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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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As a way to say thank you to all of the amazing Teachers out there, check out some of the sweet free 2019 Teacher Appreciation Week freebies & deals you can get this year during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-10th).

There are several great freebies and lots of other special offers! Many of these offers are for teachers, support staff, and homeschooling parents.

Free Food Deals

For these deals make sure to bring your school ID or other documentation identifying you as faculty or staff, or bring your home school ID card.

1. Chick-fil-A

May 7th head to participating Chick-fil-A restaurants and get FREE Chicken Minis before 10 am or a Free Chicken Sandwich after 10:30 am.  The offer is good all day.  Note this is up to each store to participate, so please check before ordering.

2. SONIC

Starting Tuesday, May 7, SONIC Drive-In is offering teachers and everyone who appreciates them a free Route 44 Drink or Slush when you Order Ahead in the SONIC app and use promo code TEACHERS, good with any purchase through Friday, May 31.

3. Chipotle

Head to Chipotle on Tuesday, May 7th from 3 pm till close and get Buy One Get One Free Burritos, Bowls, Salads, or Order of Tacos for teachers, faculty or staff!  This offer is only good on orders placed in the store and not their their app.

4. Cicis

Tuesday, May 7th, Cicis is offering up a Free Adult Buffet for teachers and administrative staff. Present this coupon to get your buffet and bring proof of employment.

5. McAlister’s Deli

Every teacher is invited to visit their local McAlister’s Deli for FREE McAlister’s Deli Sweet Tea during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2019. With a valid teacher I.D., every teacher can fill up on their favorite sweet drink!

6. PDQ

Tuesday, May 7th at all PDQ locations, teachers and nurses get 50% off your entire order with a valid ID all day long.

7. MOD Pizza

Tuesday May 7th, MOD Pizza locations will offer BOGO Pizza or Salads with work ID.

Local Every Day Teacher Discounts

There are a number of clothing stores that offer discounts everyday… don’t get to excited though it’s almost always off regularly priced items and only 5-15% off.  That’s too much like retail…

Here are all the offers that are good on any purchase, including sale items, or that are higher savings:

1. A.C. Moore

Teachers get 15% off their entire purchase when you show proper ID at checkout.  Get more details about the program.

2. JoAnn Fabrics

Teachers, childcare providers and home school parents can get 15% off every purchase with  a Free discount card.

3. Michaels

Teachers get an additional 15% off your entire in-store purchase with valid teacher ID.  This includes sale items.  More details here. 

4. Barnes & Noble

Sign up for the Free Barnes & Noble Educator Program and get 20% off the list price of most books, toys, games, music, movies and more!

5. Books-A-Million

Sign up for the Books-A-Million Educator’s Discount Program and get 20% off most items for your classroom.  This program is open to all K-12 educators, librarians, and homeschoolers. You’ll also get FREE shipping on qualifying online purchases with the program.

6. Adobe Creative Cloud for Education

Students and teachers can get 60% off Creative Cloud All Apps. Go here for more details.

7. Apple

Get Apple’s Education Pricing on Mac Computers and Tablets.  This is available to Faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels, as well as current and newly accepted college students and their parents. See the full Education Institution Discount Pricelist HERE.

 8. The Container Store

The Container Store offers 10% off every day to help educators organize your classroom.

Discounts/Free Admission to Parks

1. Crayola Experience

Teachers receive Free admission to Crayola Experience in Orlando, FL every day.

2. LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND offers Free admission for California and Florida teachers with an annual Teacher’s pass.  Read the details on how to get your pass.

3. Sea World

Teachers in Florida, Texas and Southern California can get a free pass to  to SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio or San Diego to learn how to incorporate marine science education into your curriculum.

 4.  Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral

If you live in Floria, Georgia or Peurto Rico or the Virgin Islands you can free admission to the Kennedy Space Center with your teacher photo id.