~$20
Colored Felt-Tip Pen Set
Teachers go through colored pens for grading and planners at an alarming rate, and rarely buy the good ones for themselves.
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Undated Weekly Desk Planner Pad
~$15 typical price
A tear-off planner with weekly pages for goals, tasks and notes.
Why it makes a great gift
Helps with organizing the first weeks and any busy week after.
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~$20
Visual Countdown Timer
Makes timed writing sprints easy without picking up a phone and losing an hour.
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~$12
Bird Species Life List Checklist Book
A low-cost way for a new birder to track what they have seen.
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~$22
Dot Grid Hardcover Notebook
Works for bullet journaling, sketching or everyday notes.
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