soil pellets and instructions. 

Find our tea kits in-store for only $28. 

A selection of grow kits
5. Grow kits

Our grow kits are super popular, and it’s easy to see why! These self-contained kits come with everything your teacher needs to grow their own plants. 

You can choose from cacti, strawberries, spicy Carolina Reaper chillies, lavender and more. All they need is sunlight, some water, and a little bit of love. 

Starting from just $7, up to $40 for the largest grow kits. 

STEPS student holding a jar of Pathways to Plate Ploughman's Pickles
6. Pathways to Plate

From garden to kitchen to community, Pathways to Plate creates food for a brighter future. 

Through STEPS Pathways College, students learn how to grow fresh produce, prepare meals with support from trained chefs, and connect what they learn in class with the delicious food enjoyed by our community. 

Visit STEPS Garden Centre or STEPS Café on George to try our first range of products. 

Give the gift that grows

STEPS Garden Centre has a range of thoughtful, affordable and meaningful ways to thank teachers. 

The best part is, every purchase from STEPS Garden Centre supports young adults with a disability and autism taking part in transformative experiences at STEPS Pathways College for a brighter, more independent future. Not only do you get a great gift for your teacher, but you also get to give back to your community at the same time! 

Visit us in-store before the school year is done to find your perfect teacher gift. 

📍 Ulm Street South, Caloundra 4551
Open 7 days a week, 8:30am to 4:30pm
🚗 Free parking 

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