Wooden Spatula
Most people put their spoons in the pots or on the countertop next to the stove between stirs. If your spoon is made of metal, leaving it in the pot can cause it to scold terribly, and putting it on the countertop beside the stove makes more mess in your kitchen that will need cleaning up.
A hole in the handle of a saucepan is visible if you have ever looked at its handle. It may fit the end part of your spoon, but be sure it’s made of wood or metal. If it’s plastic, it might still be better to put it on a plate; it just might melt.