Did you know that homeschooling parents are entitled to receive discounts offered to public school teachers or private tutors!
To get these discount, you will need some physical proof you are a teacher before going to a business and asking for an educator discount. Continue reading to see how to create your own homeschool educator’s id!
What Types of Businesses May Offer Teacher Discounts…
Homeschoolers have asked and received discounts at all sorts of places of business:
- Arts & Crafts
- Bookstores
- Catalog Suppliers of all sorts of things
- Computer Stores (computer hardware and software for teacher & students)
- Craft Supply Stores
- Furniture Stores (student desks & chairs)
- General Merchandise
- Hardware Stores (For all those bookshelves and projects)
- Museums
- Music Stores
- Office Supply
- Science Stores
- Sporting goods
If you do not already know that an educator discount is offered, who do you ask? When you go to a place of business, ask for the general manager or for the sales person in charge of corporate accounts at larger businesses. Ask that person if they give an “educators’ discount” BEFORE you tell them you are a homeschooler. A “yes” answer will give them less room to wiggle out once you do tell them you homeschool. If they say “yes,” tell them you are a homeschool educator (No need to go into great detail.) and you’d like to apply to get an educators’ discount.
What You Will Need
You will definitely need an educator ID card that proves you are a teacher. You can create one easily on your computer with My Teaching Library’s Homeschool ID resource!
Sometimes, some businesses may also want you to have a statement on letterhead from your school saying you are authorized by that school to make purchases. If this is the case, simply create a letterhead on your own computer, state that you, as the educator, are authorized by that school (your homeschool – create your own homeschool ‘name’) to make purchases and have it signed by the ‘principal’ (your spouse or close family member)!
Most businesses will only require an educator ID, but just know that you ‘may’ have a business that wants a letter of authorization as well so you may want to have one handy.
Known Businesses that Give Discounts
As of the writing of this article, the below are businesses that are known to give educator discounts. These businesses may change the eligibility at any time.
Ann Taylor Loft Teacher Discount
Fat Brain Toys Teacher Discount
JoAnn Teacher Discount & Homeschool Educator Discount
Kennelly Keys Music Teacher Discount
Office Max & Office Depot Teacher Discount
Oriental Trading Discount Teaching Supplies & Stationary
Staples Teacher Rewards Program
Books-A-Million Teacher Discount
Half Price Books Teacher Discount
Remember, it never hurts to ask so don’t hesitate to inquire if a business offers an educator discount! If you find a discount that isn’t listed above, would you comment below and let us know? Thank you in advance!
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