Is this a good teacher appreciation gift?

Yes. It's funny, kind and true, so it works coming from students, parents or fellow teachers.

Why does the design look like a chalkboard?

It's drawn for military green and other dark colors, and the gold stamp on green gives it a chalkboard look.

Is the design on both sides of the mug?

Yes. The design is printed on both sides, so it faces out whether the mug is held in the left hand or the right.

I've Explained It 27 Times black coffee mug

I've Explained It 27 Times Mug

$17.99

Printed when you order, ships in 2 to 5 business days
$6.99 flat shipping in the US
Free replacement if it arrives misprinted or damaged

About this design

Teaching means explaining the same directions again and again, often to the same student, sometimes in the same minute. Good teachers keep going anyway. This design honors both the patience and the count.

A shiny red apple with a green leaf sits above a tilted mustard-gold rubber-stamp box with a distressed finish, reading “I'VE EXPLAINED IT” in small capitals and “27 TIMES” in bold slab letters. “HAPPY TO DO 28” sits underneath in cream capitals, and on military green the whole thing has a chalkboard feel.

On a mug it's good company for the explaining that starts before the first bell.

Who it's for

It's made for elementary, middle and high school teachers, aides, tutors and homeschool parents. Give it for Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day of school or a back-to-school gift.

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About the mug

11 oz glossy ceramic mug with the design printed on both sides, so it shows whichever hand holds it. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Care

Top-rack dishwasher safe. Hand washing keeps the print bright the longest.

Questions

Is this a good teacher appreciation gift?: Yes. It's funny, kind and true, so it works coming from students, parents or fellow teachers.
Why does the design look like a chalkboard?: It's drawn for military green and other dark colors, and the gold stamp on green gives it a chalkboard look.
Is the design on both sides of the mug?: Yes. The design is printed on both sides, so it faces out whether the mug is held in the left hand or the right.