Updated 5/8/25
Teacher Appreciation Week is here! In my opinion, teachers deserve a whole month (or a whole year) of appreciation. Teachers- we have been working so hard during this crazy year of teaching! Here is a list of the best teacher appreciation week 2025 discounts for teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 takes place May 5th-May 9th. Be sure to treat yourself to the below freebies and discounts throughout the week! If you plan to take advantage of any of the below deals, I recommend calling your local store first to confirm that they are participating since participation can vary by location.
Teacher Appreciation Week Deals:
Chip City
Teachers get 15% off any purchase. Valid Monday 5/5 through Friday 5/9. Must present your Educational Staff Member ID,
Teachers Pay Teachers
Save up to 25% by using code THANKYOU25. Ends Thursday night at midnight.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is offering teachers a buy one get one free classic cookie 5/5-5/11.
Shake Shack
Show your teacher ID to get a free shake with any order at Shake Shack from 5/6/25 through 5/12/25.
Sonic Drive-In
Download the Sonic App and enroll in the “Sonic Teacher’s Circle” to get access to exclusive deals during teacher appreciation week (May 5th-9th). Deals include a free Sonic Snack or side with purchase, BOGO Sonic Blast, and a $1.99 quarter-poung double cheeseburger.
Whataburger
Throughout the week from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, teachers can get a free select breakfast entree. Full info here.
Potbelly
Potbelly is offering a free cookie or fountain drink to teachers who purchase an entree during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5th-11th). Available in-shop only, must present teacher ID.
EVO Entertainment (Texas)
EVO Entertainment is offering teachers a free movie ticket May 6th-12th. Available at their Kyle, Belterra, San Marcos, Creekside, and Schertz locations.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Free mini sundae for teachers. Click here to find a Freddy’s location.
Staples
Get 20% off an in-store purchase plus a free 12 pack of TRU RED pens when you show your valid teacher ID. Full info here.
Zaxby’s
Friday: Show your school badge and get a BOGO Big Zax Snak Meal. Zaxby’s has over 900 locations in 18 states.
Firehouse Subs
Special deal for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (5/5-5/9): two medium subs for $14 or two large subs for $20.
Other opportunities for teachers:
DonorsChoose
If you have ever thought about creating a Donors Choose project, now would be a great time to do it! Teacher Appreciation Week is a great time for people to donate to projects, and the company usually offers some type of specials during the week such as 50% matching donations.
Canva
Canva normally costs $119.99 per year, but thanks to Canva for Education it is totally free for teachers. Click here to sign up.
Reebok
Reebok offers 40% off select online purchases for teachers through ID.me.
Headspace
Headspace is a meditation app that normally costs $12.99/month, but is free for teachers.
Do you know of any other teacher appreciation discounts happening this week? Leave a comment below!
For year-round discounts for teachers, be sure to check out:
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Free sandwich at Chick-fil-A on Tuesday
Thank you for sharing!!