Who doesn’t love a freebie? Teachers know how to find a great deal, but sometimes it’s nice to have the “cheat sheet”. Check out our list below to make sure you’re privy some of the perks of the job! (Also, we’d love to hear about any we may have missed in the comments below.)

Office Supplies, Books, and Arts / Crafts

Half Price Books – Register online to receive 10% off purchases
Michael’s – 15% off with ID
Joann Fabrics – Sign up in store or online for 15% off all purchases
Party City – 10-20% off (the more you spend, the more you save) when purchasing with a school check
Barnes and Noble – Register online for 20% off all classroom-use books
Staples – Register online for 5% back in rewards credit
Container Store – Register online for exclusive discounts
Office Depot – Register online for exclusive discounts and events
Office Max – Register online for $10 off every $75 spent
FedEx – 15% off products and printing
Hobby Lobby – 10% off if paying with organizational check
Apple Education Store – Up to $200 off computers and accessories
Bose – Up to 15% music systems; call 800-353-4207 and ask for “Educators Program Pricing”
Hancock Fabrics – 15% off in-store purchase with ID
Dollar Tree – Receive 10% off with valid ID, select stores only

Clothing, Jewelry, Home Goods, Personal Care

Ann Taylor Loft – Register online and receive 15% off with ID
J Crew (including J Crew Outlet) – 15% off with ID
Banana Republic – 10% off full price purchase with valid ID (In store only)
New York & Company – 15% off in-store purchases with valid ID
Kendra Scott – 15% off with valid ID
Talbots – 15% off full price purchase with valid ID
Madewell – 15% off in store purchase with valid ID
Aerosoles – 15% off with valid ID (minimum purchase $39.99)
Eddie Bauer – 15% off with valid ID
West Elm – Register here for 10% off all orders/purchases
White House Black Market – 15% off during seasonal teacher appreciation events; ask stores for details
Gap – Varies by store; 15-20% off with valid ID
Coldwater Creek – 15% off in-store purchases with valid ID
J. Jill – 15% off full price styles with valid ID
Sherwin Williams – Up to 50% purchases with valid ID
Kid to Kid Fort Worth – 10% off all merchandise with valid ID
Kate Spade – 15% off full price purchases with valid ID
PetCo – Offers grants through “Pets in Classroom” program; Free aquarium for select teachers
Pier One Imports – 15% off any purchase for students and teachers with valid ID

Restaurants

Wing Stop – 15% off with valid ID, select locations
Starbucks – No formal discount, but rumor has it most baristas will offer one with a valid teacher ID
Panera Bread – Will offer day-old baked goods for FREE for school meetings or events
Pizza Hut – 10-20% off orders, varies by location; Contact local Hut for details
Dickey’s BBQ Pit – 10% off purchase with valid ID
Papa John’s Pizza – 10% off (or more) total with valid ID, 50% off during Teacher Appreciation Week

 

Entertainment / Leisure

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science – Free admission with ID
Sea World – Register online for unlimited free admission
Marriott Hotels – ask for teacher discount while booking or present ID at check in for discounted rates
Regal Theaters – Up to 25% off for all teachers with ID; call local theater to see if it is a participating theater
Educators Bed & Breakfast Travel Network – Members receive up to $40 off nightly stays with membership
AMC Movies – Discounted tickets, varies by district; contact local theatre to see if your district has an agreement 
Medieval Times – 50% off tickets with code TEACH18; must book by phone or at box office with valid ID
Public Libraries  – Ask if they have a “Teacher Card”. Mine comes with no late fees!

 

Online

Teachers Pay Teachers – Many stores have a FREE section listed under their custom categories on the left side of the page.
My Corporate Logo – 15% off Custom Logos (code: bWNsMDAx)
Make Great Light – 10-15% off classroom light filters
New York Times – Register online for special educator pricing
The Wall Street Journal – Register online for special educator pricing
National Geographic – Register online for discounted subscriptions and Geno 2.0 kits
Amazon – Free Amazon Business for Education account
Discount Dance Supply – Register online and receive 10% off
MagazineLine.com – Discounted subscriptions for educators
Adobe – Discounted pricing and special discounts; order online or by calling 800-585-0774
Book Warehouse – 15% off with their Educator’s Discount Club

 

Services

Farmer Insurance – varies by area; contact local agent and ask for teacher discount
Liberty Mutual – extra benefits, including $0 deductible on incidents on school property or during school events
AT&T – 15-20% off total bill; check online for eligibility
Sprint – Up to 18% off total bill; check online for eligibility 
Verizon – Monthly discounts, varies by district; call for eligibility
IVMFD – Discounted fertility treatment for educators

 

  Don’t see your favorite business listed above? Ask anyway. Although many businesses don’t have official teacher discount programs, many will offer you a discount anyway! How’s that for love?

 

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Happy Teaching!

~ Melissa