Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these freebies, deals and celebrations
Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off Monday, awarding educators with freebies and discounts in recognition of their contributions to our community.
Here are some of the offers teachers can take advantage of through Friday, May 9:
Bellflower Teacher Appreciation Day Party
Sheila Baker knows a thing or two about the importance of this year's celebration.
The former teacher spent 35 years in the classroom, and is putting finishing touches on her annual Teachers Appreciation Day event, a Los Angeles tradition since 1995.
"We have so much fun acknowledging our teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty," Baker said.
The May 9 event in Bellflower invites teachers, school staff and daycare providers to enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks, live performances and plenty of door prizes from 4-8 p.m.
The festivities will happen at Mirame Sports Bar and Cantina, at 16728 Bellflower Blvd.
For more information and to RSVP, email [email protected].
Adobe
Teachers can get up to 60% off Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan when you sign up as a verified educator.
Apple
Verified educators can take advantage of Apple Education Store's exclusive discounts on a new Mac, iPad and other Apple technology. Visit Apple.com for details.
AT&T
Educators and their families can save 25% on unlimited mobile and home internet plans through AT&T's teacher discount program. Visit their website for details.
Bare Minerals
If you need more beauty and skincare products, Bare Minerals offers a 20% off sitewide discount. Visit BareMinerals.com for details.
Bose
The audio technology company gives teachers and educators $30 off purchases of $199 or more, with the exception of aviation headset purchases. ID.me verification is required. See Bose.com for details.
Budget Truck Rental
Moving to a new house or apartment this summer? Teachers can get 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves using discount code 'TEACH' at checkout.
Crayola
In addition to offering free teacher-approved resources through its Create and Play app, Crayola is taking 20% off products found on its Teacher Gift Ideas page online.
Enter code "EDUCATORS" at checkout to receive the discount.
Crocs
The comfy shoe company gives an exclusive 15% off discount to teachers and educators, who we all know are on their feet all day long. Verification required. See website for details.
Home Chef
The meal kit and food delivery service gives teachers 50% off their first box and 10% off each additional box order. Educators can learn how to get their Home Chef teacher discount on their website.
Jansport
The old school backpack company gives teachers up to 15% off Jansport backpacks and other gear upon verification of employment. See website for details.
J.Crew
The clothing retailer offers a 15% off discount on purchases online and at its stores in Brea, Camarillo, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Venice, and Woodland Hills.
This benefit can be used up to four times per month, but is not valid at J.Crew Factory Stores. Visit jcrew.com for more details.
Lenovo
Computer maker Lenovo gives verified educators an additional five percent discount on laptops, desktops, workstations and more on its website. Click here for details.
Michaels
We all know art and crafting supplies can get expensive, which is why Michaels gives teachers a 15% discount on their entire purchase. What's even better: the discount can be combined with sale item discounts. Click here for details.
Office Depot
Verified teachers can get 20% off one regular or sale item at Office Depot upon registering for its free Rewards program, in addition to earning 25% back in bonus rewards though June 28. Click here for details.
Saatva
Teachers and educators can take $225 off purchases of $1,000 or more on the mattress maker's website. Verification required. See website for details.
Samsung
The technology company's Education Offers Program gives teachers up to 30% off select products when using a .edu email address or after completing ID.me verification at checkout.
Sonic Drive-In
As a way to say thanks, Sonic Drive-In is offering three exclusive offers to those who sign up on its app for the free Sonic Teachers' Circle rewards program, including:
- Free Sonic snack or side with purchase
- Buy one Sonic Blast, get one free
- $1.99 Quarter-pound double cheeseburger
Sonic has locations in Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Duarte, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Ontario, Palmdale, Pomona, Santa Ana, and Santa Fe Springs.
These deals are only good from May 5-9, and teachers must register for the program before May 5.
Shake Shack
Show your valid school or nurse ID to a team member and get a free shake with any purchase during Teacher and Nurses Appreciation Week, from May 6-12. Limit one free shake per order.
Staples
Educators with a current teacher ID can save 20% off in-store purchases with this app coupon. Note that this offer is good from June 16 - Sept. 14.
Starbird
The chicken eatery will celebrate teachers on Tuesday, May 6 by offering one free entree of $15 or less to teachers, administrators and leadership with valid school ID. Discount only available in store, with locations in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and Marina Del Rey.
The Parking Spot
Teachers can save 25% off parking at LAX as part of its Teacher Appreciation Spot Club, which accrues points for free parking on future visits in Los Angeles and 21 other cities.
