Teachers put up with a lot, no matter where they teach. They deserve a little appreciation and recognition – especially this year! Never before have teachers been asked to make so many changes and sacrifices to educate our children.
Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 2, and Teacher Appreciation week is May 8-12, 2023.
Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators throughout the week for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Click on the links to get the details for each deal. Participation may vary, so check with your location to verify.
Lastly – You got this, teachers! With a month or less of school left, the finish line is near for this year, and each school year is a fresh start.
Teacher Appreciation Deals
Check out the Teacher Appreciation offers for 2023. We will update the list if we see more.
The Parking Spot
Nurses deserve to take a vacation ASAP! The Parking Spot, with a conveniently located lot on Stelzer Road near CMH, wants to help them travel affordably by offering 25% off parking during their trips.
All they have to do is sign up with an associated healthcare or education email account. See The Parking Spot website.
Noble Cut Distillery
Gahanna-based Noble Cut Distillery invites teachers and nurses to take a load off and enjoy a free tasting when visiting the newly remodeled space. Just bring an associated badge from May 10-13 during regular operating hours, 12-5 p.m.
Find out more about Noble Cut (and their amazing cellos!)!
Bibibop
May 2, 2023. Teachers get a free bowl on Tuesday, May 2 when dining in at BIBIBOP Asian Grill.
*Offer valid in-store only. Not available for online ordering. Offer valid Tuesday, May 2, 2023, only. Must present valid school ID or identify as a teacher to claim bowl. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Chick-fil-A
May 2, 2023. All Columbus Ohio area Chick-fil-A restaurants will offer a free Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich to teachers, school administrators and educators.
Valid ID required. Offer for Columbus Ohio area only. One per person, while supplies last. Verify specific store times. All individuals must scan their Chick-fil-A App.
MOD Pizza Teachers Appreciation Day
May 2, 2023. MOD is offering teachers a buy-one-get-one free deal on any MOD-size pizza or salad.
Teachers simply need to show their work identification on their respective day of recognition, May 2. This in-store deal will be available at all 540+ MOD locations system-wide across the U.S.
McAlister’s Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week
May 3 – May 10, 2023. All teachers and nurses who show their valid badge or I.D. will receive a free 32 oz tea.
Disclaimers: Free 32 oz tea offer valid on 5/3 – 5/10/23 for Nurses and Teachers who show valid medical or educator ID at participating locations. Offer not valid on flavored shots or other beverages. Limit one per person.
Potbelly
May 6-12, 2023. The sandwich shop is recognizing teachers with a free cookie or regular-sized soft drink when they order any entrée all week. Just show a work ID to get the free item. Details.
Firehouse Subs
May 8-May 12, 2023. Firehouse Subs will give teachers nationwide any free medium sub with the purchase of any medium or large sub, chips, and drink, Any medium sub is eligible, including the limited-time Smokin’ Triple Stack sub.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
May 8 to May 12, 2023. Teachers get 20% off meals when they present a valid teacher ID and are members of the restaurant’s E-Club rewards program (join prior to May 8; the offer can be used multiple times during the week).
Sonic Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 to May 16, 2023. Sonic is giving all those enrolled in its Teachers’ Circle Rewards program a free cheeseburger with any purchase made online or in the Sonic App. Any teacher, faculty or staff at a K-12 school or degree-granting university can use the app to sign up for Teachers’ Circle and get exclusive rewards; get verified before May 9 for the free cheeseburger deal.
Staples
May 7- May 13, 2023. $30 back in rewards when you spend $100; plus other Teacher Appreciation deals.
Red Robin
Teacher gift card idea! From April 24 to June 19, Red Robin is giving all customers a $5 Bonus Bucks reward with the the purchase of a $25 gift card. (The bonus is valid June 19 to Aug. 13.)
Insomnia Cookies
Free cookies in-store for teachers, school staff, and all nurses
tba 2023. All teachers, school staff, and nurses can stop in Insomnia Cookies and get a FREE 6-pack of Classic cookies with any in-store purchase of $5 or more.
Valid for one free 6-pack of Classic cookies w/ $5 purchase in store only. Nurses & teachers* must mention deal in store & present proper identification* to redeem. Limit 1 use per customer. Availability varies by location.
*Nurses include anyone with “nurse” in their job title. Teachers include daycare, preschool, K-12 or higher ed. educators or staff members employed by a school or daycare.
*Proper Identification includes employment ID badge, pay stub, or other official proof verifying your position as a nurse or teacher.
Great American Cookies
tba 2023. Teachers and nurses can get a free Original Chocolate Chip Cookie with any purchase. Customers must show valid identification and are in-store only. At co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery locations, just one freebie must be selected.
Buffalo Wild Wings
TBA 2023. Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a discount for teachers and school staff, available for dine-in or in-store pay + pickup only. Teachers and staff need to show a valid school ID.
Office Depot
tba 2023. Teachers with an Office Depot / OfficeMax Rewards membership can get % back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase, and 20% off a qualifying regularly-priced purchase. Must present a valid teacher ID and these coupons at checkout.
Sonic Drive-In
TBA for 2023. Teachers can bite into a big deal at Sonic Drive-In. Every teacher, faculty or staff at K-12 or degree-granting university in America is eligible for a FREE cheeseburger with purchase. To get the offer, educators need to enroll in the SONIC Teachers’ Circle, an awards program exclusively available for educators through the chain’s app.
Teacher deals valid all year
Barnes & Noble
All year! Get 20% off publisher’s list price all year long on all purchases for classroom use at Barnes & Noble. Plus, enjoy discounts of up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days. Sign up for free to be a B&N Educator to find out about special offers and discounts.
COSTCO
All Year. Teachers who sign up for a Costco membership (new memberships only) can get $60 in savings via coupons and discounts. Validate your status online and sign up to receive your coupons! If these are anything like other coupon books they’ve given in the past, there are probably multiple freebie coupons included.
Michaels
All Year! Teachers get a 15% Teacher Discount at Michaels online and in-store. Teachers must verify educator ID online through Michael Rewards.
Dollar General
Teachers can get 5% off each month for a limited time. To get this discount once a month, teachers need to sign in or create a Dollar General account and verify their teacher credentials. Then they’ll need to add the “exclusive teacher-only DG digital coupon” through the retailer’s app. The coupon will appear 24 to 48 hours after verification and to redeem teachers can enter their phone number at checkout.
SheerID
Teachers can get discounts at tons of online retailers when they register through third-party verification service SheerID.
81 Teacher Discounts via The Giftcard Granny
80+ Teacher Discounts on back to school, food, shopping, and entertainment
Teachers get free admission to COSI
All year! Free admission to COSI for teachers, and discounted rate on educator Family Memberships
Teacher Appreciation gifts
Need an idea for teacher gifts? Skip the apple-themed items and mugs and get them something unique that they’ll appreciate. Here’s a list of teacher gift ideas that your teacher will love.
Teachers also would appreciate a handwritten note or card from the student, so don’t feel obligated to purchase something.
Some of these deals first appeared at Living on the Cheap, and are shared here with permission.
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