Teachers work tirelessly to educate our children. They pour their hearts and often their own money into their classrooms. Because of their diligent, hard work, many businesses offer special discounts to educators. The next time you need a teacher appreciation gift, consider a gift card to one of these companies so your teacher can get the most bang for that buck!
(Editor’s Note: This is a working list last updated on April 29, 2026. If you know of a discount not listed here, please let us know by emailing tips@metrofamilymagazine.com. Please call ahead to verify the specific details of each discount as policies may have changed.)
Locally owned:
Teachers receive a 20% discount on their purchase of regularly priced items at Best of Books. Best of Books also hosts BOB’s Book Drives that raise money for schools in the metro.
Teachers receive a 10% discount with a valid school ID. Be sure to mention the discount at checkout.
Teachers receive a 20% discount on teaching and classroom materials. Be sure to mention that you are a teacher to receive the discount.
Teachers receive 10% off slices or drinks with a school ID.
Offers an “Empire for Education” discount of 25% for all teachers across the state (public, private, collegiate) with a school ID.
Teachers get 10% off their entire purchase with a school ID.
National Retailers:
Adobe
Shop the Adobe and receive exclusive discounts on select software, including bundles and suites. Proof of employment required.
Apple Store
The Apple Store offers special pricing on Apple products including computers, software and select third-party products for college students, parents buying for a college student, teachers, homeschool teachers and faculty of all grade levels.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble has a Barnes & Noble Educator Program, giving teachers 20 percent off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use and 25 percent off during Educator Appreciation Days.
As part of their commitment to literacy, Half Price Books supports teachers and librarians in the community with an Educator’s Discount Card offering 10 percent off. Sign up each fall with a valid ID or proof of employment.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, HTeaO is offering half-off cups of tea from May 4 through May 8.
Loft
Loft Loves Teachers offers teachers special discounts including 15 percent off full-price purchases every day, and they host teacher-appreciation nights.
Madewell offers teachers and college students a 15 percent discount when they shop at Madewell stores. A valid school ID required at checkout.
Michaels
Michaels Craft Stores gives teachers 15 percent of entire purchases on products designed for the classroom. Some exclusions apply, valid in-store only.
Office Depot & Office Max have a Teacher Resource Center that is stock with classroom essentials. They also offer a rewards program that gives 10 percent back as well as a Give Back to Schools program that gives schools 5 percent in credits for FREE supplies.
Teachers receive 20% off the chic and comfortable shoes made from recycled plastic water bottles.
SONIC offers exclusive rewards for educators who are enrolled in the free SONIC Teachers’ Circle rewards program available through the SONIC app.
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