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.

Does the hoodie run large?

It's a unisex, roomy fit. Most people order their usual size. Size up if you want an oversized, layer-over-everything fit.

Professional Pencil Finder Hoodie

$44.99

Printed when you order, ships in 2 to 5 business days
$7.99 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.

Wear the hoodie for recess duty on a cold morning and the long planning nights after.

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.

Fabric and fit

Gildan Heavy Blend hoodie in a cozy 50/50 cotton and polyester fleece, with a double-lined hood, matching drawstring and front pouch pocket. Unisex fit with the design printed on the front.

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Don't iron the print.

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.
Does the hoodie run large?: It's a unisex, roomy fit. Most people order their usual size. Size up if you want an oversized, layer-over-everything fit.