It’s no secret that teachers work hard. That’s why we’ve done all of our homework to find the best teacher freebies and discounts. There’s something for every educator here. Plus, free school supplies for teachers and more. Teacher Appreciation Week isn’t the only time teachers can get freebies and discounts. Here’s what you can get throughout the year.
Keep in mind that you will need your teacher ID and/or your school email to secure most of these offerings. So make sure to have those on hand to make any transactions smooth and simple.
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We used the four verification sites for this post: GovX, ID.me, SheerID, and Youth Discount.
Teacher Freebies in 2024
Free admission to SeaWorld with Teacher Fun Card
SeaWorld offers free admission when you register for the Teacher Fun Card through GovX. Here are the details for each park:
SeaWorld San Diego: Free unlimited admission through Dec. 31, 2024
Available to: Active, certified K- 12 California and Arizona school teachers
Registration deadline: May 31, 2024 (your first park visit must be on or before May 31, 2024 to activate your card)
Blackout dates: May 26, July 7, 13, 20, 27 and Sept. 1, 2024
SeaWorld San Antonio: Free unlimited admission through Jan. 5, 2025
Available to: Active, certified Pre-K- 12 Texas school teachers
Registration deadline: July 31, 2024
SeaWorld Orlando: Free unlimited admission through Sept, 5, 2024
Available to: Active, certified K- 12 Florida school teachers
Registration deadline: Sept 5, 2024
Free Colgate Classroom Kits for Kindergarten & First Grade Teachers are BACK!
Colgate is once again offering the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program which donates classroom kits to help teach good oral care. These free kits come with Colgate toothpaste and toothbrush samples for 24 Early Head Start Kit, or Kindergarten/First-Grade students.
Register now to receive your kits as soon as they become available for shipping (in the fall). To register, simply visit Colgate.com and fill out the request form.
Enjoy a free Margaritaville at Sea Cruise to the Bahamas
Right now, the cruise line Margaritaville at Sea is offering a special Heroes Sail Free promotion (plus, two complimentary welcome drinks, up to $15 each) on sailings through Dec. 30, 2024, for military, police, first responders, AND educators. Once you verify your status, you’ll get a free 3-day, 2-night cruise to Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas.
Teachers can apply for the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program.
If you want to bring pets into your classroom, here’s your chance to get help with the cost. The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program offers educators various grants, up to $125. You can apply for the pets in the Classroom Grant program until June 1, 2025. Depending on the animal, you can get up to $125 in a one-time rebate grant.
Teachers can grab a free appetizer every Friday at Pluckers Wing Bar.
Every Friday, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. teachers and school staff can enjoy a free appetizer at Texas-based Pluckers Wing Bar. You’ll need to show your staff badge to a Plucker’s team member for this freebie.
Teachers can enroll your class now for FREE Zollipops.
To support the Million Smiles Initiative, Zolli Lollipops will donate Zollipops to schools and qualified organizations to help reduce America’s tooth decay epidemic. If you’re an educator or teacher, you can submit an application to receive free Zollipops for your entire classroom.
Zollipops are made with smile-friendly natural ingredients that are actually good for your teeth. Plus, they’re free of most allergens (dairy is listed in their Caramelz, but other candies are vegan), sugar-free, KETO, diabetic-friendly, non-GMO, gluten-free, made with natural flavors, no artificial colors, and kosher.
Sign up for a chance to receive free Lysol Minilabs Science Kits.
Right now, you can sign up for your chance to get three Lysol Minilabs Science Kits throughout the school year. In an effort to teach children about germs and healty hygiene behaviors Lysol’s HERE for Healthy Schools (in collab with The Giant Room) program is offering curated kits for grades 1 - 2. If chosen, your class will receive the first kit in Sept., followed by the second kit in Nov., and the final kit in March of 2025. All elementary school and district administrators, teachers, cluster science and/or health teachers are invited to sign up for a chance to get FREE Lysol Minilabs Science Kits.
Kennedy Space Center offers educators a free admission to their visitor complex.
Kennedy Space Center offers teachers throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands a free complimentary Educator Study Pass to their visitor complex. Teachers must prove their position by bringing an active teaching certificate from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, a photo badge showing the title teacher or educator, or a dated and signed (by the school principal) letter on school letterhead.
Headspace gives teachers a free meditation account.
Headspace (a meditation app) offers a free Headspce for Educatiors meditation account for teachers when they use their school email.
USA Today has free resources and articles for teachers.
USA Today offers free articles and resources to teachers through their USA Today Educate program.
Back-to-School Freebies for Teachers
You can get access to free school supplies through the Kids in Need Foundation if you teach at a school that’s at least 50% qualified for the National School Lunch Program. The foundation offers eligible teachers up to 24 boxes full of school supplies like pencils, notebooks, erasers, and more.
Adopt A Classroom provides schools with funds to buy school supplies. The money is provided by a large network of donors.
Create a crowdfunding campaign through Donors Choose in order to get free school supplies. You’ll make a list of items you’d like — it can be anything from basic school supplies to technology or furniture for the classroom. Then once your donation goal is reached, Donors Choose will ship the items to your school or home.
All K – 12 educators are eligible to get free access to Canva for Education design tools.
Expensify.org will reimburse teachers (who work at min. 900 hours per school year) 50% for school supplies, including books, food supplies, cleaning and safety supplies, classroom and education equipment. Visit Expensify.org for full instructions on how to register and submit receipts for reimbursement of up to $50 per expense.
School Supply Deals for Teachers: August 2024
Limited-Time Teacher Discounts
While we have a number of year-round teacher discounts, there are a few discounts that only last a short time. Here are teacher discounts you can enjoy now. But hurry, they won't last long!
Anthropologie
Anthropologie is giving teachers 20% off full-price clothing, accessories, and beauty. Once verified through ID.me, you can use the discount as often as you want through Sept. 2, 2024.
Dollar General
Dollar General is offering teachers an exclusive 30% off coupon which you can use up to ten times on select school supplies through Sept. 6, 2024.
J. Crew
J. Crew has a year-round teacher discount, right now they're offering a 20% educators discount you can use up to four times in-store and online through Aug. 18, 2024.
JCPenney
JCPenney is offering teachers an extra 35% discount that you can use up to five times on regular and sale priced items before Aug. 18, 2024.
Meijer
Meijer has a 15% off teacher discount on a school and home office, and kids' apparel purchase through Sept. 7, 2024.
Staples
Staples has a teacher's exclusive 20% off in-app coupon you can use on one in-store purchase. You must present your teacher ID during checkout. Offer is valid through Sept. 14, 2024.
Target
Target has a 20% teacher's appreciation discount on a single sitewide purchase through Aug. 24, 2024.
Year-Round Teacher Discounts
You find year-round teacher discounts for clothing, computers, a Caribbean vacay, and more. We will update this list whenever possible so you might want to bookmark this post so you don’t miss the latest deals.
ABCmouse
ABCmouse allows you to take your K – 2 students on a virtual field trip or prep a whole month of lesson plans with a free account on ABCmouse.
Adobe
Adobe offers their Adobe Express for qualifying K-12 teachers.
Amazon
Amazon has Kindle e-textbooks teachers can get for free on the Amazon website.
American National Parks
American National Park visitor centers give teachers 15% off any purchases in stores and online. This is for the gift shop, not entry/camping fees. Check with the park you want to visit to see if they offer this.
Apple
Apple gives educators 10% discount on Apple computers, iPads, and software with their Education Pricing program.
Asics
Asics offers 15% discount on all regular-price footwear and 30% off regular priced clothing and accessories. You must verify your eligiblility through SheerID.com
AT&T
AT&T has a discount if your school has a partnership with them (sometimes as much as 25% off). Check your discount eligibility.
Aveda
Aveda Once you verify your eligiblity through SheerID.com you can get 20% off hair and skincare products at Aveda.
Books-A-Million
Books-A-Million has an Educator Card that provides a 20% discount on all items purchased in store and free shipping on all eligible purchases from BooksaMillion.com. They also have an annual Educator Week with more discounts.
Bonobos
Bonobos, a men’s clothing company gives 20% off their apparel and accessories for teachers who get verified through SheerID.
Bose
Bose will give you up $30 off a $199+ purchase Bose teacher discount when you verify your eligibility through ID.me.
Cheap Caribbean
Cheap Caribbean gives teachers $150 off their next beach vacation booking through CheapCaribbean.com.
Crocs
Crocs offers a 15% teacher's discount on all full-priced styles. You must verify your eligibility through ID.me.
Dick Blick Art Supply
Dick Blick Art Supply offers teachers a 10% off discount on all purchases once they sign up for Blick Art Materials’ free Preferred Customer program.
Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer offers 10% off all full-priced items in-store to educators. Just show your ID in store.
Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance: Educators may be eligible for the Farmers Insurance “Affinity” discounts (which include teachers) of up to 10% depending on your location. Visit their website and get a quote and check your eligibility.
Half-Price Books
Half-Price-Books has a free Educator Discount Card that’ll get you 10% off purchases in store, year-round.
Hanes
Hanes, which includes Hanes.com, Champion.com, OneHanesPlace.com, and JustMySize.com, gives teachers (even retired ones) 10% off. You must verify your eligibility through ID.me.
J. Crew
J.Crew has a teacher discount that gives college educators and students a 15% off everything in-store and online. The catch? The 15% discount for J.Crew is not valid in-store at J.Crew Factory and JCrewFactory.com or for phone orders.
Joann
JoAnn has a free Teacher Rewards program you can join that offers 15% off every single purchase, online and in store.
L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean provides SheerId verified teachers a 10% discount on all regular priced items.
LensCrafters
LensCrafters offers teachers 50% off on lenses (but not frames). You must verify your eligibility through ID.me.
Lenovo
Lenovo: Take 5% off computers, tablets, and more for ID.me verified educators.
Levi’s
Levi Strauss & Co. offers a 15% teacher discount regular priced items.
Madewell
Madewell offers a 15% teacher discount (for a limited time) on everything in-store and online for college educators and students.
Marriott
Marriott offers special educator rates at select locations. Tell them you’re a teacher when you book and plan to have your ID at check-in.
Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm offers teachers and other school employees a 10% – 20% discount once you verify your eligibility through ID.me. You’ll get a one-time use discount code. Every 90 days, you can reverify for another code.
Michaels
Michaels offers a 15% Teacher Discount you can use on your purchases, anytime. Heads up — you can’t combine this discount with any other coupons, but you can combine it with Michaels Rewards (and you can qualify by becoming an in-store instructor, too.)
Microsoft
Microsoft gives teachers Microsoft Office 365 Education for free (which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams). Microsoft also offers teacher discounts of 5% – 10% off select devices.
Puma
Puma offers 10% off shoes, apparel, and everything else verified teachers order online.
Reebok
Reebok gives a 40% Heroes Discount online for ID.me verified teachers (and other civil servants).
Samsung
Samsung gives educators up to 30% off when you verify eligibility through ID.me.
Steve Madden
Steve Madden offers SheerID verified teachers a 25% off appreciation discount.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile: Educators can get a educator's cell plan for as low as $35 a month.
Tarte
Teachers can take 40% off their entire order at tartecosmetics.com. Just enter your information to verify your teacher status and enjoy the 40% off savings.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal offers college professors complimentary access to digital subscriptions if you’re a college or university partner with them.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post offers an academic rate of $1 per four weeks of issues.
Thrift Books
Thrift Books gives SheerID.me verified teachers a free book (up to $7 value) with the purchase of four books.
Under Armour
Under Armor has a big group of people they give 20% discounts to at their online store, and that includes teachers. You must verify your eligibility with ID.me.
Verizon
Verizon offers a Verizon Teacher Discount, that allows teachers to get lines as low as $25 a line based on the eligibility of your school/employer. Enter your information on Verizon’s discount page, or visit your local Verizon store to see if you qualify.
Vineyard Vines
Vineyard Vines give educators a 15% discount off everything, once verified through SheerID. Discount codes are good for one use. You can reverify for a new code every 30 days.
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World offers a special 25% discount for teachers booking a stay at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels in Florida. Call (888) 828-8850 and give them the “TEACHERS RATE” code verbally.
Western Digital
Western Digital offers 15% off their hard drives, flash drives, and other storage options with their Teacher Discount. You must verify your eligibility through Youth Discount.
Whirlpool
Whirlpool offers up to 15% off most products site-wide on Whirlpool.com.
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