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Teacher Appreciation Discounts and Freebies 2015 - A Frugal Chick

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Teacher Appreciation Discounts and Freebies 2015

Teacher Appreciation Discounts and
Teacher Appreciation week is traditionally the first week in May (unless your school does something different).  We have not seen nearly the deals this year that we have in the past but there is a nice ongoing list of deals on the bottom of this post.  Hopefully your favorite teacher (or you) can take advantage of it:
CiCi’s Pizza: Teachers receive a FREE Buffet on May 5th From 4pm-Close!  Must have a valid ID. Find your location HERECall ahead and confirm your location is participating.
PDQ: Teachers can enjoy a FREE combo meal on Tuesday, May 5th with a valid teacher ID.  Homeschool teachers are included in this great deal! See more details and find your location HERE.
Starbucks: Don’t forget about Starbucks Happy Hour with Half Price Fraps!
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And for the teacher in your life here are some deals they can take advantage of:
1-800-Flowers
NEA members save 20% at 1-800-Flowers – just sign into your NEA account to access the discount.
A.C. Moore
To receive a teacher’s discount (15% off your entire purchase), simply present one of the following credentials at checkout: State Issued Photo ID, School ID, Home School Affidavit or IHIP approval letter from School District or your state, Home Schooling Certificate, or State Issued Preschool/Daycare Facility Certificate/License A.C. Moore suggests asking your store or emailing CustomerService@acmoore.com to find out more details about the program.
Adobe Education Store
Save up to 80% on Adobe products if you are a student or for personal use by teachers, administrators, and school staff on their personally owned computers.
Aerosoles
Enjoy 15% off footwear items priced at $39.99 or higher.  Simply present your teacher ID or a pay-stub in one of our stores, or call 800-798-9478, to place your order.
Alamo Rental Car
Are you a member of the American Federation of teachers? Just flash your credentials to save $25 off a 3+ day rental. This offer is valid through December 31, 2015.
Amazon Student
Are you a teacher who is also a student? If you have a .edu e-mail address you can get Amazon Student FREE for six months! During that six months there are a few benefits, the biggest being FREE 2 Day Shipping on thousands of items. There are also exclusive discounts and promotions- many of which involve textbooks both for rental and purchase.
Ann Taylor Loft
Register as an Ann Taylor Loft teacher to receive 15% off your full-price purchase in-store, everyday!  Offer must be presented at time of purchase and you must show a valid Teacher ID.
Apple Store
Apple offers special education pricing on Apple computers, software and select third party products to college students, parents buying for a college student, or teachers, homeschool teachers, administrators and staff of all grade levels. Students who have been accepted to college are also eligible.
AT&T
Monthly qualified wireless service discount (up to 17%) for teachers and faculty – if your address matches their list of qualified education organizations, they will email you with instructions on how to start saving on AT&T wireless services and devicesNEA members get a 15% monthly discount, among other perks!
Banana Republic
All teachers receive 15% off any in-store purchase with a valid school ID.  This applies to full-price items only.
Barnes & Noble
All year-round, save 20% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use, get up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days (next event is October 12-20, 2015), and receive valuable email offers and information on special Educator events.
Big Lots
Big Lots offers special teacher discounts, contests, and giveaways.  When you sign up for their email, be sure to check the “email me about teacher-only specials” box.
Books-A-Million
Educators simply have to complete a BAM! Educator Discount Card application at any register and present valid educator and photo identification to receive their BAM! Educator Discount Card and start saving.  The FREE BAM! Educator Discount Card offers educators, librarians and homeschoolers – Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade – a 20% discount off the original price on most books used in the classroom.
Book Warehouse
Book Warehouse offers teachers an additional 15% discount off their already low prices.  Simply show a teacher identification card or similar document and then fill out their Educator’s Card.
The Container Store
They offer educators special discounts throughout the year to help organize your classroom!  Just complete the form to receive your first offer, redeemable in-store, online or by phone. Program ends December 31, 2015.
Crayola
Sign up for the email program and receive 10% off your first purchase and additional offers.  Plus, you’ll have access to lesson plans, activity sheets, and more.
FedEx
FedEx Office is pleased to offer teachers, professors, faculty and staff members 15% off on most products and services at participating FedEx Office nationwide. To receive your discount, simply present your discount card when making a purchase in-store or at fedexoffice.com and the discount will automatically be applied.
Half Price Books
Apply for a teacher discount card to save 10% on your purchases at Half Price Books.  Just bring in valid ID and proof of current employment such as a pay stub or employee ID card.
Hancock Fabrics
Inquire in-store at Hancock Fabrics about their Teachers & PEAH (Parents Educating at Home) 10% discount. This discount cannot be combined with any other discount cards programs or used to purchase gift cards. You can obtain a Red Apple card at any Hancock Fabrics store. To obtain a card you must present a copy of your most recent paystub from the school or PEAH members must present documentation from the state for teaching status or your PEAH card. The cards must be signed by the teacher. This discount is only available in stores, it is not available at HancockFabrics.com.
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby offers a special 10% discount on merchandise sold to churches, schools and national charitable organizations when they purchase items with an organizational check or credit card. Please see your local store manager in regards to obtaining this discount.
HP Home and Office
Sign up for their exclusive educator discounts on HP’s most popular products.
J.Crew
All teachers receive 15% off any in-store purchase with a valid school ID.  This applies to full-price items only.
JoAnn Fabrics
Free discount card for 15% off every purchase (excludes remnants, patterns, gift cards, and previous purchases).  Bonus coupon for 20% off any one total purchase when you enroll or re-enroll in the program.  More of their popular, money-saving coupons as a Jo-Ann Preferred Customer.
Lakeshore Learning
Join the Lakeshore Learning Teacher’s Club and receive 15% off on hundreds of classroom items every day.
LEGOLAND
On select days, K-12 California classroom teachers receive free full day admission to Legoland. Reservations and advance tickets are required. Family and Friends are $48. Call (760) 438-LEGO. On select dates, homeschoolers can also receive discounts.
Lenovo
Lenovo’s Academic Purchase Program assists students and faculty to find discount laptops, tablets, and desktop computers.
Michaels
All teachers receive 15% off their in-store purchase with valid school ID.  Some exclusions apply – please see store associate for details.
NEA Magazine Service
If you’re a member of the NEA, you can access more than 900 magazines at up to 85% off the cover price.
National Geographic
Although National Geographic does not currently have a program that offers classroom sets, as an educator you qualify for the educational discount price of $1 per copy (as opposed to the regular price of $1.25 per copy). Use this form to subscribe with the special educator rate.
National Parks Service
Did you know that the National Parks Service offers a ton of materials that you can borrow?  From DVD sets to games and hands-on “Field Trips in a Box,” they will loan you great material for your classroom.
New York Times
Teachers save 50% on New York Times subscriptions! You must be a current K–12 teacher or administrator at a school in the United States and use the email address assigned to you by your institution.
Office Depot/Office Max
Teachers receive 10% back on most classroom supplies.
Party City
Party City offers a 10-20% school/non-profit discount (depending on the size of your purchase). Just provide them with a letter, signed by an officer of your school or organization on official letterhead and pay with a check or credit card in the name of the company or organization.
Scholastic Teacher’s Store
Scholastic offers a special online store for teachers with terrific discounts, up to 75% off!
Schuler Books
They offer a 20% discount to K-12 educators to help offset the cost of books from their Young Adult, Children’s and Education sections. The program is available to fully certified K-12 educators working in Michigan.
Seaworld Florida
SeaWorld Orlando offers a complimentary Teacher Study Pass to all active and certified K-12 Florida grade school teachers.  The pass is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through 12/31/2015.
Staples
Staples offers a special Rewards program for educators. Benefits include 5% back in rewards, and 10% back in rewards on teaching and art supplies.  Plus, get free shipping on every staples.com® order.
The Limited
Students, educators, and military personnel receive 15% off every purchase made at any The Limited store location – just show us your school or military I.D.!
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort offers teachers and all school support staff a very special room rate.