In 1953, Congress declared a National Teacher Day at Eleanor Roosevelt’s urging. Today, Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, with Teacher Appreciation Week taking place May 5 through 9.
In celebration, stores such as AT&T, Bare Minerals and Whataburger are going to the head of the class with these 30 deals, discounts and freebies.
Some deals end Friday May 10 but some extend through the weekend and beyond. Take a look.
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Adidas
Get 30% off at Adidas when you verify through ID.me.
Ancestry
Teachers get a FREE six-month subscription to Ancestry World Explorer.
Asics
Get 15% off Asics online and in stores.
AT&T
Teachers and their families get 25% off wireless plans at AT&T with proof of eligibility.
Bare Minerals
Teachers get 20% off sitewide at Bare Minerals.
Blue Apron
Teachers get a $150 discount on their first five weeks of meals at Blue Apron.
Clinique
Teachers get 20% off Clinique.
Crocs
Teachers get 15% off Crocs after verifying your status with ID.me.
Dearforms
Teachers can spin for a gift of 25% off, free shipping, or free gift on the Dearfoams website by verifying their educator status on ID.me.
Dockers
Get 25% off all Dockers when you verify your status as a teacher through SheerID.
Hertz
Hertz is offering discounts of up to 2.0% cash back off its car rental service for teachers.
Dell
Get 5% off for teachers.
L.L.Bean
Get 10% off your order for college students and teachers at L.L. Bean.
Lenovo
Save an extra 5% on Lenovo sitewide for students and teachers after verifying through ID.me.
Madewell
Get 15% off Madewell merchandise online and in stores.
Michaels
Get 15% off your entire purchase at Michaels with valid ID or by verifying online through SheerID.
Microsoft Office
Get Microsoft Office 365 FREE when you meet eligibility requirements.
Peacock
Get your first year of Peacock Premium for $3.99 a month for 12 months.
Peloton
Get the Peloton app for only $10 a month.
Ray-Ban
Get 15% off Ray-Ban after verifying your status through ID.me.
Scholastic
On the Scholastic Teacher Store, teachers can get free shipping on orders over $25. Seasonal titles are up to 50% off.
Sonic
Sonic This year, SONIC® is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a bundle of craveable rewards for educators who belong to the free SONIC Teachers’ Circle rewards program. On May 6, Teachers’ Circle members will receive an extra-large ‘thank you’ in the form of five separate rewards that can be redeemed for various FREE SONIC menu items.*
- Buy One SONIC Blast®, Get One Free
- Buy One Entree, Get One Free
- Free SONIC® Cheeseburger with any Purchase
- Free Large Drink or Slush with any Purchase
- Free Small Side with Entrée Purchase
Factor meals
Teachers: 55% OFF your first box + Free Shipping, and 15% OFF all your other boxes
Reebok
30% Off for Teachers
Verizon
Verizon also offers discounts on its wireless plans for eligible teachers.
Vineyard Vines
Get 15% off Vineyard Vines merchandise sitewide this week.
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