June 4, 2025

Celebrate your favorite educators with the best deals and freebies for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these freebies & deals for educators!  🏫🚸📚

National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs from May 5th through May 9th!

Many restaurants and retailers will show their appreciation for hard-working educators everywhere by offering some great Teacher Appreciation freebies and special deals. Keep checking this post for more offers throughout the week, because we often see last-minute deals dropping all week long!

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Thank a teacher with a creative gift idea paired with one of our free teacher appreciation printables

THANK YOU, teachers, for all you do!  💖


Applebees boneless wings with celery and ranch

Enjoy a free appetizer from Applebee’s.

Applebee’s is offering a free appetizer to all teachers now through May 10th. This offer is valid for any appetizer up to $12 with your adult entrée purchase (dine-in only).  Just visit a participating location, mention this offer, and present your school ID to your server!


foil-wrapped burrito on a stack of books

Teachers can enter to win free Chipotle!

Through May 12th, teachers can enter to win a free entrée e-card from Chipotle. At the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, 100,000 teachers will be randomly selected to receive an email to verify their employment status via ID.me.

Teachers who verify their employment status within 48 hours will receive a free entrée e-card. Winners will be notified starting the week of May 13.


pastries and coffee on a restaurant table

Teachers get BOGO pastries at la Madeleine.

On May 6th, teachers can enjoy BOGO bakery items from la Madeleine. No ID is required to redeem this offer, but it’s only available through the Bonjour Rewards app.


hand holding a cup of McAlister's Tea

Teachers get a free iced tea from McAlister’s Deli.

From May 5th through May 12th, teachers can get a free Big Tea at participating McAlister’s Deli locations by showing their badge or ID. This offer is valid in-store for dine-in or takeout orders only – no purchase is necessary to claim your free Big Tea.

Now through May 4th, teachers can also enter to win a catered McAlister’s Deli lunch for up to 30 coworkers! To enter, simply complete the online entry form.


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Teachers can get a free half-dozen from Shipley Do-Nuts.

Starting May 4th through May 6, teachers can receive a free half dozen doughnuts from Shipley Do-Nuts – no purchase necessary!


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Save 40% at Tarte Cosmetics.

For Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Tarte Cosmetics is giving all K-12 teachers 40% off their purchase and free shipping when you verify your employment through Sheer ID!


20% Off Sign for Teachers at Staples

Teachers get 20% off and a FREE pack of pens at Staples.

May 4th through May 10th, teachers can score 20% off an in-store Staples purchase! Just show your teacher ID at checkout to claim this offer.

Plus, teachers can also score a FREE 12-Pack of True Red Stick Pens when you use your teacher ID and the coupon available in your Staples app at the store. Note that there is a limit of one free pack per customer, while supplies last. Valid in-store only.


Do you know of any other Teacher Appreciation Week freebies or special offers?! If so, please share them with us below!


These educator discounts are available all year long!

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