Teachers spend hundreds—sometimes even thousands—of dollars out of their own pockets every school year. Thankfully, many companies offer exclusive teacher discounts, free memberships, complimentary software, classroom resources, and educator perks to help make teaching a little more affordable.
We’ve rounded up 100+ teacher freebies and discounts available throughout 2026. While some offers are available year-round, others are seasonal or require verification through ID.me, SheerID, a school email address, or a valid teacher ID.
We’ll continue updating this guide as new teacher discounts and freebies become available throughout the year.
AI & Technology
- Claude for Teachers: Verified K–12 educators can receive FREE Premium AI access to help with lesson planning, classroom activities, quizzes, writing assistance, brainstorming, and more.
- Canva for Education: Eligible teachers receive FREE Canva Pro, including premium templates, presentations, classroom collaboration, worksheets, whiteboards, videos, and educational graphics.
- Microsoft 365 Education: Eligible educators receive FREE Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDrive.
- Adobe Express: Eligible K–12 teachers receive FREE Adobe Express Premium to create classroom graphics, presentations, worksheets, videos, and educational content.
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Teachers and students can save up to 60% OFF eligible Creative Cloud plans through Adobe’s Education Store.
- Apple Education: Teachers receive education pricing on eligible MacBooks, iPads, Apple Pencil, and accessories.
- Google Workspace for Education: Eligible schools receive FREE classroom productivity tools, including Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Meet, and Drive.
- Autodesk Education: Educators receive FREE professional software for design, engineering, architecture, and 3D modeling.
- GitHub Education: Verified educators receive FREE GitHub Education benefits, including classroom tools and educator resources.
- Notion Education Plus: Teachers receive the FREE Plus Plan for lesson planning, classroom organization, and collaboration.
- Figma for Education: Eligible educators receive FREE professional access to Figma’s collaborative design platform.
- Dell Education Store: Teachers receive exclusive education pricing on select laptops, desktops, and accessories.
- HP Education Store: Educators receive exclusive discounts on computers, printers, and accessories.
- Lenovo Education Store: Teachers can save on eligible laptops, tablets, desktops, and accessories.
- Samsung Education Offers: Teachers receive exclusive education pricing on Galaxy phones, tablets, TVs, monitors, and more.
Retail & Classroom Supplies
- Target: Teachers can unlock exclusive Target Circle teacher discounts during Back-to-School season after verification.
- Office Depot / OfficeMax: Teachers receive exclusive classroom supply discounts, bonus rewards, and seasonal promotions.
- Staples: Teachers can access exclusive coupons, rewards, and classroom supply savings throughout the year.
- Michaels: Teachers receive 15% OFF every day on eligible purchases after verification.
- JOANN: Verified educators receive 15% OFF eligible purchases throughout the year.
- Blick Art Materials: Teachers receive exclusive educator pricing on art supplies, classroom materials, and educational resources.
- Lakeshore Learning: Educators can shop exclusive teacher promotions on classroom furniture, educational toys, STEM kits, and learning materials.
- Barnes & Noble: Join the Educator Program for exclusive classroom discounts and educator benefits.
- Books-A-Million: Teachers can join the Educator Discount Program for classroom savings and exclusive promotions.
- Party City: Teachers receive special savings on classroom decorations, bulletin board supplies, and seasonal décor.
- Oriental Trading: Save on classroom supplies, educational games, crafts, and bulletin board decorations.
- Discount School Supply: Teachers receive special pricing on educational toys, furniture, and classroom materials.
- Kaplan Early Learning: Educators can shop classroom supplies and learning resources with exclusive teacher pricing.
Clothing & Shoes
- Crocs: Verified teachers receive 15% OFF eligible purchases after verification.
- Adidas: Teachers receive 30% OFF online and in stores, plus 15% OFF at outlet locations.
- ASICS: Eligible educators receive exclusive savings after verification.
- Under Armour: Teachers receive discounts on athletic apparel and footwear.
- PUMA: Educators receive exclusive online savings.
- Reebok: Teachers receive educator pricing on select footwear and apparel.
- New Balance: Verified teachers receive exclusive discounts.
- Skechers: Teachers can save on select shoes and accessories.
- TOMS: Teachers receive exclusive online discounts.
- Columbia: Educators receive savings on jackets, backpacks, footwear, and outdoor gear.
- L.L.Bean: Teachers can take advantage of educator promotions throughout the year.
- Banana Republic: Participating stores offer teacher discounts with valid ID.
- LOFT: Teachers receive in-store savings on qualifying purchases.
- J.Crew: Teachers can save on eligible purchases at participating locations.
- Madewell: Teachers receive educator savings during select promotions.
- Vera Bradley: Teachers receive exclusive discounts on bags, backpacks, and accessories.
- Kate Spade: Educators can save during select teacher promotions.
- Carter’s: Teachers receive discounts on children’s clothing throughout the year.
- OshKosh B’gosh: Teachers receive exclusive educator savings.
Beauty Discounts
- Tarte Cosmetics: Verified teachers receive 40% OFF eligible purchases after educator verification.
- Aveda: Teachers can enjoy exclusive educator discounts during select promotions.
- IT Cosmetics: Verified educators may qualify for teacher-exclusive savings throughout the year.
- Kiehl’s: Teachers can receive exclusive online discounts after verification.
- Paula’s Choice: Educators may qualify for teacher discounts on skincare products.
- Dermstore: Verified teachers receive exclusive savings on skincare and beauty brands.
- Murad: Teachers can receive educator pricing on select skincare products.
- Clinique: Watch for teacher appreciation promotions and seasonal beauty events.
- Ulta Beauty: Teachers can often stack store promotions with educator events during the year.
- Sephora: Teachers can enjoy FREE beauty samples with purchases and special Beauty Insider promotions.
Food & Restaurants
- Sonic Teachers’ Circle: Teachers receive exclusive rewards, special offers, and occasional freebies through the Sonic app.
- Chipotle: Watch for Teacher Appreciation giveaways and free entrée promotions during Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Burger King: Participating locations may offer teacher appreciation specials.
- Chick-fil-A: Many locations celebrate teachers with special educator promotions throughout the year.
- Raising Cane’s: Select restaurants participate in teacher appreciation events.
- Panera Bread: Teachers can take advantage of seasonal educator promotions at participating locations.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Participating restaurants occasionally offer teacher appreciation discounts.
- Applebee’s: Some locations offer teacher appreciation specials during select events.
- McAlister’s Deli: Participating restaurants may offer teacher appreciation deals.
- Smoothie King: Watch for teacher appreciation offers throughout the year.
Grocery & Wellness
- Thrive Market: Eligible teachers receive a FREE 1-Year Membership after verification.
- Headspace: Teachers receive a FREE Premium Membership with access to guided meditation, mindfulness, sleep, and stress management resources.
- Calm: Teachers may qualify for special educator pricing during select promotions.
- YMCA: Participating locations offer teacher membership discounts.
- Life Time Fitness: Select clubs offer educator promotions throughout the year.
- 24 Hour Fitness: Teachers may receive special membership offers during promotional periods.
- Orangetheory Fitness: Some studios offer teacher appreciation pricing.
- Massage Envy: Participating locations occasionally celebrate teachers with exclusive offers.
- HelloFresh: Teachers receive exclusive savings on meal kit subscriptions.
- Factor Meals: Eligible educators may receive special discounts after verification.
Wireless & Internet
- AT&T: Teachers receive special pricing on eligible wireless plans.
- Verizon: Eligible educators receive teacher discounts on qualifying mobile plans.
- T-Mobile: Teachers can save with exclusive educator wireless plans.
- Spectrum Mobile: Watch for teacher-exclusive promotions throughout the year.
- Xfinity: Teachers may qualify for seasonal educator offers.
Travel & Hotels
- Marriott: Teachers may qualify for special educator hotel rates at participating properties.
- Hilton: Eligible educators can receive discounted hotel rates during select promotions.
- Hyatt: Participating hotels may offer teacher pricing throughout the year.
- Choice Hotels: Teachers can receive discounted room rates at participating locations.
- Wyndham Hotels: Educators may qualify for exclusive hotel discounts.
- Hotels.com: Teachers may receive special savings through educator verification programs.
- Holland America Line: Eligible teachers can receive exclusive cruise perks and onboard credits.
- Hertz: Teachers may qualify for discounted rental car rates.
- Avis: Watch for teacher-exclusive rental car promotions.
- Budget Car Rental: Educators may receive special pricing during select promotions.
Entertainment & Attractions
- LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Eligible Florida PreK–12 teachers receive FREE admission.
- SeaWorld: Eligible teachers in participating states can receive FREE admission.
- Museums for All: Many participating museums offer discounted or FREE admission for educators during special events.
- Local Zoos & Aquariums: Many attractions offer teacher discounts throughout the year.
- Kennedy Space Center: Teachers can access educator resources and special programs.
- National Parks: Teachers can download FREE educational resources, lesson plans, and classroom activities.
Auto & Insurance
- California Casualty: Offers exclusive insurance programs designed specifically for educators.
- Horace Mann: Provides insurance products and financial services created for teachers.
- Liberty Mutual: Eligible teachers may qualify for insurance discounts.
- Farmers Insurance: Teachers may receive educator savings in participating states.
- MEEMIC Insurance: Offers teacher-focused auto insurance in select states.
Free Classroom Resources
- Teachers Pay Teachers: Browse thousands of FREE worksheets, lesson plans, classroom activities, and educational printables.
- Khan Academy: Access FREE lessons, videos, quizzes, and assignments across multiple subjects.
- Code.org: Download FREE coding curriculum and computer science lesson plans.
- CommonLit: Teachers receive FREE reading passages, assessments, and ELA curriculum.
- ReadWorks: Access FREE printable reading comprehension resources.
- PBS LearningMedia: Download FREE classroom videos, activities, and lesson plans.
- Smithsonian Learning Lab: Explore FREE educational collections, historical artifacts, and classroom resources.
- NASA STEM: Download FREE STEM activities, engineering projects, and lesson plans.
- National Geographic Education: Access FREE maps, videos, and classroom lessons.
- Library of Congress: Download FREE primary sources, photographs, and educational materials.
- National Archives: Access FREE history resources and classroom activities.
- NOAA Education: Explore FREE science, weather, and climate resources.
- Storyline Online: Watch FREE read-aloud videos featuring popular children’s books.
- CK-12 Foundation: Access FREE digital textbooks and curriculum.
- Project Gutenberg: Download FREE eBooks and classic literature.
- DonorsChoose: Teachers can request funding for classroom projects and supplies.
- AdoptAClassroom: Educators can apply for classroom funding and grants.
- Vooks: Eligible teachers receive FREE access to an animated digital read-aloud library.
- Flip by Microsoft: Teachers can use FREE interactive video discussion tools in the classroom.
- Wakelet: Organize classroom lessons and resources with a FREE educator account.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I qualify for teacher discounts?
Most companies verify educators using a school email address, teacher ID, ID.me, SheerID, or proof of employment.
Are homeschool teachers eligible?
Some brands include homeschool educators, while others require employment at an accredited school. Check each company’s eligibility requirements before applying.
Are these discounts available year-round?
Many are available throughout the year, while others are seasonal, especially during Back-to-School and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Can I combine teacher discounts with coupons?
Many retailers allow teacher discounts to be combined with sales or rewards offers, but policies vary by retailer.
