It’s one of the best four letter words out there-FREE-especially when you’re on a tight budget. Maine Educator found a few freebies!

Discovery Education-Daily Learning Activities

Daily learning activities are available for free for every K-8 teacher in the U.S. for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Activity Center on Discovery Education is complete with monthly, ready-to-use content. Each month is curated based on what teachers are searching for the most, and each daily activity will engage your students and save you time. Activities are separated into K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 making it easy to find content.

Free Money for Travel Through NEA Travel

Plan your perfect family trip or spring/summer break using the NEA Travel Program. Whether you’re renting a car, flying to your favorite city, heading on a guided tour, going on a cruise or staying at a hotel/resort, make NEA Travel your first destination for all of your travel needs.

As a bonus for your first visit to NEA Vacations, you’ll receive $500 NEA Travel Dollars that you can use like cash towards partial payment on your next trip. Note: Travel Dollars are not valid on airfare. So start planning your vacation adventure!

Earn up to $250 in Gift Cards through Virgin Pulse Wellness Program

Sign up for Virgin Pulse, MEABT’s wellness app, and immediately start earning points towards $250 in gift cards per year. This fun and easy to use program is structured in a quarterly levels game designed to keep you active and healthy throughout the year. Everyone enrolled (active & retired) in a MEABT health plan, including enrolled spouses, domestic partners, and dependents aged 18-26, are invited to sign up. The Pulse Cash is yours to accumulate and redeem when you’re ready, and it doesn’t expire.