The best deals and freebies for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9
Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off on May 5, and while it's hardly enough time to show educators just how important they are, there are still plenty of deals you don't want to miss. They vary from school supplies to tech gear and much-needed vacation deals, and even better, some of these deals are available all year long!
Teacher Appreciation Week deals
Here are just a few of the Teacher Appreciation Week deals available.
Apple: All teachers, staff and homeschool educators at all levels are eligible for discounted electronics through the Apple Education Store.
Costco: When you sign up for a membership as a teacher, you'll get a $20 or $40 gift card, depending on which type of membership you choose.
Half Price Books: Teachers save 10% when they sign up for an Educator Discount Card.
Madewell: The brand is giving teachers 15% off clothing, footwear and accessories, both online and in stores.
HomeChef: Teachers get 50% off their first box and 10% off boxes that follow.
Staples: Educators can receive a free Teacher Supply Kit between May 5 and 11. Supplies are limited. They also offer a 20% coupon if you show your app coupon and ID.
Best deals on teaching materials
JILoffice Magnetic Dry-Erase Board
Having a good dry-erase board is key for an educator. Lots of students are visual learners, and this 48 by 36 inch board is a great place to work out math problems, illustrate stories and keep important lesson plan details.
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes 22% OFF
School days don't have to be just worksheets and reading. These fun dice have unique questions that help kids build listening and communication skills and spark conversations between classmates.
Teacher Record Book 31% OFF
This book is perfect for teachers who keep all their important information in one place. There's room for student checklists, seating charts, to-do lists, notes and more. Plus, the bright and cheery design fits easily in a tote bag or desk, making it easy to take to and from the classroom.
Purple Ladybug Teacher Reward Stickers 25% OFF
Kids thrive on positive reinforcement, and these reward stickers are fun and effective. There are almost 5,000 in this pack of stars, happy faces, and other cute characters, so it's a great deal!
Bankers Box Classroom 9-Compartment Cubby Storage
Organization is a teacher's best friend. It's made of lightweight fiberboard, has nine compartments, has channels for easy labeling and file identification and is the perfect spot for papers that need to be graded, extra textbooks and more.
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