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Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is May 5 – 9, while the official Teacher Appreciation DAY is Tuesday, May 6. Check out these Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies we found for your favorite teacher!
Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies 2025
Attention Teachers! Here are some great freebies and deals you can score in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week in 2025.Â
Teacher Appreciation Week always falls on the first full week in May – which makes it May 5 – 9 for 2025. However the official “Teacher Appreciation Day” is Tuesday, May 6 at many locations.
These teacher appreciation freebies are just a way to say “thanks!” for all the hard work you put in every single day. Honestly, Teacher Appreciation Day should be EVERY day! 🙂
Note that most of these deals and discounts you'll need your teacher ID. Also, be sure to check the dates as some freebies, discounts, and special pricing are only available for a limited time.
Teacher Appreciation Freebies for 2025
Get a FREE Iced Tea from May 6 – 12. Includes sweet, unsweet, a mix of both, or half lemonade and half tea – all included in this offer! Just show your educator ID to redeem. Note that extra flavor shots are NOT included.
Here's a fun FREEBIE that's not just for Teacher Appreciation Week! SeaWorld is giving all active and certified teachers in Southern California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida a FREE Unlimited Admission Pass!
SeaWorld San Antonio – Register by April 30, 2025 – valid through January 4th, 2026.
SeaWorld San Diego – Register by May 31, 2025 – valid through December 31, 2025.
SeaWorld Orlando – Register anytime – valid through September 4, 2025.
Get FREE teacher supply kits at Staples May 5 – 11, 2025. Each kit will include two Expo dry-erase markers, one Sharpie permanent marker, two Sharpie highlighters, two Paper Mate ballpoint pens, eight Paper Mate woodcase pencils, two Paper Mate erasers, one Elmer’s glue stick, and one Elmer’s liquid school glue. Note that this is NOT at all locations and is a limited supply – so call ahead!  Teachers can also get 20% off purchases all week when they show their educator ID.
Get 20% off your dine-in OR to-go order. You must provide a valid school ID to get the discount!
With their Abeulo's key tag, teachers can receive free queso with their order through 5/31.
Show your school ID and receive a FREE Hot Fudge Cake in honor of your “sweet teaching success”.
Receive any Large Drink for $5 with your teacher ID or a 20% discount on your online order with the code EDUCATOR.
Buy One Get One deal on all cups of tea with a valid ID 5/5-5/9
Teachers and school staff get a FREE Classic Cookie (no purchase necessary) with a valid ID 5/5-5/9
Teachers get 20% off an entree with a valid school ID 5/5-5/12
Sign up for Teachers' Circle by May 6 to get exclusive deals for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Remember to check your local establishments as well. A local coffee shop in my area is giving a $1 per drink discount all week as well as a giveaway for a $100 gift card!Â
Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies from 2024
We haven't had any other press releases yet for this year, but here are last year's freebies to help you get an idea of what we'll probably see again! Bookmark this page to come back, as we'll be updating it often.
On May 2, teachers can head into a nearby TGI Fridays between 5 pm and close to enjoy a free meal on the house – including a steak dinner! Showing your valid school i.d. will get you any of the following meals:
- Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries
- Crispy Chicken Fingers with Seasoned Fries and Coleslaw
- 6 oz. Center-Cut Sirloin with Mashed Potatoes and Garlic-Butter Broccoli
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
*Dine-In Only, one offer per person
On Tuesday, May 3, participating Barnes & Noble Cafés across the country will give teachers a FREE tall cup of hot or iced coffee or tea when they show their valid teacher’s ID. Call your local store to verify participation.
Potbelly offers teachers a FREE cookie or regular-sized soft drink when they order any entrée (valid all week through Sunday, May 8). To get the freebie, just show your work ID or badge to the cashier.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy's is giving teachers a FREE one-topping mini sundae, valid through May 6 at participating locations. To redeem, teachers must present a valid ID for dine-in or drive-thru orders. Limit one sundae per person with ID.
Did you know that teachers can get discounts at select retailers year round? Check out the BEST Teacher Discounts you can grab – never pay too much!Â
Teacher Appreciation Week Discounts
In addition to the teacher discounts listed above, some retailers have discounts above and beyond for Teacher Appreciation Week. Check these out!
Academy Sports + Outdoors – Through 5/11, Academy will give a 10% discount to teachers and campus employees, valid on your entire purchase online or in-store.
Barnes & Noble – 20% off select books, toys, and more when you sign up for the free Barnes & Noble Educator Program.
Crocs – Get 25% off all full-priced styles for teachers through SheerID.
Marble Slab Creamery – Marble Slab Creamery is treating teachers and nurses with a buy one, get one free small ice cream through Friday for its Heroes Week initiative. A valid ID is needed.
Michaels – Teachers get 15% off entire in-store or online purchases for teachers EVERYDAY – just validate your school ID in the Michaels app. (If you have an area that used to have an AC Moore and was transitioned to a Michael's this will work there!)
Noodles Catering – Teachers can get $15 off a $100 catering order using code THANKSTEACHERS May 6 – 10.
Steve Madden – Teachers can enjoy 25% off their entire purchase.
Half Price Books – Educators, including teachers and librarians, receive a 10% discount with a valid school ID – Year round!
Looking for a fun gift for your favorite teacher for teacher appreciation week? Check out our favorite easy Dollar Tree Teacher Appreciation Gifts!
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 20% off for teachers and staff May 3-7 with school ID
LifterLMS (online course software) is offering 20% off during our Teacher Appreciation Week Sale.
https://blog.lifterlms.com/teacher-sale/