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🎉 Happy K-2 Teacher Appreciation Week!
A "little" something for our amazing subscribers!
Karly Moura & Christina Sciarrotto
May 05, 2026
We appreciate you!
Teaching the "littles" takes a huge heart, endless patience, and—let’s be honest—a lot of caffeine. We see the magic you create in your classrooms every single day, and we know that behind every "lightbulb moment" is a teacher who worked tirelessly to flip the switch.
To celebrate What’s New in K-2 Subscriber Appreciation Week, we’ve put together a digital "Envelope of Gratitude" just for you! It’s packed with time-saving tools to make your lessons pop and exciting giveaways to help you treat yourself. Because if anyone deserves a win, it’s you.
From free escape rooms to Amazon gift card and exclusive swag giveaways, we hope these goodies bring a little extra joy to your week. And since the celebration doesn't stop here, we’ve also rounded up the best verified Teacher Appreciation Week deals—from free burritos to tech discounts—to make sure you’re fueled and rewarded all week long.
Here’s what’s waiting for you!
🎉 What’s New in K-2 Special Subscriber Appreciation Pack
📺 Teaching with Teachflix Jr: Baby Gator Hates Mondays (plus a special message for teachers!)
💙 SPECIAL: Tons of Teacher appreciation week deals!
😄 Giggle of the Week: Work, work, work
❤️ Share your ideas with us!
💡 Tips, Tools and Templates
🎉 Happy What’s New in K-2 Subscriber Appreciation Week!
Teaching the "littles" takes a huge heart, endless patience, and a lot of caffeine. We know how hard you work to make magic happen in your classrooms every single day, and we want to celebrate that dedication!
As a token of our appreciation, we’ve put together a special Teacher Appreciation Envelope just for our What’s New in K–2 subscribers.
Inside, you’ll find a mix of practical classroom tools to save you time and exciting giveaways to treat yourself.
Free Digital Resources
Game Templates: Ready-to-use templates to bring more play into the classroom.
K–2 Amazon Finds Ebook: A curated guide specifically for early elementary teachers.
K–2 Virtual Escape Room: An interactive digital activity titled "Max's Missing School Supplies" to engage students.
Giveaways & Prizes
Amazon Gift Card: An opportunity for teachers to win extra funding for their classroom needs.
"What's New" Swag: Exclusive branded merchandise, including apparel like the t-shirt shown in the preview.
📺 Teaching with Teachflix Jr
😁 A Special Message from Jonny Hamilton
🎥 A Special Message from author Jonny Hamilton in honor of Teacher’s Appreciation Week
Baby Gator Hates Mondays. And most other days for that matter. Can he find a way to make peace with all the frustrating weekdays? A relatable story for anyone who gets the Sunday blues.
Watch on Teachflix: Baby Gator Hates Mondays
Key points covered in the video:
Learn the days of week.
Explore sequencing and routines.
Discussing what you like to do each day of the week.
If you’re looking to bring Baby Gator into your classroom, We’ve rounded up some of the best resources to save you some prep time. Here is the breakdown of what's available for your students:
Coloring Pages: These are classic, printable sheets of the characters that are perfect for a quiet morning activity or a quick "early finisher" task.
Stickers: You’ll find high-quality digital images here that you can print on sticker paper for rewards or even pop into your digital lesson slides.
Love Saturdays Worksheet: This is a sweet "fill-in-the-blank" page where students can draw their own weekend traditions—it's a total win for building those personal connections to the story.
How to Draw Video: This step-by-step tutorial is a lifesaver for a quick art break; it’s super easy for the kids to follow along and draw their own little gator.
For Teachers: This page is the "pro" section, packed with specific lesson ideas and prompts to help you hit those literacy goals without extra stress.
More Information: More Baby Gator resources from Jonny Hamilton.
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❤️ Special Edition
🎉 Teacher appreciation week deals
Whether you're looking for a caffeine boost to power through grading or finally snagging that tech upgrade you've been eyeing, Teacher Appreciation Week is officially here to deliver the goods. We know that a few discounts don't make up for everything you do, but it’s a great time to lean into the perks you’ve definitely earned.
From free breakfasts to "stackable" savings on classroom supplies, we've rounded up some of the best verified deals to help you treat yourself this week. Grab your school ID, update your ID.me, and dive into these top picks:
🌯 Chipotle: 100,000 Free Burritos: Chipotle is running a "Teacher Thanks" giveaway where 100,000 educators will win a Burrito E-Card (free entree). Teachers must verify their status through ID.me by May 12 to be eligible for the drawing.
🍔 Whataburger: Free Breakfast Entree (May 7): On Thursday, May 7, from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM local time, teachers and school staff can get a free breakfast item (Breakfast on a Bun, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, or Taquito) by showing their school ID.
🥤Shake Shack: Free ShackBurger with $10 Purchase: From May 4 through May 12, educators can receive a free ShackBurger or Veggie Shack (up to an $8.29 value) with a $10 minimum purchase. This offer is valid in-store only with a valid ID.
✂️ Michaels: 15% Off Entire Purchase (Year-Round & Stackable): While Michaels offers 15% off daily for teachers, during Teacher Appreciation Week they often release "stackable" coupons in their app. Verified teachers can save on classroom decorations, storage, and DIY supplies.
🎯 Target: 10% Off Storewide: Target is offering a 10% discount on one full storewide purchase for verified teachers through the Target Circle program. This can be used for classroom supplies, home essentials, or even "off-duty" summer style.
📲 Samsung: Up to 30% Off Tech: Through the Samsung Education Offers Program, teachers can save up to 30% on phones, tablets, smartwatches, and accessories. These deals are specifically enhanced for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Find even more deals:
All the Best 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies: Beyond just the food and retail perks, the post highlights year-round savings and a massive giveaway hub where teachers can enter to win prizes all month long!
🤭 Giggle of the Week
Facts 😭
Source: Suzanne Reynolds Sullivan via Pinterest