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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 2024 Teacher Appreciation week freebies and deals!
Most offers are running during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-10th).
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. McDonald’s
On Tuesday 5/7, McDonald’s is giving teachers a FREE Egg McMuffin and medium coffee or soft drink. No purchase is required, just a valid school ID.
2. Chick-fil-a
On Tuesday 5/7, teachers can get a FREE sandwich or FREE four-piece chicken minis (the small chicken biscuits) by showing a school ID!
3. McAlister’s
All teachers and nurses who stop by McAlister’s Deli between May 6 – May 12 and show their valid badge or I.D. will receive a free 32 oz tea.
4. SONIC
Members of Sonic Teachers’ Circle Rewards will get several deals through May 20.
5. Firehouse Subs
Enjoy a week of specials through their rewards program.
6. Freddy’s
Deal from 2023: Grab a FREE mini sundae with M&Ms as our way of saying thank you for all you do!
7. TGI Fridays
On Tuesday, May 7, teachers who dine in at participating TGI Fridays restaurants can enjoy a FREE meal from a set of fan-favorite entrees!
8. HTeaO
The sweet tea franchise HTeaO will celebrate local heroes, nurses, and teachers, by offering half off cups of tea from May 13, 2024 – May 26, 2024.
9. Logan’s Roadhouse
Get 20% off any entree at your local Logan’s Roadhouse
10. Whataburger
Teachers show their school ID from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 6 – 10 at Whataburger to get a FREE Taquito, Breakfast on a Bun, or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
Special Discounts for Teachers Appreciation Week
1. Great Wolf Lodge
Teachers and support staff can get up to 40% off reservations booked during teacher appreciation week using code TEACHERS.
2. Staples
From 5/5-5/11, get 20% off your in-store purchase when you show your teacher ID at checkout. Free teacher supply kits will also be available while supplies last with a valid ID.
3. Office Depot
Get 30% back in rewards on every purchase when you show your teacher ID. Limit of $100 in rewards per week.
4. Costco
Teachers can get a $20 Costco shop card for joining gold star membership or $40 card for joining executive membership.
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 Florida, Georgia or Peurto Rico or the Virgin Islands you can free admission to the Kennedy Space Center with your teacher photo id.