Educator Deals to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) is a time to celebrate all the educators who go above and beyond to make a difference for students. We want to celebrate you all week and also make it easier to take advantage of all the recognition you deserve.  

Read below to learn more about Edmentum’s $500 gift card giveaway, along with a list of restaurants, stores, and online retailers offering freebies and discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week. If you’re a principal, share it with your teachers. And if you’re a teacher: thank you for all you do! 

Enter Edmentum’s Teacher Appreciation Giveaway! 

To celebrate educator appreciation, we're giving three lucky winners a $500 gift card to their choice of Amazon or Target. Eligible educators can enter now for a chance to win and the giveaway will begin on April 28. Enter the Edmentum Teacher Appreciation Giveaway here.  

What Freebies Are Available for Teacher Appreciation Week? 

We’ve rounded up some of the free offers available to educators below: 

Free Food and Treats at Restaurants for Teacher Appreciation 

• Applebee’s: Many locations are offering either a free appetizer or dessert with an entrée purchase. Check your local Applebee’s for available offers.
• Burger King: Burger King is expected to offer free fries for educators with any purchase. Watch for app alerts to find out about your local offer.
• Chick-fil-A: Many locations gave free breakfast or lunch to teachers last year. Check with your local store for this year’s promo.
• Dickey’s BBQ Pit: In 2024, Dickey’s offered a free Big Yellow Cup with a $10 purchase. Check in for this year's offer.
• Firehouse Subs: Teachers using the Firehouse Rewards app get BOGO sub deals. Download the app to learn about available perks.
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard: Teachers get a free mini sundae with a valid school ID.
• Hat Creek Burger Co.: At this Texas chain, teachers got a free menu item for Teacher Appreciation Day last year. Check their website for this year’s offer.
• Huddle House: Free meals for teachers were offered in 2024. Check with your local restaurant to confirm 2025 deals.  
• Insomnia Cookies: Last year, teachers with a valid ID for a free classic cookie all week.
• Jeremiah’s Italian Ice: Free small Ice or Gelati on Teacher Appreciation Day. Watch their social media channels to confirm the offer for 2025.
• McAlister’s Deli: McAlister’s is giving a free beverage (iced tea or lemonade) to teachers and a catered lunch giveaway.  
• McDonald’s: At many locations, 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.  
• Potbelly: Free cookie or fountain drink with entrée purchase last year. A 2025 repeat is likely.
• RaceTrac: Last year, educators could get a free medium coffee. Watch for 2025 announcements soon.
• Shake Shack: Teachers get a free milkshake with valid school ID.  
• Shipley Do-Nuts: Last year’s offer was a half-dozen glazed donuts free with any purchase for loyalty members.  
• Sonic: Teachers in Sonic Teachers’ Circle got app-exclusive freebies last year. Join to access this year’s deals.
• Starbucks: Last year, educators could receive a tall brewed coffee at many locations. Check your local Starbucks for offers.  
• TGI Fridays: Look out for free entrées for teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day.
• Whataburger: Free breakfast items for teachers before 9 a.m. with a valid school ID.  
• Zaxby’s: In 2024, they offered a BOGO Boneless Wings Meal for rewards members. 

Free Classroom and Supply Kits for Teacher Appreciation 

• Staples: Teachers got free supply kits with ID in 2024. Arrive early—supplies run out fast. Teachers can also get 20% off in-store purchases.  

Teacher Appreciation Digital Freebies for Educators 

• Canva for Education: Always free for teachers. Sign up to access classroom-ready design tools.
• Headspace: Free annual subscription for educators. Register with your school email.
• Loom for Education: Free video recording platform for teachers.  
• Microsoft Office 365 Education: Free access with school email. Includes Word, Excel, Teams, and more.
• WeAreTeachers: Free printable posters available each year. Grab 2025 designs on their site. 

What Discounts Are Available for Teacher Appreciation Week? 

Many restaurants and retail businesses are also offering discounts: 

Teacher Appreciation Restaurant Discounts 

• Abuelo’s: Teachers get a free queso throughout the school year, until May 31. On Teacher Appreciation Day, teachers get 20% off their entire check.  
• Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: 20% off with teacher ID in 2024. Check with your local restaurant for 2025 deals.  
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Teachers get 20% off all week with ID.  
• BurgerFi: 20% off orders with teacher ID last year. Likely to return.
• Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Large drinks were $5 for teachers last year. Check for this year's deal soon.  
• Golden Corral: Teachers got 20% off their meal, Monday to Friday last year, with school ID.  
• Happy Joe’s: 10% off at participating stores. Check with your location.
• HTeaO: In 2024, teachers got 50% off drinks. Keep an eye out for 2025 deals.  
• Mountain Mike’s: $15 off any pizza with code APPRECIATE25 from May 6 to 9.
• Noodles & Company: In 2024, they offered $15 off catering with a promo code. Check for this year’s deal.  
• Salata: 20% off meals and catering for teachers on select days. Check their 2025 details.
• Tijuana Flats: Last year, educators got 20% off. Check in-store for details. 

Teacher Appreciation Retail and Tech Discounts 

• Academy Sports: Get 10% off your in-store or online purchase.
• Adidas: Save 30% online or 15% at outlet stores.
• Ann Taylor and LOFT: Educators save 15% in-store.
• Apple: Educators can get up to $200 off eligible devices.
• AT&T: Teachers receive special wireless plan pricing.
• Books-A-Million: With an Educator’s Card, you can get 20% off classroom purchases.
• Cole Haan: Educators can get a 20% discount on footwear and accessories.  
• Crayola: Take 20% off select products using an educator promo code. Check the website for details.  
• Crocs: Teachers receive 15% off full-priced shoes online.
• Dagne Dover: Educators can get a 20% discount.  
• Dockers: Teachers receive 25% off apparel.
• Eyemart Express: Get 20% off eyeglasses with a valid school ID.
• Half Price Books: Educators can save 10% year-round with an Educator Discount Card.
• Hanes: Educators can get 10% off clothing.
• J.Crew: Take 15% off in-store or online purchases.
• JOANN: Get 15% off every purchase with Teacher Rewards.
• KitchenAid: Save 15% on most appliances sitewide.
• L.L. Bean: Eligible educators receive 10% off outdoor gear.
• Michaels: Save 15% on both regular and sale items with a valid teacher ID.
• New Balance: Get 15% off footwear and apparel.
• Office Depot: Educators can receive up to 25% off select items.
• Peacock TV: Teachers are eligible for a discounted premium account.
• Ray-Ban: Educators can save 15% on eyewear.
• Reebok: Save up to 50% online through the teacher discount program.
• Saatva: Receive $225 off mattress orders of $1,000 or more.
• Samsung: Access up to 30% off eligible electronics.
• Tarte Cosmetics: Enjoy 40% off verified purchases.
• Vineyard Vines: Take 15% off your entire online order. 

From all of us at Edmentum—thank you, educators, for the difference you make every day. We hope this list helps you take advantage of the recognition you so richly deserve.