A list of the best Black Friday deals and discounts for teachers and Cyber Monday. It’ll cover everything on your classroom wish list, plus a few fun things for yourself! Newly updated to reflect Black Friday deals for 2025!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Discounts for Teachers 2025
Who doesn’t love a deal? As teachers, who often spend our own money on supplies, resources, and tools, we do even more than most. ‘Tis the season for sales, and I want to help YOU, the hard-working teacher, to make the most of the good deals out there.
In this article, I will give you a glimpse into the best sales for your classroom and your home (you deserve some pampering, too), so you will be prepared for this season of deals.
This post will be updated regularly before, during, and in preparation for next year’s sales, so make sure to save or PIN in your preferred way!
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Deals in the Proud to be Primary Store for Black Friday & Cyber Week
From November 24th to November 28th, take advantage of Black Friday BOGO deals in the Proud to be Primary Shop! No code is needed; you only have to add three items to your shopping cart, and the discount will be applied at checkout. Your lowest-priced item will be FREE!
Plus, we are announcing the CYBER WEEK SHOP SALE for the Proud to be Primary Shop!
The sale will begin on December 1st and runs through December 5th. You’ll be able to save 25% off everything (no code needed)!
Watch here for official details to be announced soon, or sign up for our email list to be the first to know about special events and sales. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram, where we will promote the sale.
Teachers Pay Teachers Deals & Discounts for Teachers
DON’T FORGET: The Teachers Pay Teachers Cyber sale happens annually!
The TpT Cyber sale dates have been announced for 2025! The sale will run from Cyber Monday to Tuesday, December 1st-2nd. Everything is up to 20% off (plus more on bundles!). In addition, you can use promo code CYBER25 for an extra 5% off!
You can prepare NOW by searching for your favorite resources from Proud to be Primary, adding items to your cart, and leaving feedback on past purchases to earn credits you can spend during the sale.
Here are 10 BEST-SELLERS and bundled deals that will save you a ton during the sale:
- Writing Prompts Mats
- Reading Comprehension Mats
- Social Emotional Learning Curriculum K-2
- 125 Directed Drawing Activities
- Listening Mats Bundle
- Mindful Math Curriculum K-3
- SEL Book Companion Bundle
- SEL Morning Meetings K-2
- Dolch Sight Word Program
- Phonics Mats
PLUS, check out these brand new resources that teachers are enjoying!
- Daily Slides Bundle
- Reading Comprehension Mats Volume 2
- Writing Prompt Mats Volume 2
- SEL Social Stories Set 1 & Set 2
- New Year Fun Pack
For Teachers Only: Discounts and Deals
I have rounded up the hottest deals on classroom products and supplies online. These items are discounted, so you can use them year-round in your classroom.
Amazon Black Friday Deals for Teachers
Amazon is a great place to find Christmas gifts for teachers this year. The deals start on Black Friday, but until then, they have daily deals on their site. SEE ALL THE DEALS AT AMAZON HERE. Or, browse these favorites:
Technology
- Echo Dot – It can be used in the classroom for many purposes, including looking up facts, setting timers, and playing music.
- Fire HD 8 tablet – The large screen and fast performance make this a top choice!
- Magsafe Charger Stand – Charge all of your electronics throughout the day and don’t worry about them dying before school lets out.
- Chromebooks are affordable and essential for kids’ classroom or home use.
- Fitbit – Check out the newest styles and take charge of your health!
- Digital thermometer – This no-touch thermometer works on the forehead and will come in handy during Winter.
- Interactive globe – This fun, educational classroom object is a favorite for kids to spin and examine!
- Video Projector – Just what you need to project onto your whiteboard painlessly!
- Voice Changer – Make learning fun with silly voices. It keeps the kids engaged and excited!
Writing Utensils
- Sharpies – Look at all the pretty colors! And check out the “Ultimate Collection” too!
- Papermate Ink Joy gel pens – These are a favorite for writing in teacher planners.
- Expo Markers – Every teacher hoards these because they dry out so fast – but they’re necessary! You can never disappoint a teacher by giving them a pack of these.
- Ticonderoga Pencils – Now is a great time to stock up on high-quality pencils for the classroom. You can also grab 150 wooden pencils for pennies each!
- Mr. Sketch Markers – The perfect anchor chart markers!
- Sharpie Chart Markers – Bright Sharpie markers that are built just for charts! Get them for such a great deal.
For the teacher
- Tunic tops – Teachers live for comfort, and these tunic tops, which come in a variety of colors, pair perfectly with leggings and cute flats.
- Bloom Teacher Planner – This attractive, helpful planner keeps your days organized.
- Post-It Notes dispenser – This is a cute way to store your Post-Its for a great price!
- Blue Light Blocking Glasses – Teachers spend hours in front of screens every day, at work, at home, and on the go. These glasses are perfect for protecting our eyes from blue light, keeping them healthy, and helping us sleep better.
- Mug Warmer – We all know coffee gets cold, so use this mug warmer on your desk to keep it toasty.
Folders and lamination
- Colorful folders – Grab a few for organizing or new students who join during the year.
- Laminator – This deal makes home or classroom laminating affordable!
- Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack – For all your laminating needs!
- Astro Bright Paper – Some of the brightest papers out there that are great for various projects in the classroom.
- Astrobrights Colored Cardstock – The best paper, but thicker!
Organization
- Craft Cabinet with Drawers – Organize ALL the things with this 36-drawer cabinet.
- Toolbox Organizer for Desk – Grab this one while it’s on sale!!
- Electric Stapler – This stapler sounds perfect: heavy-duty and 45-sheet capacity! Imagine making student work packets with it.
- Electric Pencil Sharpener – A classroom essential, now is an excellent time to stock up.
- Utility Cart – An excellent rolling cart to organize art or classroom supplies.
- Plastic Stacking Drawers for Desks – Organize small items on your desk or in centers with these drawers.
- 6 Qt Storage bins – Keep center work together in these small bins and store easily on shelves.
- Photo Storage Bins – These are great for centers—store math and literacy center pieces in them for easy access.
- Storage Cart and Organizer for the Classroom – These carts are portable and flexible for all types of use: It’s great for holding school supplies, papers and documents, manipulatives, or for extra storage behind your desk.
Portable Board Game Organizer – These bins are a great way to organize teacher-made games and board games that have lost their boxes.
For the students
- Educational Posters – A fun assortment of posters under $20!
- School Glue Sticks – HUGE pack – Because every classroom needs many!
- Student Craft Scissors – These are nice and small for little hands and come in a variety of colors.
- Titanium Scissors – Large scissors like this are great for cutting projects and bulletin board pieces.
- Crayon Sharpener – This essential tool keeps crayons in tip-top shape!
- Pushpeel Sensory Board – Use the flexible pieces to form fun shapes on the provided boards.
- Magnetic Letters classroom set – These alphabet letters are perfect for creating words, practicing sight words, or learning letter names and sounds!
- Watercolor paints – Use these when creating fun drawings!
- Scissor Caddy – This caddy is antimicrobial and a must for art centers in the younger classrooms.
- Flexible Seating Donut Balls – Another active seating option for the classroom.
- Learning Resources Answer Buzzers, Set of 4 – Great tools for your classroom management!
- Colored Clipboards – A pack of colorful clipboards for various purposes around the classroom.
- Geometric Shapes – Use these to teach 3D shapes in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.
- Brainometry 3D Puzzles – Let kids connect the pieces to form new shapes and discuss geometry.
- PicassoTiles – Use these small pieces to build shapes, animals, structures, and more!
Michaels Black Friday Discounts and Deals for Teachers
Teachers can save every day on all your classroom craft essentials. Take 15% off your in-store and online purchases – even on sale items!
To get these special savings, present your educator ID card at checkout. The Michaels website has more information about this discount.
Early Black Friday savings are available as we wait for the official sales. In the meantime, CHECK OUT THEIR WEEKLY AD HERE. Plus, check out their online exclusive deals.
- Art sets – Art sets like this are always a great find on Black Friday, and kids are happy to get a fresh set of supplies. Some years, they’ve sold sets for as low as $2.99! Watch the weekly flyer.
- Craft and modular storage – These nifty shelves, drawers, and cubbies are great for the classroom and can store all kinds of things.
- Christmas craft kits – These fun sets will make classroom art projects a breeze and fit within a teacher’s budget.
- Teacher Created Resources and Happy Planner planners are great gifts for teachers!
- Cricut machines – make the prettiest bulletin board displays with your own custom cutting machine!
- 4 ft prelit Christmas tree – Where allowed, this would make a festive decoration piece for a great price! There are a variety of trees to choose from at varying prices.
Target Black Friday Deals for Teachers
Target has some really great finds for the classroom and the whole family. SEE ALL THE CURRENT DEALS IN THE WEEKLY AD.
Like many stores, Target offers new deals each week online and in-store! Plus, this year, they’ve even created a Teacher gift list.
Below, I’ve listed some perfect items for teachers.
- Dry Erase and Chalk Easel would be an excellent item for posting daily announcements or an art center activity.
- Beats headphones – On-ear headphones are better than earbuds because people can easily SEE that you’re busy and don’t want to be disturbed!
- Earbuds – If you prefer earbuds and need some, these look great.
- Keurig K-mini Single Serve – perfect for behind your desk for a fresh cup of coffee every morning, and the color options are cute!
- Artificial snake plant – these are great for anywhere – the classroom or home!
Walmart Black Friday Deals for Teachers
Just like last year, Walmart is hosting “Deals for Days” – like Black Friday EVERY WEEK!
Check their ad weekly for the best deals. I’ll update them here as I see them each week.
Here are a few of my favorite picks. Or, take a look at ALL THE WALMART DEALS HERE. Here are a few things you can buy at a steal for the classroom at that time:
- Apple watch – here’s the whole selection, and several are at a very pretty price.
- Games and puzzles – Many of these would be fun indoor recess activities, center activities, or for working on social or fine motor skills! Get them now while they are marked down.
- Bluetooth Projector – this would be great for the classroom.
- 23-piece prep set – Baking serves as a delicious form of stress relief – know a teacher who loves to bake? Give her this.
- A robot vacuum – Let an automatic vacuum cleaner keep your floors clean daily so you always come home to a clean house after work.
- Sharpies – 60 Sharpie markers for $25? Oh yeah! These make an excellent gift for any teacher.
- Tasty cookware set – This set is only $49!
- Comfy slippers – All teachers love some warm, comfortable slippers to put on after a long day of teaching!
Best Buy Black Friday Deals for Teachers
For all the tech lovers out there, Best Buy’s your place to find great Black Friday discounts. And guess what!? This year, they’re promising that if you buy now and the price goes lower, they’ll refund you the difference! So it doesn’t hurt to go ahead and shop now.
Visit the website to see current deals and even some fun daily deals.
Grab these teacher faves, or check out ALL THE TOP DEALS HERE.
- Smart Speakers – Speakers are a fun way to play music in your classroom or find out a quick fact when needed. Or buy one for yourself for your enjoyment.
- Wireless mouse – a colored mouse for your computer can be a simple way to brighten your day.
- Printers – Grab them when you see a great price! Most years, you can find a printer for under $30.
- KitchenAid Mixer – Ok, so you can’t use this in the classroom, but who wouldn’t love one of these?
- Apple iPad – Find a great deal on the latest model of Apple iPad!
Black Friday Deals for Teachers at Staples
You know you love new supplies – and Staples has it all! It’s a teacher’s dream store.
And this year, as always, they will offer great discounts and deals you can use to revamp and refresh your classroom. SEE THE LATEST WEEKLY AD HERE to learn more as the sales are announced.
In the meantime, the following are some of the favorite things teachers love from Staples!
- Papermate Flair pens or Inkjoy
- Copy paper is usually on sale during Black Friday.
- Light-blocking glasses – These are great for those of us who work on computers daily; they really help you focus and protect your eyes from harmful blue light.
More Black Friday Deals for Teachers
Below is a list of other stores that teachers enjoy shopping for classroom essentials. Click the store links below to view their sale flyers and live deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Also, learn more about their teacher discount programs, which you can use all year!
- Apple: Special pricing for teachers of all grades.
- Books-A-Million: 20% off all items purchased in-store
I hope you find these links helpful as you take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, deals, and discounts. Remember to bookmark or pin this page so you can refer back to it in the coming days and check for updates as they’re added!
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