This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is being celebrated while most teachers in the U.S. and many throughout the world are teaching students remotely. I've heard the word unprecedented so often it almost seems trite to say it but it truly is the best way to describe the world we now live in.
(Updated Monday, May 4, 2020)
Many of the chain restaurants that used to offer deals during this week may still be doing that but they aren't advertising it on their websites. It's totally understandable and, personally, I'd rather recommend that you support your local eating establishments. For the past few weeks, every Saturday or Sunday I've been ordering take-out from restaurants near me to help them out a tiny bit.
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Main image created by Trace Mercier; purple text & border by The ESL Nexus |
For flyers, certificates, and social media images to promote Teacher Appreciation Week, check out the National PTA materials on their website. They've added materials that are appropriate for distance learning contexts. They also link to OfficeDepot/Office Max, their sponsor, for deals at their stores on select items good through May 9th.
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Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these special offers! source: The ESL Nexus |
Restaurants
For the past several years, Breugger's Bagels have offered some kind of deal to teachers this week; it's nice they are still doing it.
Breugger's Bagels
What: $10 off any catered order over $75
When: May 6th - May 10th
How: Use promo code TENOFF75 when placing your order
Other Special Deals
Below are a couple more ways teachers are being recognized in May.
TESOL International Association
What: 10% off self-study courses and upcoming professional learning programs
When: Now until May 31st
How: Use promo code ELT10 and click this link for info about courses
Also: Click HERE for links to free webinars and social media images
Michael's
What: 20% off all items, including sale items
When: May 3rd - May 9th
How: Use your Michael's Reward Card and click this link for more info
Wishing you all a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week! Take care & stay well!