Lakeshore Learning Store

Over the years I have enjoyed this store and can often find creative ways to teach my kids. Today I was treated very poorly and therefore the low rating. They send me tons of texts and emails with coupons which is nice because they are quite pricey. The clerks are usually very encouraging of using several coupons and in fact told me in the past where to get coupon codes. Today the cashier was outright rude to me when I used a handful of coupons. «Where did you get those!!!» In a condescending voice. She even called her manager and whispered for several minutes about me. I asked her what was wrong with using coupons and her response was «oh things are changing. We have to keep a close eye on coupon use.» So I ask «can I not use coupons?» «You can use them we just have to keep a close eye and it’s coming from way high up». Here I am spending a ton of money and this woman made me feel like a criminal over coupons that saved me a few dollars. I will take my business elsewhere.

People working there were helpful! We got everything we needed for a teacher photo shoot!

This store is so awesome. My family loves to come here they have some fun stuff you can play with while you shop. Every toy has some sort of learning behind it. The staff is very nice and they have stuff in all price ranges. They helped us pick the perfect stuff for my sons science project. I even found some toys i liked. They also mentioned that i can get a discount if i check in on Unilocal.Super awesome all around we will be back again very soon

I’m not a teacher but I went in here tonight to get a Xmas gift and what a cute place this is. It was definitely kid and teacher central and had everything from games to books to school supplies to teacher essentials.
The guy who helped me was very friendly, I showed him a picture of what I needed and I was out the door in 5 minutes with my gift.
I’ll definitely recommend this store to all my friends that are teachers!

came to this location because I was in town visiting a good friend of mine, former NFL line backer for the SD chargers. and his lovely daughter.
this paticular store is one of their smaller stores but still great. I have been to most in my area when my own kids were little. This like all of their stores stock great learning materials for kids. everything you need to help your child learn and grow. books. educational toys. too many items to list.
This paticular day I came in to look for «chore charts» for my friends two little girls. I wasnt sure if they still made them since its been several years since I had visited lakeshore. I now have one teenager and one college student. I was happy to see they still carried chore charts .huge laminated charts you can use to teach your child personal responsibilities. you use a dry erase marker fill in the list of chores after each task is completed your child marks it off with an x at the end of the week if everything is completed they can recieve a reward… the kit comes with reward coupons in which you fill out just whatever reward you choose. for example .a picnic in the park. or mani pedi
party.sleep over etc. you decide with your child what those rewards will be… this kit is super easy to use and fun
kids get excited to do their chores and look forward to their rewards. I had a great time putting this together for my friend and his daughters. I used my teacher discount card as I used to home school one of my kids for awhile but parents can get a frequent buyer reward card dont forget to do it. it takes some $$ off of your bill… come check it out, bring your child because while parents shop they have in store arts and crafts they can enjoy.

I went to Lakeshore for the first time last weekend and was really impressed. I was looking for ideas/​materials for my job as a speech-​language pathologist, and there were so many wonderful materials — books, toys, organization tools, games, and more. The employees were also really nice and helpful. My sister and I got asked at least three times if we needed any assistance, even though the store was pretty crowded.
The only reason that I am giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 is that it is pretty pricey. Fortunately, they have great opportunities to save money. I got a free tote for signing up for their text messages, which I’ve already gotten and include discounts on purchase. You can also join their Teacher’s Club for free, which gives you additional discounts. Plus, on top of all that, I am also receiving e-​mails with coupons in them. I held off on buying too much my first trip so that I could take advantage of these discounts, and I’m guessing that after shopping at Lakeshore more, I’ll eventually bump my rating up to 5 stars.

This is by far the best store when it comes to learning materials and educational toys. If you sign up for their text alert, they send you coupons for up to 20% off. I usually get supplies from here for my little one and they are always filled with great selection of books and posters.

I’ve never shop here because I have no kids, but I really like to come just to check on the amazing products they offer. Everything here inspires education — all toys and products are made to help kids with learning process. Its just perfect! Instead of taking your kids to shop at toys R us I truly recommend you to bring they here!

Oddly the checkout clerk went to explain they only honor their own discount when I showed him the Unilocal discount generated by the Unilocal check in with the valid expiration date! Got reduce stars just for service issues. Store awesome supplies for homeschooling or clasdroom.

I am so excited I found this place!
They offer a great selection of workbooks and games
I am seriously gonna stock up!
But parking is simple and you get a 20% coupon for checking in
New items are arriving April 15^th!

I love the options this store offers. I work in educational travel with EF Explore America and stop in at this store all the time for supplies. They have a great selection, and a very friendly staff.

I checked in to use the 20% off coupon but the girl at the register told me then only accept Lakeshore coupons. Thanks for nothing! I went in to specifically use the coupon but had I known I wouldn’t have wasted my time.

I am a big fan of Lakeshore Learning! Not only do they have educational and fun toys/​projects you can purchase for your kids… but they offer FREE CRAFTS on Saturdays. My kids love them! The woman (can’t remember her name) who helps with the crafts is sweet, friendly and ever so patient with them. They love coming here for that very reason.

Great place for teacher resources aka Teacher Heaven!
If you subscribe to their texts program you get coupons that really come in handy.
They always have things on sale whether its the beginning of the school year or the end. I have my card on My keychain so even if I get stuff that’s not marked down I always get a discount !
Btw you don’t have to be a teacher to get the discount benefits !
They also offer workshops on Saturdays, so you can bring the kiddies to make crafts and look at new books, maybe even get a Spanish book or cd? A continent puzzle, a sensory book in Spanish, a cd about animal songs, whatever their little minds are interested in they must have it!
I could spend hours and hours just looking at all the books, different teaching resources and colorful things to decorate classrooms with.
Sometimes I just come in for fun, but I always end up buying stuff :)
The staff is always super friendly and very helpful. They always keep you up to date on workshops or upcoming sales.
The store has a section where kids can just sit down and look at books or listen to the CDs that they are playing.
I’ve never seen a child going out of control in this store. They always seem to feel at ease because they can pretty much touch everything and find something to keep themselves occupied.

Wow… Literally any teaching tool is available here! I was super stoked because I got the coolest art and scrapbook portfolio to organize and keep my tyke’s large masterpieces… ON SALE! I scored because they only go on sale twice a year. Yep… I got two.
Check in for a discount on one non-​sale item.
Great place to buy games!
They also do free activities for kids on Saturdays. See pix.
And super nice folks work here.

I still enjoy coming to this place at the beginning of the school year. I come here, not only because they always have exactly what I need, but they always have good sales and teacher discounts with membership in their Teacher Club. (
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I picked a class set of desk name tags with useful curriculum information on them, and I picked up some Common Core supported materials in writing, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. They were all at reasonable prices after the discount was applied. Oh yes, with a check in, you will receive and additional 25% off on non sale item. I did, yippee!
The employees are very helpful and very friendly at the register. Now I need to focus and start preparing for the upcoming school year.

This is a great store! The Staff is helpful. Store is well organized. Everything I could ever need to enteratin and help my 4 year old daughter learn in color. What a nice place to find learning type toys and games for our youth. Great for teachers, parents, grandparents and gift shoppers.

I stopped in here to return some leftover party games. I was helped immediately, we bought more stuff, the staff was great and helpful, store was clean, plenty of parking, and the selections are the best!
Great place to buy birthday gifts too!

As a teacher, it is my duty to LOVE this store!
$ 0.29/ft. lamination! Heck yes! :)

The staff here is friendly and helpful. They have tons of great educational supplies. Although some things are on the more expensive side, you will find quality things here. This is the first store that always gets recommended to me by veteran teachers. I just wish they had a better teacher rewards card. As it stands I think you get 10 cents off the lamination and a 10−15% off things like posterboards. They send out coupons and deals through email occasionally but keep your eyes peeled for the storewide sales! :)