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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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Say thank you to all of the amazing Teachers out there and make sure they don’t miss a great list of 2023 Teacher Appreciation week freebies and deals!   Most offers are running during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7th-12th).

There are several great freebies and lots of other special offers! Many of these offers are for teachers, support staff, and homeschooling parents.

Free Food Deals

For these deals make sure to bring your school ID or other documentation identifying you as faculty or staff, or bring your home school ID card.

1. McAlister’s

All teachers and nurses who stop by McAlister’s Deli between May 3 – May 10 and show their valid badge or I.D. will receive a free 32 oz tea.

2. SONIC

Register as a Teacher through the SONIC app and get a free cheeseburger offer loaded in your app.  Must be registered by 5/9 and reward is good through 5/16.

3. Firehouse Subs

Starting Monday 5/8 through Friday, teachers can get a free medium sub with the purchase of any medium sub and drink.  Must show ID to get the offer.

4. Freddy’s

Swing by between Monday, May 8th and Friday, May 12th and grab a FREE mini sundae with M&Ms as our way of saying thank you for all you do!

Special Discounts for Teachers Appreciation Week

  
1. Great Wolf Lodge

Teachers and support staff can get up to 40% off reservations booked between 5/8-5/14 using code TEACHER.  Good for stays through 9/21.

2. Staples

Teachers get $30 back in Staples rewards with any $100+ purchase from 5/7 to 5/13.  Must be a verified teacher through your Staples online account.

3. Logan’s Roadhouse

Get 20% off any entree at your local Logan’s Roadhouse from 5/8 to 5/12.

4. Office Depot

Shop at Office Depot through July 1st and get 30% back in rewards on every purchase when you show your teacher id and this coupon.  Limit of $100 in rewards per week.

Local Every Day Teacher Discounts

There are a number of clothing stores that offer discounts everyday… don’t get to excited though it’s almost always off regularly priced items and only 5-15% off.  That’s too much like retail…

Here are all the offers that are good on any purchase, including sale items, or that are higher savings:

1. Michaels

Teachers get an additional 15% off your entire in-store purchase with valid teacher ID.  This includes sale items. Details here.

2. JoAnn Fabrics

Teachers, childcare providers and home school parents can get 15% off every purchase with  a Free discount card.

3. Books-A-Million

Sign up for the Books-A-Million Educator’s Discount Program and get 20% off most items for your classroom.  This program is open to all K-12 educators, librarians, and homeschoolers. You’ll also get FREE shipping on qualifying online purchases with the program.

4. Reebok

Get 50% off your order when you verify your status and shop online with their “Heros” discount program.

5. Adobe Creative Cloud for Education

Students and teachers can get 60% off Creative Cloud All Apps. Go here for more details.

6. Apple

Get Apple’s Education Pricing on Mac Computers and Tablets.  This is available to Faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels, as well as current and newly accepted college students and their parents. See the full Education Institution Discount Pricelist HERE.

7. Samsung

Shop online at Samsung.com and get 30% off every purchase when you shop through their education offers program.

Discounts/Free Admission to Parks

1. Crayola Experience

Teachers receive Free admission to Crayola Experience in Orlando, FL every day.

2. LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND offers Free admission for California and Florida teachers with an annual Teacher’s pass.  Read the details on how to get your pass.

3. Sea World

Teachers in Florida, Texas and Southern California can get a free pass to SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio or San Diego to learn how to incorporate marine science education into your curriculum.

 4.  Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral

If you live in Floria, Georgia or Peurto Rico or the Virgin Islands you can free admission to the Kennedy Space Center with your teacher photo id.