Full disclosure: If you visit a link on this page and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Many companies appreciate teachers, and are happy to show it by offering discounts at hotels, restaurants, gyms and car rental services. In order to qualify for these discounts, teachers must present valid identification or certification proof (such as their ID card from an organization like the NEA or union membership) when availing themselves of these offers.
Lifetime Fitness offers discounted memberships at specific locations for teachers and students in high school or college, including discounts on monthly membership fees. In addition, certain locations provide free summer camp for kids that includes both on- and off-site field trips along with activities like group classes and parties with seasonal themes.
Lululemon Research & Development Program: Teachers (and other employees with valid proof of employment) can save 20% off all Lululemon products online or in stores through this program, offering them an opportunity to stock up on yoga, fitness and dance gear at discounted rates.
JOANN Fabric: Teachers can get a 15% discount by creating a JOANN Rewards account and verifying their educator ID (source). Michaels also offers teachers 15% discounts when enrolling in its Educators Rewards program and showing valid teacher ID at checkout (source).
Walmart stores offer an Educator Appreciation Program to offer discounts to teachers and other school personnel on qualifying supplies. Their Educator Savings Card can be used at all US school locations from preschool through graduate school; and online and in-store purchases at participating Walmart stores.