Every teacher wants a good deal. I mean, who doesn’t want free things or at least a discount for being a teacher?! Just be sure that you have a valid teacher ID and visit any one of these retailers that are proving that they appreciate teachers by giving us discounts and freebies:

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Chick-fil-a: Freebies ALL WEEK (Tuesday: iced coffee, Wednesday: frosted lemonade, Thursday: chocolate chip cookies, and Friday: chicken biscuit)

CiCi’s Pizza: Teachers receive a FREE buffet on May 5 from 4pm to close (call ahead to confirm that your location is participating).

Webteach.com: Any teacher who registers between May 6 and May 10 as a WebTeacher in WebTeach.com’s education marketplace will receive a $5 Starbucks e-gift card and be entered into a drawing for a free iPad.

DEALS
Barnes & Noble Educator Program: Save up to 25% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use.

Staples: During the week of May 3-9, teachers in Staples Teacher Rewards program are awarded 40% back in Staples Rewards on school supplies, teaching and art essentials, posters, cleaning supplies, and laminating.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts: Teachers with a Teacher Rewards Card get 20% off through May 1.

New York & Co.: Teachers are given a 30% off coupon to use both in stores and online through Wednesday, May 6. Use the code 1810 to receive the deal on online purchases.

These companies recognize that teachers ROCK every day by giving a 15% off discount year-round on regular-priced merchandise:

Banana Republic
J. Crew
J. Jill
Ann Taylor LOFT
Talbots
The Limited