Is Professional Pencil Finder a good end-of-year teacher gift?

Yes. It's funny, true and specific to the job, which teachers tend to appreciate.

Is it only for elementary teachers?

No. Middle and high school teachers, librarians, subs and homeschool parents lose plenty of pencils too.

Can the sticker go on a water bottle or cooler?

Yes. It's a durable vinyl sticker that holds up to everyday handling and the occasional splash. Hand wash anything it's stuck to; dishwashers wear stickers down.

Professional Pencil Finder Sticker

$5.99

Printed when you order, ships in 2 to 5 business days
$3.99 flat shipping in the US
Free replacement if it arrives misprinted or damaged

About this design

Teachers start the year with three hundred pencils. By October there are four left, and the teacher knows where every one of them is. This design gives official credit for a skill no education degree mentions.

A classic yellow pencil with a pink eraser and a silver ferrule sits tilted at the top, freshly sharpened. Below it, a red rubber-stamp box with a worn, inked look reads “PROFESSIONAL” over “PENCIL FINDER,” and “TEACHER LIFE” runs underneath in plain dark capitals.

Stick it on a pencil box, a classroom planner or a teacher's laptop.

Who it's for

First day of school, Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day before summer: any of them works. It's a fun gift for an elementary teacher, a substitute who deserves a raise, a classroom aide or a teacher friend at Christmas.

Find more like it in Work life.

About the sticker

Kiss-cut vinyl sticker with a white border, cut to the shape of the design. Durable and easy to peel, for laptops, water bottles, notebooks and toolboxes.

Care

Apply to a clean, dry, smooth surface and press firmly from the center out.

Questions

Is Professional Pencil Finder a good end-of-year teacher gift?: Yes. It's funny, true and specific to the job, which teachers tend to appreciate.
Is it only for elementary teachers?: No. Middle and high school teachers, librarians, subs and homeschool parents lose plenty of pencils too.
Can the sticker go on a water bottle or cooler?: Yes. It's a durable vinyl sticker that holds up to everyday handling and the occasional splash. Hand wash anything it's stuck to; dishwashers wear stickers down.