Starting May 5th, 2025 marks Teacher Appreciation Week! We’ve compiled the best Teacher Deals and Freebies to honor our educators. Grab free drinks at McAlister’s Deli, complimentary coffee at Barnes & Noble’s cafe, and enjoy discounts in-store and online at various retailers. Teacher Appreciation Week in the US usually falls during the first full week of May. In 2025, it runs from May 5th to May 9th.
Looking for Teacher Appreciation Week Gifts?! We got you covered, check out our list!!
Food Freebies & Deals
- Abuelo’s – On Tuesday, May 6, educators can enjoy 20% off their entire check at every Abuelo’s location. To receive the discount, educators must show a valid teaching or school staff ID. This offer is dine-in only.
- Applebee’s – Free appetizer to all teachers and nurses at Applebee’s from April 28th – May 10th. Valid with adult entrée purchase. Get a free appetizer up to $12 value. Simply mention this ad along with your school/work badge to your server. Available at all Flynn Applebee’s locations. Dine-in orders only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per order, per visit. Offer expires 5/10/25.
- Burger King – FREE Whopper Jr. with a $1+ purchase*
- Chipotle – Is giving away 100,000 burritos, in the form of Burrito E-Cards, to teachers and other school staff. The giveaway runs from April 30 – May 12. To enter, visit teacherthanks.chipotle.com and complete the entry form. Limit one entry per entrant. After the giveaway ends, winners will be notified by email. Each burrito E-Card is valid for one FREE regular menu item. Burrito E-Cards expire on July 31, 2025.
- Fish City Grill – From May 5-9 they’re offering a break – and a special deal – to all teachers. Any teacher showing their school ID can receive a sandwich and a martini for $25. Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Allen – Watters Creek
- Burleson
- Dallas – Lake Highlands
- Dallas – Preston/Royal
- Flower Mound
- Mansfield
- Prosper
- Richardson – Cityline
- Waxahachie
- Half Shells – Plano
- Half Shells – Snider Plaza
- Jack in the Box – Teacher Appreciation Week rewards (5/5-5/9) a 10 Reward Credit! Just verify with ID.Me, and boom, extra credit unlocked. Valid once during the promo period, so don’t be tardy!
- Joella’s Hot Chicken – Teachers and nurses are invited to visit any Joella’s location from May 5–9 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET to enjoy a complimentary meal in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Each free meal includes two Jumbo Tenders—spiced in any of Joella’s seven signature heat levels—one dippin’ sauce, one Southern side, and a drink. This in-store only offer is available at all nine Joella’s locations with a valid employment ID. Limit one complimentary meal per guest.
- Krispy Kreme – Mark those calendars y’all!! On May 7th, 2025 you can stop by your local Krispy Kreme shop and score a FREE original glazed doughnut, no ID or purchase necessary. Just stop by in shop or the drive-thru to get yours!
- la Madeleine – Treat yourself and the teacher or nurse in your life to a BOGO bakery item only on May 6. No ID required! Offer only available through the Bonjour Rewards app.
- McAlister’s Deli – Nurses and teachers, this one’s for you! They’re giving away two catered lunches, one for a nurse and one for a teacher. Enter by May 4th!
- McDonald’s – Many McDonald’s locations offer free food and drinks to teachers. This typically includes a free breakfast combo meal with a valid school ID, or a free coffee and cookies. Some locations may offer these deals throughout the week, while others may only offer it on Teacher Appreciation Day, which is usually the Tuesday of that week.
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza – $15 off any pizza with code APPRECIATE25 from May 6 to 9, when Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week overlap.
- Peter Piper Pizza – From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get a free 7-inch, one-topping personal pizza between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The offer is valid for teachers who present a school ID at Arizona and Albuquerque locations.
- Potbelly – Complimentary cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée to all teachers and nurses from Monday, May 5, through Sunday, May 11. This offer is available in-shop only, and Potbelly asks nurses and teachers to simply show their ID to redeem the cookie or drink. Every entrée order in a transaction includes the offer. Potbelly is offering free delivery for catering orders over $150 by using the promo code ‘FREEDELIVERY’ at checkout on Potbelly.com or through the Potbelly App.
- Shipley Do-Nuts – From Sunday, May 4 through Tuesday, May 6. Teachers and Nurses (or any hero in your life) can get a free ½ dozen, no purchase necessary.
- Smoothie King – Starting on May 6 (Teachers’ Appreciation Day and Nurses’ Appreciation Week), teachers and nurses can enjoy 20% off their order when they show their valid working ID in-store.
- SONIC – SONIC Teachers’ Circle is a free rewards program exclusively for educators and is available through the SONIC App.** Any teacher, faculty or staff at a K-12 or degree-granting university can sign up to start receiving exclusive rewards. To take advantage of these Teacher Appreciation Week offers, educators must sign up before May 5, when rewards become available. From May 5 to May 9, Teachers’ Circle members can redeem these exclusive deals on fan-favorite menu items*:
- Free SONIC Snack or Side with Purchase
- Buy One SONIC Blast, Get One Free
- $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
- Tacodeli – On May 6, Tacodeli is showing some serious gratitude with a free taco for all educators who show a valid school ID or badge. Offer valid school ID or badge required. No purchase necessary. Limit one free taco per educator. Available in-restaurant only, while supplies last.
- THB Bagels – 10% off catering orders of $100 or more. You can request an exclusive code for the discount by emailing marketing@eatTHB.com.
- Whataburger – Teachers can swing by from 5 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday for a free breakfast entrée by presenting a valid school ID when ordering for dine-in, drive-thru or takeout. This offer is available in-restaurant only—just swing by the counter or drive-thru at participating locations. This offer is not available at Whataburger.com or through the Whataburger App.
Freebies, Deals & Discounts
- Adidas – Teachers can enjoy an exclusive discount of 30% online and in-store and 15% at factory outlets.
- Adobe – Teachers and students can enjoy over 60% off Creative Cloud software and more.
- Ann Taylor LOFT – Enjoy 15% off every day in-store with your teacher ID and additional discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week online.
- Apple – Save on Mac, iPad, and more with special pricing. Look for the Education SavingsEducation Savings symbol when shopping the Education store.
- AT&T – To show their appreciation for teachers and their families, AT&T provides a 25% discount on eligible unlimited wireless plans.
- Autodesk – Teachers receive a free one-year educational license for Autodesk products and services, renewable as long as eligibility is maintained.
- Avid – Avid offers industry-leading software for video mixing, sound engineering, and music creation. Take advantage of exclusive educational pricing on Avid’s Media Composer Ultimate, Pro Tools Ultimate, and Sibelius Ultimate.
- Avocado Green Mattress – Sleep soundly with 5% off all Avocado Green Mattress products.
- Blick Art Supplies – Offers supply discounts, special deals, free lesson plans, and more.
- Blue Apron – Teachers receive $150 off and free shipping on your first Blue Apron box.
- Bonobos – Get 20% off five different orders per year with verified teacher status.
- Books-A-Million – Sign up for the BAM Educator Card to receive custom quotes, special pricing on shipping, and discounts on bulk orders.
- Bose – Access special pricing on Bose sound equipment for your home, office, or classroom.
- Brooklyn Bedding – Teachers get a 5% discount and free shipping on all purchases, both in-store and online.
- Budget Truck Rental – Use code TEACH for 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves.
- Calm – Access mindfulness content and tools for you and your classroom.
- Canva – Teachers at eligible schools can get Canva for Education free.
- Casper – Teachers can save 20% on eligible items in the Casper store with ID.me.
- CheapCarribean – Teachers and educators can receive $150 off their next vacation by verifying their teaching position with the Beach4TeachClub.
- Corel – Join Corel’s Education License Program and unlock a wide selection of powerful graphics, digital media, and productivity software, with savings up to 96% off the regular price.
- Costco – Join today and enroll in auto renewal to get a Digital Costco Shop Card! New Executive Members receive $40. New Gold Star Members receive $20.
- Crocs – 15% OFF* all full-priced styles to Teachers.
- Dagne Dover – Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount for teachers who shape the future.
- Dockers – Teachers receive 25% off all apparel at Dockers.
- Figma – Collaborate with students and teachers on design projects across devices, no matter your location. Figma is designed for learning and teaching, whether in class or online. Get your free Figma account now.
- Frame Destination – Teachers can enjoy a 10% discount on all items.
- Half Price Books – Save 10% year-round with the HPB Educator’s Discount Card.
- Hanes Brands – Teachers worldwide get 10% off at all Hanes Brand stores, including Champion and Bali.
- Headspace – Teachers receive a free Headspace subscription for relaxation and mindfulness.
- Hertz – Save up to 25% on bookings and enjoy extra perks with Hertz Gold Plus Rewards.
- ID.me Shop – Tons of Teacher discounts, save on top brands & more!
- Intuit QuickBooks – Verify your educator status to receive a free license for QuickBooks Online.
- J.Crew – Show your teacher ID for a 15% discount on full-price items.
- Karen Kane – Teachers can save 20% on purchases with a valid teacher ID.
- L.L. Bean – Teachers can receive a 10% discount after verifying eligibility.
- Liberty Mutual – Liberty Mutual offers exclusive auto insurance savings for educators.
- Loom – Create effective instructional videos with Loom’s video messaging tool. Sign up using your .edu email address for a free Loom Education plan.
- Lovesac – Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Military Personnel, and Teachers can get 5% off all purchases.
- Madewell – Teachers receive 15% off in-store and online.
- Michaels – Save on your entire purchase, including sale items, when you use your Michaels Rewards account to check out. Offer is available in store and online and must show a valid educator ID or complete the educator verification process through the rewards program.
- Microsoft Education – Discover affordable Windows 10 devices built for education and access discounts on software and tools tailored to support students.
- P.Volve – Save 30% sitewide, including workout equipment and digital memberships.
- Pencils.com – Teachers, administrators, and school staff receive 10% off all orders.
- Puma – Teachers get 20% off their orders at Puma.
- Purple Mattress – Enjoy a 10% discount on all Purple Mattress products for better sleep.
- Reebok – Verified teachers can save up to 30% on Reebok shoes and apparel.
- Rothy’s – Teachers get a 20% discount on their order as a thank you for their hard work.
- Saatva – Teachers can enjoy $225 off any order over $1000 for premium mattresses.
- Samsung – Through Samsung’s Education Offers Program, teachers and educators can save up to 30% off on laptops, tablets, smartphones and more when shopping.
- SeaWorld – Teachers in Florida, Southern California, Arizona, and Texas can score free admission to SeaWorld in 2025 with a Teacher Fun Card!
- SeeSaw – This free virtual learning platform, available on the web or as an app, integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom and is perfect for teachers and students, including those with lower reading levels or beginner tech skills.
- Sonos – Save up to 15% on Sonos products and accessories. Teachers are eligible, too—just use your ID.me account to access the discount.
- Staples – 20% OFF your in-store purchase with app coupon and teacher ID + a free 12 pack of Tru Red Stick Pens.
- Storyline Online – Enjoy hundreds of free videos featuring well-known actors reading children’s picture books, complete with an Activity Guide for educators.
- Sunglass Hut – Teachers enjoy 15% off all orders at Sunglass Hut.
- Target – Teachers can save an extra 10%!
- The New York Times – Educators can subscribe to get up to 50% off with special rates for teachers and schools.
- ThirdLove – Teachers can save 15% on all full-priced items at ThirdLove.
- T-Mobile – Education employees, including teachers and administrators, can enjoy exclusive savings and offers.
- Verizon – Special monthly discounts are available for government and education employees on Verizon Wireless services.
- Wall Street Journal – Professors can join the WSJ subscription service and save over 70%.
- Westgate Resorts – Educators can get 10% off their next stay with Westgate Resorts.
- Willow Pump – Save 30% on any Willow product once you verify your eligibility.
- Zips Car Wash – Free Premier Single Car Wash
Giveaways, Sweepstakes & Instant Win Games
- GoNoodle x Jersey Mike’s Freshest Teacher of the Year Giveaway – 126 Winners – One Time Entry – Ends April 30th, 2025
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