50 Freebies for Teachers
Introduction
Teachers have a tough job and an even tougher salary to budget on. Luckily, there are a host of freebies and discounts available to educators and their students. May 7 is National Teacher’s Day, making it the perfect time to shop for your classroom. Here’s a complete list of all the great deals for your students, school, and most importantly, for you!
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Classroom Essentials
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Dry Erase Boards Fill out an online form, and EverWhite will send you a starter pack of whiteboard samples.
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Decorations Enhance your classroom walls with a free “Everyone is Welcome Here” poster from We Are Teachers.
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Books Organizations like First Book and Kids Need to Read provide free books for classrooms in need.
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More Books The Barnes & Noble Educators program gets teachers 20% off purchases on anything used for the classroom, plus extra discounts on appreciation days.
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Coloring Sheets Get free printouts from places like Crayola for your students to color.
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Bullying Toolkits The National Education Association offers toolkits and downloadable training modules to help educators identify and intervene in bullying.
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Supplies Walmart offers seasonal discounts and $50 Teacher Rewards Cards to educators of participating schools.
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Rulers Get a set of six-inch rulers for your classroom by filling out an online form via RentCalculators.org.
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Classroom Pets Petco and the Pet Care Trust offer grants for classroom pets through the Pets in the Classroom program.
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Microsoft Office Teachers and students can enjoy Office 365 Education for free by providing a valid school email address.
Image Description: Various classroom supplies available for free or at a discount for teachers.
Technology and Subscriptions
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Photoshop & More Teachers can get over 60% off on a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes access to over 20 apps.
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Meditation Apps Headspace offers an annual subscription to educators for just $1 a month, and Calm provides a free subscription.
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Organizational Help The Container Store’s Organized Teacher program offers discounts throughout the year to help keep your classroom tidy.
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Free Lesson Plans Scholastic offers free classroom resources, including lesson plans, interactive guides, educational games, and e-books.
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Craft Supplies Michaels and Jo-Ann offer 15% off on all purchases, including sale items, through their teacher rewards programs.
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Apple Products Teachers and faculty can save with discounted prices on Apple products like MacBooks, iMacs, and iPads.
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Coding Lessons Learn to code for free at freecodecamp.com, and teach your new skills to students.
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Epic! Teachers who sign up for Epic! get free access to over 35,000 eBooks, videos, quizzes, and other educational resources for K-5 students.
Image Description: A teacher using a tablet with students, showcasing the integration of technology in education.
Health and Wellness
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Flu Shot Get a flu shot without a copay as long as you have health insurance.
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Toothpaste Colgate offers free toothpaste and toothbrushes for up to 25 kindergarten or first-grade students to teach them about oral hygiene.
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Travel and Entertainment
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Hotel Discount Public school teachers may be eligible for discounted stays at Marriott hotels.
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Car Rental Teachers can save on car rentals through Alamo if they’re members of the American Federation of Teachers.
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Cruise Vacation Thirty teachers will receive a free cruise for two if they win the Norwegian Cruise Line “Giving Joy” contest.
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Legoland Ticket Legoland California offers free admission for California teachers, and Florida teachers can get a free teacher pass to Legoland Florida by bringing their most recent pay stub to the ticket window.
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Museum Entry Teachers with a Bank of America credit card can get free admission to participating cultural institutions across the country on the first full weekend of every month through its Museum on Us program.
Image Description: A teacher enjoying a discounted stay at a hotel.
Conclusion
These freebies and discounts are just a few ways to help teachers save money and enhance their classrooms. Take advantage of these offers and share them with your fellow educators to ensure everyone can benefit.
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