(Find additional stores and locations near you by checking your local Yellow Pages under "School Supplies-Retail.")
Berean Christian Stores
3434 W. Greenway Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(N.E. corner of 35th & Greenway)
602-843-2200
7401 West Bell Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-979-7500
Mon - Sat, 9am - 9pm
Sun, 1pm - 5pm
Christian & homeschool materials.
Best Buy (several locations)
Educational software.
*Blockbuster
Students in grades K-8 receive free rentals
for good grades. Children who have an A or B average on their report card can present
the report card at their neighborhood Blockbuster store to receive
one free Blockbuster Favorite rental.
*Bookman's
1056 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa AZ
480-835-0505
8034 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ
(19th Ave & Northern)
602-433-0255
Arizona's largest used book store and entertainment exchange with additional locations in Tucson, Flagstaff, and Sierra Vista. Trade your used books, cassettes, records, CD's, DVD's, videos, audio tapes, magazines, comics, software, video games, board games and puzzles for other items. Each store offers community room reservations and special events for all ages.
Bookmans Kid's Club for ages 4-14 provides a 10% discount on all purchases, plus members receive a free book for their birthday!
*Bookstar/B. Dalton/Barnes & Noble (several locations)
Books & current issues of homeschooling magazines; 20% discount for home educators.
*Borders (several locations)
Borders offers a Homeschool Educator 20% discount on books for homeschool teachers. They will give you a special card that gives you a discount every time you shop there. With a current educator discount card you can also be placed on their mailing list to learn about upcoming educator functions and additional offers.
Comp USA (several locations)
Educational software.
*Fairy GodMothers Resale
Fairy Godmothers Resale in Anthem (located across from the strip mall that has
Curves, Rays Pizza and Scrapbooks to Remember) is giving all homeschoolers 20% off their entire
purchase. You can get a lot for the money and
all the clothes are in excellent condition.
Just let them know you are a homeschooler.
602-863-6000 or 800-851-6001
16461 N. 25th Ave
Phoenix AZ 85023
The largest inventory in the Southwest for teachers, librarians, educators, and parents! Wholesale prices, enormous selection, friendly service and efficient delivery. Warehouse open six days a week; full catalog available at website; discount to homeschoolers.
*Half Price Books
4322 E. Cactus Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
(Across from PV Mall, between Comp USA and Target)
Buy books at half price, plus homeschoolers receive a 10% discount. You can also get cash for your books, music, videos, DVDs and software (but unfortunately they won't offer very much for them - the credits at Bookman's are a better deal).
*Hammett's Learning World (formerly Teaching Tools)
420 E. Bell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(in Safeway Plaza)
602-863-0335
Instructional materials, teaching aids, educational toys & games; J.L. Hammett Co. products; 10% discount.
*Hollywood Video - free video rental of educational videos to homeschoolers
Lakeshore Learning Store
4819 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(Located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Town Centre)
480-940-7700
4727 E. Bell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(Located in Tatum Point Centre)
480-482-7900
Innovative learning materials and top-quality educational products make Lakeshore a favorite with teachers, parents, and kids! From language and literacy to science and mathematics, they carry the very best in school supplies, teaching materials and classroom tools for early childhood, elementary, high school and adult education. What began as a single toy store is now a rapidly growing retail chain, offering educational books and supplies for all ages and needs, and a fabulous - and huge - selection of art supplies, toys, games, and more.
Learning Express
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix
(Located in the Desert Ridge Marketplace at Tatum & Loop 101)
480-563-3533
7342 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
480-905-1522
13375 W. Grand Ave., Surprise
623-584-7803
3668 W. Anthem Way, Suite B142, Anthem
623-465-4661
High quality toys and games to inspire young minds, from infants to teens.
*Learning is Fun
Village Fair Shopping Center
12643 N. 48th St. (Tatum Blvd.)
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(South end, next to Best Buy)
602-996-4660
Instructional materials, teaching aids, study guides, math manipulatives, science kits, art supplies, educational toys and games, books, "Learning Resources" brand products, and a clearance rack with a wide variety of products at a 50% discount! It's a friendly and fun place to browse through thousands of items for use in the classroom and at home. Sign up for their mailing list and you will receive special offers and coupons for 25% off purchases.
Michaels Arts & Crafts Store (several locations)
Art & craft materials, scrapbooking, stickers, science kits, activity sets, holiday items; demos and kids club on weekends. Pick up an events calendar at the store or view the schedule on their website.
5070 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(1 1/2 blocks north of Camelback)
602-263-4039 or 1-877-994-3399
Your homeschool music education specialist - sheet music, songbooks, instruments, musical instruction, software, videos, gifts, games, and more musical resources for homeschoolers.
*Office Max (several locations)
School supplies, art & craft materials, software & office products. Join MaxPerks for Teachers and start earning dollars for future supply needs every time you shop with OfficeMax. Earn $10 for every $75 spent on eligible products...up to a total of $100 annually!
For more details, click here.
Sam's Club (several locations)
Educational software & books.
*Scrapper's Garden
385 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 2, Gilbert AZ 85234 480-813-2093
10% discount off regular prices for homeschoolers
*Staples (several locations)
School supplies, art & craft materials, software & office products. Staples has a Teacher Reward Program. As a Teacher Reward member, you will receive a $10 Staples reward certificate each time you accumulate $100 in purchases, plus receive 15% off all copy center services. Visit your local Staples store for an enrollment form. Or, call the Teacher Rewards Hotline at 1-888-636-9555 and join over the phone.
For more details and a downloadable enrollment form, click here. (Customers may be asked to provide proof such as a pay stub/teaching certificate from a school or Homeschool Association.)
The Teaching Center
5636 N. 51st Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
(2 blocks S. of Bethany Home Rd.)
623-937-3835
Discount school supplies, preschool thru high school.
5638 N. 51st Ave., Glendale AZ 85301 (623)463-6463
6830 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix AZ 85017 (602)589-0277
4961 W. Bell Rd., Glendale AZ 85308 (602)298-8440
1941 W. Guadalupe, Mesa AZ 85202 (480)839-1771
Their online catalog contains one of the largest selections of teaching supplies anywhere, including favorite products from popular homeschool publishers. Their corporate office is located at 5638 N. 51st Ave. in Glendale. Even better, they have 3 stores in Arizona for "hands-on" homeschool shopping year-round!
Wide World of Maps
2626 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-279-2323
1444 W. Southern Ave., Mesa AZ 85210
480-844-1134
7325 East Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale AZ
602-279-2323
Huge selection of maps, globes, geography-related books & games.
Did You Know...? Educator discounts are often available for teachers and homeschoolers.
In general, to obtain these discounts you will need to show some sort of proof that you qualify as an educator. (For homeschoolers this may be your membership card from AFHE, HSLDA, or local support group.
A copy of your Affidavit of Intent to Home
School that you filed with the County School Superintendent will also work.) Places that may offer Educator Discounts include arts
& crafts stores, bookstores, computer stores, hardware stores, museums,
music stores, office supply stores, science stores, sewing stores,
sporting goods, video stores, etc. Just ask! See the General
Manager or go to the Customer Service desk and apply for the Educator Discount before making your purchase. Stores that provide discounts or other special offers are marked with an asterisk (*).
P.S. I was told that Jo-Ann's Fabrics & Crafts also provides discounts for homeschoolers. If you are aware of any other stores that offer educational discounts, please let me know by e-mailing .
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