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 May 9, 2023. 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 20 percent off their purchase of regularly priced items at Best of Books. Best of Books also hosts BOBโs 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 15 percent discount on teaching and classroom materials. Be sure to mention that you are a teacher to receive the discount.
Teachers receive 10% off slices with a school ID.
Offers an โEmpire for Educationโ discount of 25% for all teachers across the state (public, private, collegiate).
Teachers get 10% off their entire purchase with a school-issued ID.
National Retailers:
Adobe
Shop the Adobe Education Store 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 theirย commitment to literacy, Half Price Books supports teachers and librarians in the community with an Educatorโs Discount Card offering 10 percent off.ย Sign up each fall with a valid ID or proof of employment.
Hobby Lobbyย ย
Hobby Lobby offers schools a discount. Teachers can get a 10 percent discount on entire purchases at Hobby Lobby if they pay with a school debit or credit card.
J.Crew
J.Crew offers teachers a 15 percent discount every day, in store only. This discount may be used on sale and clearance items and at J.Crew Factory stores. School ID required at the time of purchase to redeem the discount.
Lakeshore Learning Store
Lakeshore Learning features a Teacherโs Club with 15 percent off hundreds of classroom items and monthly specials just for educators.
Loft
ย 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 ย 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% offย the chic and comfortable shoes made from recycled plastic water bottles.
Staples offers a Teacher Rewards program that give 5 percent back in rewards and 10 percent pack on teaching and art supply purchases.
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