Overview:
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.
Scroll down for the businesses (both large and small) offering discounts and freebies.
Aroma Joe’s
Free 24-ounce drink with a valid teacher ID on May 6, Teacher Appreciation Day.
Bravo Italian Kitchen
On May 6, teachers can earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders
Brio Italian Kitchen
On May 6, teachers can earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders
Buffalo Wild Wings
20% discount with valid teacher ID
Applebees
When you show your teacher ID, get a free appetizer (up to $12) with any entree purchase.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
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.
Burger King
Show your teacher ID for free fries with any purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Chipotle
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.
Crayola
Get 20% off items from the Gifts for Teachers page using the code EDUCATORS.
Eddie Merlot’s
Free dessert with the purchase of an entree and a valid teacher ID (May 5-9).
Einstein Bros. Bagels
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Einstein Bros. Bagels is currently running a 20% off offer on gift card purchases online.
Firehouse Subs
Register your teacher ID and place your order using the Firehouse Subs app to receive BOGO sub deals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
FlutterHabit
Take 30% off FlutterHabit’s products through ID.me
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Free mini sundae for teachers with a valid school ID from May 5th to May 9th
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
15% off orders with a valid teacher ID from May 5-9.
Happy Joe’s
20% off orders with a valid teacher ID during May 5-9.
Hat Creek Burger Company
Free Little Hat Burger with a valid teacher ID on May 6.
Hilton
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.
- Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort: 20% off your stay, along with a waived resort fee (a savings of $39.90 per night), complimentary valet parking for one vehicle (a savings of $52 per night), and $100 in resort credit per stay. (Code: P1, June 1 – Sept. 1)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa: 20% off your stay, along with complimentary self-parking for one vehicle (a savings of $26 per night) and a $15 daily food & beverage credit. (Code: PL5, Now through Sept. 1)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street: 20% off your stay, along with complimentary self-parking for one vehicle (a savings of $33 per night), $15 in daily food & beverage credit at the hotel’s TASTE Restaurant & Bar. (Code: PL5, Now through Sept. 1)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport: 20% off your stay, along with complimentary self-parking for one vehicle, a savings of $24 per night. (Code: PK5, June 1 to Aug. 30)
- Hilton Tampa Downtown: 20% off your stay, along with 50% off valet parking (a savings of $22.50 per night) and a $15 daily food & beverage credit. (Code: TEAP, June 1 – Sept. 1)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center: 20% off your stay, 50% off valet parking (a savings of $21 per night), and a $15 daily food & beverage credit. (Code: TEP, June 1 – Sept. 1)
Insomnia Cookies
BOGO Classic Cookies for teachers with a valid ID.
Logan’s Roadhouse
20% off an entree with a valid teacher ID, May 5-12.
McAlister’s Deli
Show your teacher ID for a free sweet tea, unsweet tea, half & half, or lemonade from May 5-9.
Noodles & Company
15% off catering orders of $150 or more, May 6-12.
Office Depot/Office Max
30% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase.
Original ChopShop
10% off dine-in or to-go orders with a valid teacher ID, May 5-9.
Salata Salad Kitchen
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.
Samsung
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:
- $300 off the Interactive Display (model: WAD), Samsung’s first Google EDLA-certified classroom display
- $620 off the award-winning 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor
- $300–$360 off the 34-inch curved ViewFinity S65VC and S65TC monitors
Shake Shack
Present your school ID for a free milkshake.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Free half-dozen donuts for teachers May 4-6, and no purchase necessary!
Smoothie King
20% off in-store purchase with teacher ID, May 6-8.
Sonic
Join the Teachers’ Circle using the Sonic app and enjoy various deals and free food items available from May 5-9.
Staples
20% off in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID and a free 12-pack of Tru Red pens. (May 4-10)
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Free dessert with the purchase of an entree; show your teacher ID May 5-9
Texas Roadhouse
10% off your total bill when you present your school ID
Tiff’s Treats
15% off cookie orders with code 15TIFFS from May 5 to May 9
The Greene Turtle
Free meal (up to $15) for teachers who dine in on May 6 with a valid school ID
Tijuana Flats
20% off dine-in or carryout purchase with valid employee ID and promo code NURTEA25
The Parking Spot
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.
Whataburger
Show your school ID for a complimentary breakfast entree from May 5-9, 5 am to 9 am.
Do You Have ID.Me account? If not, register and verify as an educator for discounts.
These deals include the following:
- Adidas: 25% off full price items and sales
- ContactsDirect: 20% off plus free shipping
- Crocs: 15% off
- GE Appliances Store: Up to 43% off MSRP and free delivery over $399
- Glasses.com: 50% off lenses plus free shipping
- Kendra Scott: 15% off
- Stanley: 30% off
- TaylorMade: 15% off