Members Only/Homeschooler Discounts Available with your membership card or SMHEA discount code
HSLDA Discount
Group number for your $15 HSLDA discount appears when you become an SMHEA member.
Website is www.hslda.org.
Arts, Crafts & School Supplies
The Container Store
The Container Store helps teachers stay organized all year long with their Organized Teacher Program. Register online and receive exclusive discounts throughout the year. A school ID will be required to receive discounts with in-store purchases.
Office Depot/Office Max
The free Office Depot Teacher Rewards Program offers educators a number of special discounts and rewards. In addition to 10% in rewards points on select purchases, members also have exclusive access to special events and sales throughout the year.
Staples
Register for the Staples Teacher Rewards Program to garner 5% back in rewards points and free shipping from Staples.com. The program covers a slew of products, from ink and paper to teaching and art supplies.
Ben Franklin Crafts
To show their appreciation for hard-working teachers, Ben Franklin Crafts offers teachers 10% off purchases all year long. Just show your certification or ID at checkout to receive the discount.
Joann Fabric
The free Teacher Rewards Discount Card entitles educators to 15% off all purchases. Homeschoolers are also eligible for the card, and new members receive a 20%-off bonus for signing up.
Michaels
Receive 15% off your entire purchase every day. To view eligible products and more details, click here.
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby extends their 10% discount to a number of community organizations, including schools. The one catch is you have to pay with an organizational check or credit card.
Party City
The more you spend at Party City, the bigger the discount gets. Save between 10% and 20% when you bring a signed letter on official letterhead from an officer of the school. You must also complete the purchase with a check or credit card in the school’s name.
Blick Art Materials
Teachers should sign up for the Dick Blick Preferred Card. It’s completely free and gets you 10% off purchases at Blick and Utrecht stores. Blick also offers organizational discounts for bulk orders.
Discount School Supply
Discount School Supply doesn’t run a rewards program, but certain purchases are eligible for a teacher discount if you call ahead or ask before finishing your order. The site also honors tax exemptions from qualifying organizations.
A.C. Moore
A.C. Moore offers U.S. educators 15% off the entire purchase of regular and reduced-price items. Valid teacher identification must be provided at checkout
Books & Media Discounts
2nd & Charles
2nd & Charles, the go-to place in Newport News for new and used books, music, and media offers a $20 discount to teachers.
Barnes & Noble
The B&N Educator Program
provides teachers with 20% off the publisher’s list price on purchases for classroom use. This discount is ramped up to 25% during Educator Appreciation Days.
Half Price Books
Sign up for a Half Price Books’ Educator’s Discount Card and be rewarded with discounts of 10% year-round. This discount is truly all-inclusive, available to teachers, homeschoolers, librarians and even teachers who have been laid-off in the last year.
PBS
Educators who sign up for the PBS LearningMedia program will receive free access to tens of thousands of videos, games, lesson plans, and other educational materials for the classroom.
Book Warehouse
The perks of flashing that school ID aren’t lost at Book Warehouse. Show your valid, school-issued card to join the Educator’s Book Club and get a 15% discount on most in-store purchases.
MagMall
Teachers will receive special pricing on magazine subscriptions ordered through MagMall. Before placing your order, call or email their customer service with the name of your school and your position to see what kind of discounts are available.
The New York Times
Keep your students up-to-date on current events with The New York Times’ special rate for educators. The first four weeks will cost you just $0.99, and every week after will be discounted by 50%.
The Wall Street Journal
The special educator’s rate from The Wall Street Journal is mostly targeted to college professors and those with older students. Still, it’s hard to beat the savings of the discounted subscriptions.
National Geographic
Teachers can receive numerous benefits, including half-price copies of past issues and a $12/year subscription rate.
Clothing Discounts
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LOFT
Fashion forward educators are rewarded for their posh style through the Loft Loves Teachers program. Register to get 15% off all full-price, in-store purchases, plus perks like teacher appreciation nights and exclusive sweepstakes.
The Limited
Show a school ID or valid pay stub when you shop at any The Limited location and snag 15% off your entire in-store purchase. The offer is good for all items on the racks, walls or tables. In other words, everything.
Aerosoles
Bring your teacher ID shopping at Aerosoles to save 15% on footwear priced $39.99 or higher. If you can’t visit a store location, you can also receive the discount by placing your order over the phone.
New York and Co.
New York and Co. goes above and beyond to offer their Big Apple for the Teacher program. Sign-up online to get 15% off in-store purchases and special offers emailed to you throughout the year.
J. Crew
The next time you’re shopping at J. Crew, use your school ID to save 15% on your purchase. This discount is also available at the Factory Stores.
CJ Banks/Christopher and Banks
Get the looks you love for less with 10% off purchases from both retailers. This offer is only valid in-store, and excludes discounts on other special sale events. Just show the cashier your school ID at checkout.
Madewell
Teachers who show a valid ID at checkout can get a 15% discount off their purchase. The offer is not available for online orders.
Eddie Bauer *
Provide verification of your status as a teacher and Eddie Bauer stores will give you 10% off your purchase.
Talbots *
Update your wardrobe before the next school year starts with the 15% off discount from Talbots. It can be used for any full-price, in-store purchases with a valid ID.
Banana Republic
Bring your valid teacher ID to a Banana Republic store and receive 15% off full-price purchases.
Electronics and Software Discounts
Apple Store
The House of Jobs is surprisingly generous to teachers of all grade levels, offering varying discounts up to $300 on computers and accessories through the Apple Education Store. This offer also includes librarians, home schoolers, university profs and even elected officers to PTA boards.
Bose
The Bose offer is primo, particularly for those in need of sonic stimulation. Save up to 15% on most music systems and accessories. Call their Sales Solution Team at 1-800-353-4207 and ask for the “Educator’s Program” for pricing and to place an order.
Dell
If your school is affiliated with Dell you can get special pricing on your purchase of a computer or other products. Call Customer Service before paying to apply the discount.
Cell Phone Companies (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint)
This discount varies by provider, but teachers can save loads on a personal cell phone bill, sometimes up to 20% a month. Visit your provider’s business or discount portal and input an .edu email address to check if your institution is registered.
Adobe
Shop direct from the Adobe Education Store and receive discounts on select software, including bundles and suites. Adobe requires proof of employment as an educator before applying the discount.
Western Digital (WD) Store
Offering digital storage, sharing, and protection products, WD store provides a 20% discount to teachers and education staff through the WD Education Store. Create a free account using your school or university address to get started.
Lenovo
Through Lenovo’s Academic Purchase Program, teachers may receive a discount on their purchase. Select your state and school for a list of deals on tablets, computers, and laptops.
Sony
Register for the Sony Education Store and save up to 10% on select products. If you’re shopping on behalf of your school, head to the Sony Business Store for more appropriate deals.
PureTalk USA
The discount cell phone plan provider offers teachers 20% off their first month of service with the promo code TEACH20.
Academic Superstore
Academic Superstore is an online software outlet that sells a slew of products for up to 85% off. Discounts are available year-round with proof of employment as a teacher.
JourneyEd
This is yet another site where educators can find huge savings on popular software. After placing your order, confirm your status as a teacher to apply the discount.
Hotels and Attractions Discounts
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Traveling? Teachers are eligible for a variety of discounted rates at the Swan and Dolphin hotels, located securely in the center of Walt Disney World in Orlando. Currently, teachers and all support staff can secure special hotel rates Availability also varies based on season and demand. Mention you’re an educator when booking phone/online
Marriott Hotels
Here’s another offer for families on any field trip! Marriott grants teachers a discount at a slew of hotels across the nation. Whether you book online or in-person, show your school ID at check-in to receive the special rate. Rules on this discount are a bit vague — they mention government employees, which would imply only public school employees — but most hotel employees don’t bite. Feel free to ask.
National Park Service
Show a valid school ID at a of National Park Service visitor centers across the nation and receive 15% off many purchases. The discount doesn’t apply to park entry fees, camping fees or Smokey Bear petting zoo fees.
Household and Personal Items Discounts
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Pro Teeth Guard
At Pro Teeth Guard, we produce dental mouth guards to protect your teeth while you sleep. This can ultimately reduce teeth grinding, headaches and facial pain. It’s particularly important at a time like this, as stress can be a key factor in poor teeth and nightly teeth grinding.
Sporting Smiles
SportingSmiles is an online dental lab that manufactures custom dental retainers, teeth whitening trays, sports mouthguards, and night guarding guards. Save 10% using the coupon code Teacher 10.
Museums, Zoos and Local Attraction Discounts
Alcatraz East $12 Jan. & Feb. Only
Defy Knoxville Check Facebook/Groupon
Dollywood/Splash Country $41/$51/$37 August/Sept. (also discounts at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa for Homeschool Days)
Kids Bowl Free2 Free Games/Day Spring & Summer
Knoxville Golf- Kids play Free! Free/Regular Rate All year!
Onsite Rock Gym $14 Specific Days
Penny 4 Arts Program 1 cent/Full Price Specific Performances
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies $10.99/$19.99All year!
Rock City $11.50/$191 Week in Sept.
Ruby Falls $10.50/$191 Week in Sept.
Soaky Mountain Check Facebook
The Lost Sea $12/$21.95
Titantic Museum $14All year!
Wilderness at the Smokies $89/night Specific Dates
Wonderworks 66%/50% off Jan. & Feb. Only
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OUT OF STATE
Colonial Williamsburg
Take a trip back in time and discover Colonial Williamsburg with the discounted rates on general admission tickets. This offer can only be redeemed at a walk-up ticket window. Homeschool discount day details are available here.
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Missouri
This one is a bit of a hike, but there are excellent resources on the website if you aren’t up to an extended road trip. Teachers enjoy a free visit at the birthplace of Missouri’s wittiest state treasure when visiting with a school group. Bus drivers even get a free pass, but students and chaperones must pay a $5 or $8 admission fee, respectively. *** Website includes excellent teacher resources!