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Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Freebies and Deals Offered for Educators    
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Author: Texas FFA News
 




Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 - 9, and it’s the annual time to show our ag teachers some gratitude that they most definitely deserve.

Several businesses and restaurants will be offering deals and freebies to say thank you!

Food


Applebee’s: Show your teacher ID at Applebee’s during Teacher Appreciation Week to unlock a free appetizer with any entrée purchase. Choose any app up to a $12 value.


Buffalo Wild Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings offers teachers and school staff a 20% discount on their entire order with a valid ID.


Burger King: Teachers can enjoy free fries with any purchase.


Chick-Fil-A: All locations decide how they want to honor teachers on their own, so you’ll need to check with your local Chick-fil-A about what they’re offering.


Chicken Salad Chick: On May 9th, you can get Buy One Get One Free On Large Quick Chicks.


Einstein Bros. Bagels: Offering 20% gift cards for anyone who wants to treat their favorite teacher.


Firehouse Subs: Teachers who use the Firehouse Rewards app get BOGO sub deals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Flix Brewhouse: From 5/5 - 5/9, present your valid school staff ID at the box office and enjoy a free movie ticket.


Freddy’s Frozen Custard: Teachers get a free mini sundae with a valid school ID.


Golden Corral: Teachers get 20% off one adult buffet purchase from Monday to Friday, 


Hat Creek Burger Company: On Tuesday, May 6, Hat Creek Burger Co. is offering teachers a free Little Hat Burger to all school staff. Teachers and school staff must show a valid school ID to receive the offer. No purchase is necessary, and the free burger is available for dine-in or takeout.


HTeaO: Buy One, Get One Free deal on all cups of tea from May 5th to May 9th!


Insomnia Cookies: All teachers and school staff who show a valid ID receive a free Classic cookie in-store, no purchase necessary, all week beginning Monday, May 5. (Availability varies by location.)


La Madeleine: On May 6, head to La Madeleine and take advantage of a buy-one, get-one bakery item.


Logan’s Roadhouse: From May 5 - 12, teachers can enjoy 20% off an entrée with a valid ID.


Krispy Kreme: On May 7, you can stop by your local Krispy Kreme shop and get a free original glazed doughnut.

McAlister’s Deli: McAlister’s is giving away free tea (sweet, unsweet, half & half, or lemonade) to teachers.


McDonald’s: Teachers who present their ID can get free coffee or breakfast products.


Peter Piper Pizza: Teachers can get a free personal pizza in-store from 3-7 p.m. during Teacher Appreciation Week. (Select Stores)


Potbelly: Teachers get a free cookie with the purchase of an entree by showing their ID.


Raising Cane's: From Monday to Friday, educators can enter for a chance to win one of 10 all-expenses-paid summer vacation packages, which include two round-trip tickets anywhere in the contiguous United States, a two-night hotel stay, and a $200 gift card. Ten additional winners will be rewarded with a $1,000 classroom makeover, a $1,000 gift card for spending and a Raising Cane’s School Supply Pack. Enter to win at www.raisingcanestasweepstakes.com.


Shipley Donuts: Teachers can receive a free half-dozen doughnuts when visiting. You don't need to make a purchase.


Smoothie King: Starting May 6, teachers can enjoy 20% off their in-store orders by showing a valid work ID.


Shake Shack: Offering teachers a free milkshake with an in-store purchase.


Sonic: Join Sonic’s Teachers’ Circle via their app before May 5 to unlock a whole slew of freebies to use between May 5 and May 9. You’ll receive exclusive rewards like a BOGO Sonic Blasts, entrees, or cheeseburgers, free large drinks or slushies, and a free small side with an entrée purchase.

Starbucks: 10% discount on their favorite drinks or a free tall brewed coffee when they show their school ID.


Salata: Educators will get 20% off their order at Salata from Monday to Friday. (All Dallas Locations)


Texas Roadhouse: Texas Roadhouse is giving teachers with a valid school ID a 10% discount off the total bill.


Whataburger: During National Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers who show their school ID from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. can get a free taquito, Breakfast on a Bun, or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.




Technology


Adobe: Students and teachers can get Creative Cloud All Apps for 60% off. That’s $20 per month instead of the usual $55. You’ll have desktop and mobile access to apps like Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, and more.


Apple: The Apple Education Store allows certain groups, like teachers, to shop discounted Apple products and get up to $200 off on computers and other accessories.


AT&T: Score big with discounts off wireless and other services from AT&T. 


Autodesk: Teachers get a free one-year educational license giving them access to Autodesk products and services, renewable as long as they remain eligible. 


Bose: Enjoy special pricing on Bose sound equipment for your home, office, or school.
Canva: 100% free for teachers and students at eligible schools. Sign up with your education email address or upload proof of your teaching certification and employment. 


Dell: Enjoy 10% off select computers and other electronics.

Intuit QuickBooks: Verify your teacher status and get a free license for QuickBooks Online. 

 

Microsoft: Faculty, parents and students can save up to 10% all year long on select products, including eligible computers and accessories, ?at the Microsoft Store.


Samsung: Samsung’s Education Offers Program gives teachers and educators up to 30% off on laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tech-related Samsung products when shopping on their website.


Sonos: Save up to 15% on Sonos products and accessories.


T-Mobile: Teachers, administrators, and other education employees can access savings and special offers.  

Verizon: Government and education employees receive special monthly discounts on Verizon Wireless.




Other


Adidas: Teachers with verified status enjoy an exclusive discount of 30% at adidas.com and in-store or 15% off at factory outlet stores.


Bare Minerals: Teachers can enjoy 20% off sitewide at Bare Minerals, making it easier to stock up on their favorite beauty and skincare products.


Barnes and Noble: Full-time teachers can save up to 25% on purchases for their classrooms.


Blue Apron: Eat well and save time. Blue Apron is proud to support teachers with a gift of $150 off and free shipping on your first box.  


Bonobos: Verify your teacher ID to get 20% off five different orders throughout the year.


Brooklyn Bedding: Brooklyn Bedding shows their gratitude for teachers with a 5% discount and free shipping on all purchases, in-store or online. 


Budget Truck Rental: Use the code TEACH to receive 20% off on local moves and 15% off on one-way moves.


Casper: Ready for bed? Teachers save 20% on eligible items in the Casper store.


Cole Haan: Get 20% off with a valid teacher email.


Costco: Costco provides a Costco Shop Card worth up to $40 to teachers who join as new members.

Crayola: Crayola is offering everyone 25% off all products from its Teacher Gift Ideas category page. No promo code is needed to claim this offer, as the price shown on qualifying products reflects the discount.


Crocs: Teachers can get 20% off on the Crocs website by verifying their teacher status.


Dearfoams: Between Monday, May 5 and Monday, May 12, Dearfoams is running a Buy to Gift promotion. With each pair of Dearfoams purchased, the brand will gift a free pair of slippers for customers to give to a teacher.


Dockers: Dockers proudly provides teachers with a 25% discount on any of their apparel.


DoodleFace: For a limited time starting Monday, May 5, DoodleFace is offering customers 20% off on Amazon (code: 20LOVETEACH).


Eyemart Express: National optical retailer Eyemart Express is showing appreciation for teachers by offering a special discount of 20% off on all prescription eyewear.


Half Price Books: Enjoy 10% off orders.


Hanes Brands: Current and retired educators worldwide receive 10% off at all Hanes Brand stores, including Champion, Bali, and more.


Hertz: Offers discounts of up to 25% off its car rental service for teachers.


JanSport: 15% off all purchases for students and teachers.


J.Crew: Flash your teacher ID at J.Crew and enjoy 15% off full-price items.


JoAnn Fabrics: Teachers get 15% off orders.


L.L Bean: Save 10% off your order.


Loft: Teachers can save 15% at Loft stores all year long.


Madewell: Madewell gives teachers 15% off in-store and online.


Michael’s: Teachers can get 15% off all online and in-store purchases.


Office Depot & Office Max: Both stores are offering teachers 25% back in bonus rewards on qualifying purchases from now until June 29. Valid in-store only with valid teacher ID.


Peacock: Teachers can enjoy streaming savings with Peacock, getting their first year of Peacock Premium for just $3.99 per month for 12 months.


Pencils.com: Teachers, administrators, and other school officials 10% off on all orders.


Plants.com: Between Thursday, May 1 and Thursday, May 8, Plants.com is offering customers 15% off using the code TEACH20.


Postmark’d Studio: Postmark’d Studio is offering 30% off its website and 15% off gift subscriptions.


Puma: Puma is giving back to teachers like you with a 20% discount on your order. 


Purple Mattress: Because great sleep is essential to your mental health and well-being, Purple Mattress is offering a 10% discount on any order. 


Reebok: As a verified teacher, you are qualified for a discount on shoes and apparel of up to 30% from Reebok.


Rothy’s: 20% discount to teachers and others who serve our community. 


Staples: Between Sunday, May 4 and Saturday, May 10, Staples app users in store can get a free set of Tru Red Stick Pens while shopping (while supplies last). Additionally, teachers can get 20% off an in-store purchase when they show a valid teacher ID.


Stitch Fix: Online personal styling service Stitch Fix is giving all U.S. educators 25% off their first Fix.


Sunglass Hut: Switch up your look with a pair of new shades. Teachers get 15% off their orders. 


The Paper Store: Educators can save 15% off their in-store purchase when they show a valid work ID between Monday, May 12 and Sunday, May 18. Exclusions apply.


The Parking Spot: 25% discount on parking services.


ThirdLove: Treat yourself to a 15% discount valid on all full-priced items.


Under Armour: Teachers get 20% off purchases.


Vineyard Vines: Stock up on some new clothes with 15% off everything.


Yeti: Teachers can save 15% off Yeti products all year long on yeti.com.


*Please email ashley@texasagteachers.org to suggest additional teacher appreciation discount opportunities! 

 


 
   
 
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