2024 Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies, Deals & More! (2024)

FAQs

Is Chick Fil A doing anything for teacher appreciation? ›

For teacher appreciation week, Chick-Fil-A is showing its gratitude to educators in a tasty way — with free food.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to celebrate and thank all the wonderful teachers out there by offering a 10% off discount to all… More. Just show your school ID at Starbucks. Thank you for all your hard work!

Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week

Gift card to their favorite store. Baked goods. Classroom supplies. Personalized or unique stationary.

“If your child has the teacher for just one period of the day, $10 to $20 is appropriate.” Melissa Verity Baral teaches kindergarten in Los Angeles and tells SheKnows most parents give $25 to $50 gift cards.

“Local McDonald's restaurants have supported educators for decades through initiatives like MAC Grants For Teachers, Arch Support and McTeachers' Nights,” said Owner/Operator Bob Stoltz. “Our Teacher Appreciation breakfasts will allow us to celebrate even more teachers this year.”

Thank you for all the love, care, and dedication that you put into teaching our child! We are beyond grateful for your guidance and support. To the best teacher—your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Words cannot capture my appreciation!

Most teachers just want to feel like what they do matters, their hard work is seen, and that they've helped children in some way to grow.”

The weeklong event begins Monday, May 6, as parents and students are encourages to share kind words, thoughtful letters or a gift. While teachers do not expect anything from students and parents during the week, they will cherish a small surprise on Teacher Appreciation Day, or throughout the week.

BENEFITS. The Barnes & Noble Educator Program entitles Educators to the following benefits: 20% off the list price of most hardcover and paperback books, toys, and games, for use in the classroom, unless otherwise noted as follows: (i) at Barnes & Noble Stores; and (ii) online at Barnes & Noble.com ("BN.com").

Why is teacher appreciation week in May? ›

The first US National Teacher Day was celebrated on March 7, 1980, before moving to May in 1984. At the recommendation of the National Parent Teacher Association in the USA, the celebration was expanded to the first week of May, now formally known as Teacher Appreciation Week.

For co-workers, casual friends and your children's teachers, stay in the $10 to $20 range. Gift cards for close friends and family members can range from $25 to $100. When you're selecting a gift card for a spouse, parent or someone else who's very special, choose a card worth $75 or more.

Before we get into the list, however, it is important to figure out how much money to put in the gift card. Most teacher gift cards fall between $10 and $30, but there is no required amount for a gift card — we're sure they would appreciate any and every amount you want to give! There's no pressure for an amount.

So, what do teachers really want? It's simple, really—and fits every budget: notes of appreciation, school supplies and gift cards.

Chick-fil-A Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

Chick-fil-A doesn't have a nationwide deal but several locations are offering teachers a free item or meal, most on Tuesday. One way to find out if your local restaurant has an offer is by checking its Facebook page.

To get their free breakfast, a school worker just needs to show valid work identification during breakfast hours between 5 and 11 a.m., and they can choose between an Egg McMuffin, a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit; or a sausage biscuit.

Cathy, a devout Southern Baptist who has attributed his chicken empire success in part to his Christian faith, believed using the phrase would surprise customers and stand out in the fast food industry. He once called it a “head-turner,” according to the company.