Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9th.
This upcoming week of May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week, with Teacher Appreciation Day being May 6th. According to the nonprofit TCEA, the origins of Teacher Appreciation Week started in the early 1940s, when Mattye Whyte Woodridge, a teacher from Arkansas, lobbied political and educational leaders to advocate for a day that honored teachers.
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Free 24-ounce drink with a valid teacher ID on May 6, Teacher Appreciation Day.
On May 6, teachers can earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders
On May 6, teachers can earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders
20% discount with valid teacher ID
When you show your teacher ID, get a free appetizer (up to $12) with any entree purchase.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has an Awesome Achievement Program that helps elementary school teachers reward students for great achievements and behavior. Students who earn “Awesome Achiever” status will get a certificate that can be redeemed for a free Snickers Pizookie and a silicone bracelet. Teachers can sign up for the program here.
Show your teacher ID for free fries with any purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week.
The restaurant is giving away $1 million in free food. Enter at this link for your chance to win a Free Chipotle e-card with a promo code for an entrée.
Get 20% off items from the Gifts for Teachers page using the code EDUCATORS.
Free dessert with the purchase of an entree and a valid teacher ID (May 5-9).
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Einstein Bros. Bagels is currently running a 20% off offer on gift card purchases online.
Register your teacher ID and place your order using the Firehouse Subs app to receive BOGO sub deals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Take 30% off FlutterHabit’s products through ID.me
Free mini sundae for teachers with a valid school ID from May 5th to May 9th
15% off orders with a valid teacher ID from May 5-9.
20% off orders with a valid teacher ID during May 5-9.
Free Little Hat Burger with a valid teacher ID on May 6.
Receive special discounts for summer travel at six Florida hotels and resorts. Book through the links provided using the code indicated, and present your teacher ID at check-in for validation.
BOGO Classic Cookies for teachers with a valid ID.
20% off an entree with a valid teacher ID, May 5-12.
Show your teacher ID for a free sweet tea, unsweet tea, half & half, or lemonade from May 5-9.
15% off catering orders of $150 or more, May 6-12.
30% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase.
10% off dine-in or to-go orders with a valid teacher ID, May 5-9.
From May 5-9, Salata will offer 20% off the meal for educators and healthcare professionals who show a valid ID in-restaurant. Salata is also offering double points on catering orders of $200 or more, available exclusively for educators and healthcare facilities.
Through Samsung’s Education Offers Program, teachers and educators can save up to 30% on eligible mobile products such as the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Book5 series, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Z Fold6, accessories and more.
In addition, schools can receive the following incentives:
Present your school ID for a free milkshake.
Free half-dozen donuts for teachers May 4-6, and no purchase necessary!
20% off in-store purchase with teacher ID, May 6-8.
Join the Teachers’ Circle using the Sonic app and enjoy various deals and free food items available from May 5-9.
20% off in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID and a free 12-pack of Tru Red pens. (May 4-10)
Free dessert with the purchase of an entree; show your teacher ID May 5-9
10% off your total bill when you present your school ID
15% off cookie orders with code 15TIFFS from May 5 to May 9
Free meal (up to $15) for teachers who dine in on May 6 with a valid school ID
20% off dine-in or carryout purchase with valid employee ID and promo code NURTEA25
While teachers receive a 10% discount every day, The Parking Spot is increasing the discount to 25% for any reservation made using this link in May for travel through the end of 2025.
Show your school ID for a complimentary breakfast entree from May 5-9, 5 am to 9 am.
These deals include the following: