Homeschool
Educator Discounts!
Discounts to homeschoolers are a privilege that we
should use reasonably and respectfully. Do not expect a discount on
that new romance book claiming it is for literature study. Each
retailer is different, however, call first to get the details. Not all
stores in all locations will offer the discount, again, call ahead if
there is any question. Make sure you carry proper homeschool
identification, such as a copy of your letter of intent, membership
card such as HSLDA or your local support group card.
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Staples
Educator
Appreciation Day starting in August!
Click Here for information on a Staples Educator Appreciation
Day at a location in your area. Or call 1-888-636-9555 for information
on their Teacher Rewards Program
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Border's Bookstores - If you are a homeschooler and can provide any
applicable state certification, you are also eligible for the 20%
Classroom Discount Card. Homeschoolers in states without certification
should contact a manager at the store for instructions on how to
document your status as a homeschooler. The 20% discount will be
applied to the list price of books, music and videos purchased in a
Borders store for use in the classroom or for classroom preparation
(DVDs, non-stock special orders, used and out-of-print books, shipping,
electronics, video games, periodicals and gift certificates are
excluded).
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Office
Depot - Educator Card available. Sign up at your
local store with appropriate identification as homeschool educator.
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Office Max - MaxPerks program
offers cash rebates for in-store and online purchases
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Barnes and Noble Educator's
Discount Card available in stores only - 20% off books. Take
appropriate identification for home schooling and it can be processed
at the desk.
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Waldenbooks - Discount card -
get punches to receive a store credit
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B Dalton Books offers 20%
discount to teachers and educators.
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Borders
Books 20% off, even on bargain books
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Campbell's
Soup now allows
homeschoolers to participate in its Labels for Education program.
It looks as if this labels for education program is now only available
to homeschool groups
and not individual families, Call to verify.
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Michael's Crafts - 10% discount
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Hobby Lobby gives 10% off. Go to the managers
desk with you state registration paper
- Henne's
Drafting & Art Supply - up to 25%
discount to educators including homeschoolers
- Joann Crafts - 10%
in-store discount. You need to apply in store and get a 25%
discount on your entire purchase the day that you apply.
- Hancock Fabrics 10% off entire
purchase even if you have a coupon: email them for a teachers 'Red
Apple card'
- Half Price Books
– 10% with educator discount card
- Kinko’s - 20% off
with educator discount card
- Book Warehouse/The Book
Market/Foozles – 15% discount
- SprySoft
- online software company that offers homeschoolers academic
versions of popular software.
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Apple Computer -
limited amount of products per year offered at discount
Dell – (limited amount of products per year)
discounts of 2-4%
- 10% discount Hollywood
Video - Free video rental for classroom use (call to confirm
as some stores say they are no longer doing this.)
- Blockbuster
Video - Free video rental for classroom use
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Scholastic Book Fairs The link will take you to
their webpage and you can find your nearest location. My first book
fair was pretty amazing. Boxes of books all over the place, and they
carry cd's too! Scholastic does not advertise their book fairs. Since
we are homeschoolers we may attend. I do not recall them checking my id
when we went the previous times. Check site for dates of sales.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/fairs/warehouse/
Many museums offer a special
membership to educators, so it is always worth it to ask.
Some museums and zoos will give you special memberships that allow you
into multiple zoos or museums. You might even consider a yearly
membership if they offer it so you can visit as often as you'd like.
Many stores do offer discounts
to educators, if you are not sure the best way is to ask if they offer
discounts to educators and find out if it is extended to homeschoolers
as well. Be prepared to show identification that you are a homeschool
parent. If they don't offer discounts to homeschoolers, nicely let them
know that there are many homeschool families in this area that would
benefit from shopping at that store. If a competitor offers a discount
to homeschool educators, they would most likely want to know.
IF
you know of other discounts, feel free to contact me with more
information.
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