Back to School Deals for Teachers 2010 |
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As if we're all not stressed enough about going back to school, now we have to worry about spending money on clothes, classroom decorations, school supplies and all the other must-haves that accompany a new school year.
To save you some anxiety and make the most of your time and money, we've found the best back-to-school deals for teachers:
One-stop Savings
Before going into store-by-store list, I'd like to share some brilliant advice I just got: Hit the Sunday ads!
Word is, Office Max, Walmart, Target and other big retailers will meet the lowest advertised prices on items. In one trip, one mom saved $30 and lots of time by showing up armed with her ads. I’m not sure if this is a national policy, so it’s probably a good idea to call the store you’re visiting before filling up your cart.
Remember: Bring the ads with you!!
Now back to the highlights on highlighters and other such school supplies. You may want to make your first stop Staples. When asking about deals, Staples seems to top everyone's list.
TeachHUB Exclusive Savings
We're working with some amazing education supplies to hook our TeachHUB visitors up with deals. For Back-to-School, save 10% at SchoolSupplyGiant.com, an online teacher store with low prices and free shipping on orders of $75 or more.
Visit TeachHUB's Member Insider Deals page for updates on the latest discounts we've arranged for you.
Save on School Supplies
Deals will vary week to week, but these big box stores usually offer the best deals. Visit these links for the latest deals this week!
Show your school idea to extend limits on super-cheap supplies. For instance one cent folders are limited to 5 per customer, but teachers can get 25.
Check out the Teacher Appreciation Day coming up near you. The first 100 teachers get free gifts.
If you're a Max Card for Teachers member, you need to take advantage of Teacher Appreciation Day Aug. 8. Teachers get a reusable bag. Anything you can fit in that bag is 15% off.
In the past, they've also offered free laminating for teachers toward the end of August. Word is that promotion might be significantly downgraded, but ask your local store if they will be offering anything similar this year.
As of yet, Walmart hasn't announced any special teacher savings events, but it's always one of the cheapest places around for school supplies. Stay tuned for updates on any special promotions!
Supplies will get cheaper as that first day of school gets closer, so you might want to wait a few weeks for the best deals. Regardless of your shopping timeline, don't forget to get the lowest prices in one stop by bringing in ads from local competitors for them to beat!
Year-Round Teacher Deals
Their Star Teacher Program lets you earn money back on purchases, percent varies depending on product, for you and your school.
This bookseller always offers 20% off classroom purchases (I trust that you can be creative enough to make that fit just about anything.)
For you crafty ones out there, Joann Fabrics offers a Teacher Discount 15% off purchases year round. Joann Fabric is also hosting Teacher Appreciation Days Aug. 14 & 15 where teachers get 20% off and a free tote bag.
Clothes
15% off with valid teacher ID
Initial 20% discount and special deals throughout the year
Ed Tech Deals
Special Back to School Promotion
Free iPod touch with purchase of a Mac
Also check out iTunes University for free classroom downloads
Special promotional deals on Educator page
Otherwise, 7% discount on most other items
Up to 15% when you sign up for the Academic Purchase Program as a student or teacher
This site was recommended to TeachHUB.com for having consistently low prices. Carry a lot of computer software and accessories.
Tax Breaks
Even with the economy in the gutter, 18 states are offering tax holidays for back-to-school shoppers. Search tax holidays by state in this USA Today article to find out if you're state is participating and when you can shop tax-free.
What other amazing deals and discounts have you come across? Share in the comments section!
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http://www.myeducationdiscount.com/
Otherwise, it's a 25% discount: http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_teachingzone-teacherbenefits?sc_eid2=bannerteachingsave-92209
I'm a teacher in Sweden and I'm just wondering... Do you have to buy your own supplies if you work in the states? Doesn't the school pay for teacher supplies?