Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here. It’s a time where you can be honored for all your hard work, sacrifices, and dedication to teaching the next generation. Be sure to check out the Teacher Discounts 2025 we found for you too! They last all year long so you will definitely want to check it out!
I can’t express my gratitude enough for everything that you do for our children. I know at times your effort can feel taken for granted, and that’s why I think this week is SO important. You deserve all the great gifts, free finds, and discounts that you can get.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Food Freebies & Discounts
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Costco – Join today and enroll in auto renewal to get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card!
- Crocs – 15% OFF* all full-priced styles to Teachers.
- 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!
- Staples – 20% OFF your in-store purchase with app coupon and teacher ID + a free 12 pack of Tru Red Stick Pens.
- Sunglass Hut – Teachers enjoy 15% off all orders at Sunglass Hut.
- 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.
Take advantage of all these great deals next week! And, don’t forget to save big in July and August when the Target Teacher Discount is effective!
