Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Discounts and Freebies for Homeschool Educators

From school supplies to clothing and accessories, check out this list of amazing teacher discounts! Call the store ahead of time to see if you can receive a homeschool teacher discount. Bringing along proof of homeschooling va a letter from your county or umbrella and a business card sized ID card for your homeschool may speed up your discount approval.




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Companies offering discounts to homeschoolers:

Lakeshore Learning

Teachers can receive 15% off on many in-store items using the Lakeshore Learning Teachers Club. In addition, teachers can enjoy special monthly offers.
Dollar Tree
At Dollar Tree, teachers may get 10% off their purchase with a valid school ID. This discount is only available at participating stores - so make sure to ask. Plus, Dollar Tree online has a Teacher Ideas section to help you set up your classroom on the budget you have.

Big Lots
In order to say thanks to America's teachers, Big Lots designates a special day each year to recognize our hard work. Big Lots Teacher Appreciation Day brings discounts to all teachers.


Simply Stamps
At SimplyStamps.com, teachers registered as AAE members can save 20% by using the AAETEACH coupon code.

Charlotte Russe
When shopping at Charlotte Russe, teachers may get 10% off their purchase after showing a valid teacher ID. Ask sales associate to see if their store participates.

Gifts.com – 15% off with code TEACHER15

Tilco Educational Shower Curtains – Use code HSM15 for 15% off your order

Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum – Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum offers a 40% DISCOUNT with a minimum purchase of $1,000 for group purchases where there is one purchaser and one shipping address. Call 325-649-0976 for discount code. Other available discounts include  40% for single parents and 20% for military, law enforcement, first responders, ministry, farmers and ranchers.

Homeschool Buyers Co-op – Negotiates deals with vendors based on quantity purchases

CollegePrepGenius – Use code EZCLASS – $10.00 off Class Registration, EZSHIP for free shipping on orders $50.00 or more, and
EZOFF to download “15 Secrets to Free College” eBook for a penny ($9.95 value)

StartWrite – use code SW513 for $5.00 off

Adobe software at up to 75% off for students, teachers, and schools

Microsoft software at up to 75% off for students, teachers, and schools

ClickN READ Phonics Online Reading program – The world’s most advanced phonics software. 100 fun interactive cartoon lessons. Beginning, struggling and learning disabled readers. 60 days risk free. You can try a free lesson here. (Use Promotion Code “THSM” when purchasing to receive a 5% discount!)

Tutor.com – Use promo code “homeschoolmom” to get 50 free minutes of online tutoring. You will also receive 10% off any purchases made within 3 months of signing up.

GreatScopes.com – Homeschoolers are invited to use the customer code HS10 at checkout, and the discount will immediately be taken off your microscope order of $149 or more.

MicroscopeCentral.com – Coupon Code HSGIFT will receive a free slide set gift

Apple Computers – The full line of educational products are available to homeschoolers who meet their state’s requirements for legally homeschooling.

Office Depot Rewards – not specific to teachers, but offers 10% back in rewards on certain purchases

Barnes and Noble bookstore – Educator’s Discount Card available in stores only

Books-A-Million – 20% for classroom purchases when you fill out a teacher discount card

JoAnn Crafts – 15% in-store discount; apply in store and get a 20% discount on your entire purchase on Teacher Appreciation Day

The Container Store – 15% off for educators on supplies to organize the classroom

Henne’s Drafting & Art Supply – up to 25% discount extended to educators including homeschoolers

Microscope.com offers a free shipping discount on student-level compound and stereo microscopes. Use coupon code “HSFreeShipping” and mention this website for FREE shipping.


FedEx Office
Thanks to the FedEx Office Academic Edge program you'll receive 15-percent off nearly all products, including brochures, posters and photos. This discount is available both online and in-store.

Staples
Register for the Staples Teacher Rewards Program to garner five-percent back in rewards points and free shipping from Staples.com. The program covers a slew of products, from ink and paper to teaching and art supplies.


Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby extends their 10-percent discount to a number of community organizations, including schools. The one catch is you have to pay with an organizational check or credit card.

Party City
The more you spend at Party City, the bigger the discount gets. Save between 10 and 20 percent when you bring a signed letter on official letterhead from an officer of the school. You must also complete the purchase with a check or credit card in the school’s name.

Blick Art Materials
Teachers should sign up for the Dick Blick Preferred Card. It’s completely free and gets you 10% off purchases at Blick and Utrecht stores. Blick also offers organizational discounts for bulk orders.

Discount School Supply
Discount School Supply doesn't run a rewards program, but certain purchases are eligible for a teacher discount if you call ahead or ask before finishing your order. The site also honors tax exemptions from qualifying organizations.

A.C. Moore
A.C. Moore has modified their discount program. Instead of a flat teacher discount, they offer a rewards program where you can earn points with every purchase.

Inkjet Willy
Inkjet Willy is a popular comparison site that helps you track down the lowest prices on ink and toner, and educators can save an extra 10 percent on orders of compatible or remanufactured cartridges from select resellers using the coupon code WILLY10.

Izzit.org
Izzit.org is happy to offer teachers one free educational video per year, no strings attached. The company specializes in videos for older students, but teachers and homeschoolers of grades K-12 can apply.

Speed Stacks
What are Speed Stacks, you ask? Essentially it’s a game where kids stack 12 cups in various formations as quickly as they can to improve hand-eye coordination and ambidexterity. If it’s something you’d like to try at your school, teachers can request a complimentary set. However, there’s a limit of one per organization.

Pets in the Classroom
This unique program offers K-8 teachers grants to help cover the cost of a pet for the classroom. The maximum grant amount is $125, but there are also a number of different grant types to help pay for pet supplies.

Naked Binder
Don’t let the name deter you; Naked Binder manufacturers 100% recyclable binders, pocket folders, tab dividers and labels. In addition to providing non-toxic and environmentally friendly school supplies, they also offer a discount to teachers. To receive the discount code, educators should call at 1-877-446-2533 and provide the name of their school.

Make Great Light
Make Great Light sells light filters that totally transform lighting in the classroom. They eliminate the harsh glare and allows kids to focus. Their classroom light filters also create full spectrum light, which has been shown to help increase reading and math test scores and help regulate hormones. Make Great Light offers a standard 10% discount to teachers and will bump it up to 15% if you write a review on social media.


Half Price Books
Sign up for a Half Price Books' Educator's Discount Card and be rewarded with discounts of 10-percent year-round. This discount is truly all-inclusive, available to teachers, homeschoolers, librarians and even teachers who have been laid-off in the last year.

PBS
Educators who sign up for the PBS LearningMedia program will receive free access to tens of thousands of videos, games, lesson plans and other educational materials for the classroom.

Schuler Books
Michigan educators can enjoy 20-percent off books from the young adult, children's and education sections. Contact your local store to verify eligibility.

Book Warehouse
The perks of flashing that school ID aren't lost at Book Warehouse. Show your valid, school-issued card to join the Educator's Book Club and get a 15-percent discount on most in-store purchases.

MagMall
Teachers will receive special pricing on magazine subscriptions ordered through MagMall. Before placing your order, call or email their customer service with the name of your school and your position to see what kind of discounts are available.

The New York Times
Keep your students up-to-date on current events with The New York Times’ special rate for educators. The first four weeks will cost you just $0.99, and every week after will be discounted by 50 percent.

The Wall Street Journal
The special educator's rate from The Wall Street Journal is mostly targeted to college professors and those with older students. Still, it's hard to beat the savings of the discounted subscriptions.

National Geographic
Teachers can receive numerous benefits from the famous publication including half-price copies of past issues and a $12/year subscription rate.



Bunion Bootie
Those in need of relief for aching feet may want to give the Bunion Bootie discount a try. Teachers and administrators save 10% on their order total.

Eddie Bauer
Provide verification of your status as a teacher and Eddie Bauer stores will give you 10% off your purchase.

Aerosoles
Bring your teacher ID shopping at Aerosoles to save 15% on footwear priced $39.99 or higher. If you can’t visit a store location, you can also receive the discount by placing your order over the phone.

New York and Co.
New York and Co. goes above and beyond to offer their Big Apple for the Teacher program. Sign-up online to get 15-percent off in-store purchases and special offers emailed to you throughout the year.

The Limited: 15% off with pay stub or teacher ID card.

J. Crew
The next time you’re shopping at J. Crew, whip out that school ID to save 15% on your purchase. This discount is also available at the Factory Stores.

CJ Banks/Christopher and Banks
Get the looks you love for less with 10-percent off purchases from both retailers. This offer is only valid in-store, and excludes discounts on other special sale events. Just show the cashier your school ID at checkout.

Madewell
Teachers who show a valid ID at checkout can get a 15% discount off their purchase. The offer is not available for online orders.

Talbots
Update your wardrobe before the next school year starts with the 15% off discount from Talbots. It can be used for any full-price, in-store purchases with a valid ID.

Easy Spirit
Teachers receive 15% off any in-store, full-priced purchases with a valid school ID.

Banana Republic
Bring your valid teacher ID to a Banana Republic store and receive 15% off full-price purchases.


Bose
The Bose offer is primo, particularly for those in need of sonic stimulation. Save up to 15% on most music systems and accessories. Call their Sales Solution Team at 1-800-353-4207 and ask for the “Educator's Program” for pricing and to place an order.

Dell
If your school is affiliated with Dell you can get special pricing on your purchase of a computer or other products. Call Customer Service before paying to apply the discount.

Cell Phone Companies (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint)
This discount varies by provider, but teachers can save loads on a personal cell phone bill, sometimes up to 20 percent a month. Visit your provider's business or discount portal and input your .edu email address to check if your institution is registered.

Adobe
Shop direct from the Adobe Education Store and receive discounts on select software, including bundles and suites. Adobe requires proof of employment as an educator before applying the discount.

Western Digital (WD) Store
Offering digital storage, sharing and protection products, WD store helps you stay organized and protected in the modern age of teaching. They also provide a 20-percent discount to teachers and education staff through the WD Education Store. Create a free account using your school or university address to get started.

Lenovo
Through Lenovo’s Academic Purchase Program, teachers may receive a discount on their purchase. Select your state and school for a list of deals on tablets, computers and laptops.

Sony
Register for the Sony Education Store and save up to 10 percent on select products. If you’re shopping on behalf of your school, head to the Sony Business Store for more appropriate deals.

PureTalk USA
The discount cell phone plan provider offers teachers 20% off their first month of service with the promo code TEACH20.

Academic Superstore
Academic Superstore is an online software outlet that sells a slew of products for up to 85-percent off. Discounts are available year-round with proof of employment as a teacher.

JourneyEd
This is yet another site where educators can find huge savings on popular software. After placing your order, confirm your status as a teacher to apply the discount.


West Elm
Take 10% off your online order or in-store purchase from West Elm, and enjoy modern, sophisticated furniture and home decor for less. Sign up for the “study circle” here, using your .edu address.


Farmers Insurance
Farmers extends additional discounts to teachers, but these special rates vary based on state and prior driving record. For more details, contact a local agent. Farmers also offers free resources for the classroom, including lesson plans and educational documentaries.

Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual extends extra benefits such as a $0 deductible for damage that occurs on school property or during school-related events. Because it’s insurance, rates are dependent on your state and driving record.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Teachers are eligible for a variety of discounted rates at the Swan and Dolphin hotels, located securely in the center of Walt Disney World in Orlando. Currently, teachers and all support staff can secure special hotel rates starting at $139 per night (valid through December 23, 2014). Availability also varies based on season and demand. Mention you're an educator when booking.

Marriott Hotels
Marriott grants teachers a discount at a slew of hotels across the nation. Whether you book online or in-person, show your school ID at check-in to receive the special rate. Rules on this discount are a bit vague -- they mention government employees, which would imply only public school employees -- but most hotel employees don't bite. Feel free to ask.

SeaWorld
Register for the Teacher Study Pass program, an exclusive for K-12 teachers in Florida, Texas and Southern California, and get unlimited free admission for the year. Bring a copy of your teaching certificate, a current pay stub and photo ID to the SeaWorld front gate to obtain a new pass or renew an old one.

National Park Service
Show a valid school ID at a slew of National Park Service visitor centers across the nation and receive 15-percent off many purchases. The discount doesn't apply to park entry fees, camping fees or Smokey the Bear petting zoo fees.


Kennedy Space Center
Florida treats its K-12 teachers well and occasionally lets folks from Georgia in on the fun. Registered educators from both states are eligible for a free, full-fledged Educator Study Pass. Show a valid teaching certificate and recent pay stub to any ticket agent for an annual pass.

Legoland Florida
Florida teachers K-12 can enjoy an entire year of free admission with the Florida Teacher Pass to both Legoland and Legoland Water Park. Bring your most recent paystub, Florida photo ID and teaching certificate to receive your pass.

Legoland California
The California Legoland isn’t quite as generous as its counterpart in Florida, but teachers can still get free admission on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Additionally, teachers are eligible for free admission during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to May 11, and again on May 31. Call in advance for more details about eligible weekends.

Elvis Presley's Graceland
K-12 teachers receive free admission to tour the former Memphis, Tenn. estate of The King with a valid school ID or recent pay stub or dated letter on school letterhead stating you’re a teacher at your school.














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