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Homeschool Discounts The following businesses offer discounts to homeschoolers. Note: though believed correct, please phone the establishments ahead of time to confirm. Much of this list is compliments of Kate Taylor. Thanks Kate! Art Media, Inc. in Portland & Vancouver Bible's Plus in Graham,WA, has homeschool
consignment and NEW teaching B. Dalton bookstore, 20% Barnes & Noble Borders Books Half Price Books, 10% Hollywood Video, free movie rentals. Just ask for their educator's card. It lets you pick up a movie for free, subject to title restrictions. JoAnn Fabrics Kinko's, 10% Learning Palace, Vancouver 10% with a $25 minimum purchase Office Max, 10% Olympia Potters & Artists Supply in Olympia, WA 10% Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, $5.00 off membership PacificInk.com, 10% give back program, homeschoolers eligible Pacific Science Center, $7 off annual membership Pufferbelly Toys in St. Helens Puyallup fair tickets Staples Storyteller Books in Vancouver, 10% Waldenbooks, 20% Walmart, fabric department for "home ec" projects, 10% Money Saving Tips for Homeschoolers * Use Your Library, especially for books you won't read over and over again. Many libraries have computers, videos, CDs and other learning tools in addition to books. Get to know your librarian, and she will be happy to help. * If you choose to provide your child with lessons in a particular area (for instance, music), see if you can find an older homeschooler to teach -- she will understand the finances of a homeschooler :-). Or trade lessons, teaching something you are an expert on. * Use both sides of the paper. Sounds simple, but few people actually do it. Also, use the backs of junk mail, and open the junk mail envelopes and use them. * Seek out volunteer opportunities. Your high schooler who volunteers at the zoo will learn much more about zoology than he could from a book. The whole family participating in a local area clean up learns a valuable lesson on their environment. Even the grade schooler who weeds the neighbor's garden is learning about community service. * If you can, invest in annual passes that have reciprocal benefits. Depending upon your area, there may be several hands-on science, art or technology museums within driving distance. * Most state-run and many privately run zoos, aquariums, museums, and historical sites offer free admission to Homeschoolers, and many of them offer special programs if you call in advance. * Try before you buy, if possible. Especially with expensive curricula. Don't spend the money until you KNOW you'll use it. * Buy your books used. Used Curriculum Providers. Except for consumable workbooks, many books are still relevant years after publication. * Both Barnes & Noble and Borders Books offer teachers and educators 20% off the publisher's list price on a single purchase of hardcover or paperback titles for use in the classroom.
All information is presented as just that, information. Believed to be correct and in good faith. But always check out any person offering services to your own satisfaction. Click the appropriate words
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