Preparing for the upcoming school year, as district-wide classroom budgets seem to get smaller and smaller, is an expensive endeavor. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be. That is, if you know where to go for the most affordable school supplies, classroom decorations, and more. Instead of walking into your local Michael’s (We love that store as much as you!), head online because you don’t want to miss these prices. The following websites (some that you use for your personal purchases, like Amazon, in addition to other lesser-known websites such as Oriental Trading Co.) will help you save on everything for this back-to-school season.
Amazon–Amazon has a lot to offer teachers of all grade levels. Everything from office supplies to furniture to books, all in one place. You can also access affordable technology on Amazon, including Kindles and eBooks, video projectors, and computer accessories. What’s more, sign up for Prime membership ($99/year) and you’ll skip the shipping costs and get what you need in two days. Now there’s no reason to have a melt down on the first day of school because you forgot something important; just order from Amazon Prime and it will be there by the end of the week.
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优惠券–优惠券provides a surprisingly wide variety of coupons that teachers can take advantage of as you prep for the school year ahead. Some of the best coupons to look for include:
- 书籍和杂志：从Barnes and Noble获得折扣，数百万，学术和各种杂志，非常适合非小说类课堂阅读。
- Paper and Craft Supplies: Look for coupons for online shopping at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Office Max. While you may have these in your town, you’ll save time by not having to go into the store.
- 教室海报：Vistaprint和HP的优惠券将使您更便宜地创建和打印自己的海报。
Oriental Trading Co.–This craft website has an entire section for “Teacher Supplies” where everything is sorted into categories such as Bulletin Board Supplies, Reading Corner, Classroom Decorations, and Dry Erase. There’s also an area dedicated to awards and incentives, with a variety of cards, certificates, trophies, and ribbons to purchase for classroom contests and projects. And, if you have a toy chest, you can fill it on the cheap by shopping in bulk, which this website also offers. Oriental Trading Co. has a 110 percent lowest price guarantee policy and discount incentives for referring friends. They also offer daily discounts to save on shipping so you can be sure to get the most bang for your buck.
教师仓库–虽然课堂装饰比学生的书籍和用品更重要，但如果您的学校需要他们，您可能别无选择。您可能会在第一天熟悉强制性的墙壁和公告板装饰。通过与教师仓库购物，又可以节省一年的装饰，该仓库提供了各种必要的手工艺品：边界，图表，横幅，地图，信件等。您还会以高昂的价格找到游戏，办公用品，手工艺品以及教材。利用每周的销售和许可项目，并注册其忠诚度奖励计划，以节省更多。
Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher, offers some节省学校用品的好提示at Staples. She also includes some excellent ways to find funding to help pay for those needed items.
And, if you’re a Texas teacher, don’t forget about the Sales Tax holiday on August 5-7. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save you about $8 on every $100 you spend. Details on the holiday are available这里.
Whether it’s your first or fifteenth year teaching, don’t stress over spending to get your classroom ready for fall. Use your innate teacher resourcefulness to find the best deals available and you’ll have the best room on the hall at the very best price.
Do you have other great places or ways to save on back-to-school supplies? Please share them with our readers in the Comments section below!
Jessica Thiefels is the editor of Whooo’s Reading and an education blogger who’s been featured in publications such as PBS.org, EdTech Digest, and Daily Genius. Her favorite books growing up were My Side of the Mountain and The Giver, and she hopes to inspire a similar love of reading in students and educators.