Welcome to The Teachers' Lounge™
The Teachers' Lounge is St. Louis' finest Parent/Teacher Store. We pride
ourselves on having the best customer service and product selection in the
industry. Our team members are happy to assist you in finding the perfect
educational product for your classroom or home. We carry over 6,000 of the
best educational products on the market and also have a selection of over
30,000 products in our on-line store. Stop by and visit us today!
06/29/2011 Newsletter: 20-25% Off Mailbox Books!
Closed on July 4th
 The Teachers' Lounge will be closed on Monday, July 4th. We hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Mailbox Savings Days
 Join us this week for our very special Mailbox Savings Days! Stop by The Teachers' Lounge to see the latest books from Mailbox. You'll receive 20% off EVERY Mailbox item including Special Orders! This sale is running July 3rd through July 9th, so don't miss out!
Plus, come see us on Wed., July 6th and meet our fabulous Mailbox Rep, Greg! He'll be here to show you great new products and can answer any of your questions. He'll also be giving everyone 25% OFF Mailbox products while he's here! This is the absolute best time to shop with the BIGGEST DISCOUNT.
Last Day for 50% Off!
 We extended our sidewalk sale of 50% off the white sticker price of all of our clearance items, but these terrific prices will only be in effect through the end of the day on Sunday, July 3rd. This is your LAST CHANCE to search through hundreds of items including bulletin board sets, borders, games, toys, and more to find HUGE BARGAINS. Stock your classroom with GREAT ITEMS at LOW PRICES!
Teacher Workshops
 We have developed a new series of workshops that we will start debuting this week! Some of our classes are SOLD OUT, and some have a few spots available, so be sure to call soon if you are interested in one of our classes as space is limited.
The cost for each workshop is $25.00. This cost will cover the materials for all make-and-take projects. Each attendee will receive a $10.00 voucher to use on the purchase of any in-stock products the day of the workshop. You must register in advance to attend. Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to register.
•All About Me (PreK-2): July 5 - 6:00-7:30 PM (Only 5 Spots Available)
& July 7 - 10:30 AM-Noon (SOLD OUT!)
Let your students be the stars of your class. Learn how to fill your lesson plans with cute and creative “All About Me” activities that promote self-esteem. We’ll discuss art projects, learning
centers, student displays, games, and more. Get great ideas for the beginning of school, open house, or anytime of year. Each attendee will create a make-n-take project and will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
•Language Arts: A Hands-On Approach (Grades 3-8):
July 12 - 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Only 6 Spots Available)
& July 14- 10:30 AM-Noon (Only 4 Spots Available)
How do you reach those kinesthetic learners in your language arts classroom? Use lots of hands-on activities! We’ll show you some easy ways to incorporate tactile learning experiences while teaching your students grammar, spelling, writing, and more. Get your students out of their desks as you incorporate movement into your lessons. Help your class remember more material by using great games and other creative tricks in your classroom. Each attendee will create a make-n-take project and will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
•Organizing Your School Year (PreK-8):
July 21 - 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (SOLD OUT!)
Repeat Workshop-- Back By Popular Demand! Want some great ideas for getting everything organized this school year? Join us as we discuss ways to keep teacher tools, classroom decoratives, and student work neater and easier to find. We’ll also discuss ways to make a general plan for the year and how to stay ahead of the game to keep from doing things at the last minute. Each attendee will create a make-n-take project and will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
•The Latest Interactive Whiteboard Tools (PreK-8):
July 26 - 6:00 – 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT!)
& July 28 10:30 AM - Noon (SOLD OUT!)
Join us as we explore some terrific new learning tools! As interactive whiteboards are becoming more popular, more and more wonderful software is being developed for them. Let us show you how you can get the most out of your new whiteboard. It doesn’t matter what brand of board you have or what subject area you teach, we’ll have something for everyone. You won’t believe how easily you can incorporate this new technology into your classroom curriculum. Each attendee will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
Art Days
 Kids can come to The Teachers’ Lounge to create their very own works of art! These open-ended projects are perfect for kids of all ages. Each session costs only $5, and your little Picassos can bring their creations home to proudly display for everyone to see! Registration is required and space is limited. Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to register today! Our class for this week is SOLD OUT, but space is still available for all of our other Art Days.
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July 8: My Handprint (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 3 and up can make an everlasting work of art. We’ll use super-soft air-dry clay to create our own handprints and will decorate them with paint. (SOLD OUT!)
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July 15: Mini Pop-Up Book (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 3 and up can create a 4”x5” hard cover pop-up book with 10 pages! Use mini markers, stickers and accents to decorate.
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July 22: Make Your Own Sock Puppet (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 3 and up can transform a sock into a fuzzy friend. This craft features dozens of peel and stick felt shapes, self-adhesive wiggly eyes and fuzzy fun embellishments.
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July 29: Wind-Up Workshop Animals (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 7 and up can create their very own wind-up animal! Use wind-up mechanisms, colorful card stock cut-outs, fuzzy stickers, wiggly eyes, mini markers, and craft accents to make a unique piece of moveable art.
Little Teacher Workshops
 Does your child LOVE to play school at home? If so, be sure to sign him or her up for our Little Teacher Workshops. We’ll create cute teacher tools to use in our own home classrooms. Plus, we’ll share super secret teacher tips that only the best teachers know. These are great classes for all kids ages 6-12. Each class costs $25 and includes all of the needed materials for our make-and-take projects. Plus, each child will receive a $10 gift card to the store to use on the day of the class.
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July 14: Totally Terrific Teacher Tools (1:00-2:30 PM) Let’s get our classrooms in order by creating some great teacher tools. We’ll make teacher ID badges, a behavior management board for our students, and a grading kit to help us manage all of our students’ work.
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July 21: Great Games Galore (1:00-2:30 PM) Design your very own HUGE game boards to share with your class. We’ll learn how to use border, stickers, and accents to create great games to use for any subject area. You can even use these games when you need to review for your own tests.
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July 28: Big Book Bonanza (1:00-2:30 PM) Make reading fun in your classroom! Use border, construction paper, accents, and more to create some cute big books to share with your students. We’ll also discuss some great extension activities for your favorite stories.
06/23/2011 Newsletter: Sidewalk Sale This Weekend!
Don't Miss Our Annual Sidewalk Sale
Come to our Super Sidewalk Stock-Up Sale where we will be slashing prices on hundreds of items! Be sure to stop by the store June 24th-26th to find great deals on a variety of toys, games, books, bulletin board sets, accents, manipulatives, school supplies, and more. Be sure to shop early and shop often because prices may continue to drop throughout the sale! Save up to 50% on lots of great products and stock your classroom for next school year.
Meet Julie from Trend Wed., June 29th
 Stop by The Teachers' Lounge on Wed., June 29th from 11 AM - 2 PM and meet our fabulous Trend Rep, Julie! She'll be here to show you great new products and can answer any of your questions. She'll also be giving everyone 25% OFF Trend products while she's here! This is the absolute best time to shop with the BIGGEST DISCOUNT. Stock up on Monkey Mischief, Furry Friends, and Frogtastic! We hope to see you at the store next Wednesday!
Full-Day Workshop is Full!
 Our full-day workshop on June 28th, Practical Ideas for Creating a Differentiated Classroom, is now FULL!.
We sent an email reminder to all of our registrants yesterday, so if you think you are registered, but didn't receive an email please give us a call at the store at 314-894-7000 so that we can double-check your registration.
We can't wait to see everyone there. It will be a fun-filled day of ideas, hands-on activities, and give-aways! Doors will open at 8:30 AM and our session will start promptly at 9:00 AM. Please note that this workshop will take place off-site at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish Hall on Ringer Road.
Special Event for Teachers!
The Dressbarn in South County is hosting a Teachers' VIP Event on June 24th at 5:30 PM. All local teachers will receive 15% off their entire purchase! Be sure to mention that you heard about their sale through The Teachers' Lounge newsletter to receive your discount.
06/18/2011 Newsletter: 20% - 25% Off Carson-Dellosa!
June 19: Store Closed
 The Teachers' Lounge will be closed on Sunday, June 19th in honor of Fathers' Day. We hope that everyone has a wonderful day with their families!
June 20-25: Carson-Dellosa Savings Days
 Join us this week for our very special Carson-Dellosa Savings Days! Stop by The Teachers' Lounge to see the newest and best new products from Carson-Dellosa. You'll receive 20% off EVERY Carson-Dellosa item including Special Orders! This sale is running through June 25th, so don't miss out!
Here are some of our favorite new items from Carson-Dellosa this year:
•Cute new classroom themes like Rock Stars, Hot Air Balloons, Surfing, Jungle, and Racing!
•Perfect borders to keep up all year long including Dots and Swirls, Paisley Power, Synergy Circles, Sassy Sprockets, Timeless Tie-Dye, and Tweet Birdies!
•The Early Years Book Series full of creative new ideas for early childhood classrooms for Letter of the Week, Toddler Time, Circle Time Activities and more!
•Spectrum Early Years Workbooks that contain meaningful learning experiences for children as young as two with titles like Let's Learn Numbers, Let's Learn the Alphabet, Let's Learn to Cut, and Let's Learn to Paste.
Don't forget to stop by the store this week to check everything out. Can't make it to the store? Give us a call at 314-894-7000 and place your order over the phone. You'll still receive your 20% discount with our bonus discount of 25% on Wednesday!
June 24-26: Super Sidewalk Stock-Up Sale
Come to our Super Sidewalk Stock-Up Sale where we will be slashing prices on hundreds of items! Be sure to stop by the store June 24th-26th to find great deals on a variety of toys, games, books, bulletin board sets, accents, manipulatives, school supplies, and more. Be sure to shop early and shop often because prices may continue to drop throughout the sale! Save up to 50% on lots of great products and stock your classroom for next school year.
June 28: Full-Day Workshop
ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN in our Full-Day Workshop on June 28th, Practical Ideas for Creating a Differentiated Classroom. By attending this workshop, you can earn 4 hours of professional development in one fun day!
If you've been thinking about attending this class, be sure to call in the next few days. Registration will be closed as soon as this class is full. Only a handful of spaces are still available. Call 314-894-7000 to register by phone. Here are a few details about this fantastic new workshop:
Have you wanted to create a differentiated classroom, but don't know where to get started? Are you a teacher who is currently practicing a differentiated approach, but need new ideas? Join us for this full-day, hands-on workshop where you will learn practical tips and techniques for creating differentiated instruction.
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Learn what differentiation really is and what it can look like in your classroom.
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Gain practical advice on easy ways to work with students based on their academic levels, their learning styles, and their personal interests.
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Gather new ideas for differentiated lesson plans in various subject areas including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
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See the latest teacher tools that can make differentiation simple and fun.
Our presenter for the day is Dr. Mary O'Connell. She has been an outstanding teacher in the St. Louis Archdiocese for the past 13 years. Being educated at St. Louis University, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's degree in Special Education, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.
For all the details of this great workshop, download a copy of our flyer.
06/07/2011 Newsletter: 20-25% Off Scholastic Items
Scholastic Savings Days
 Join us this week for our very special Scholastic Savings Days! Stop by The Teachers' Lounge to see tons of terrific new products from Scholastic. You'll receive 20% off EVERY scholastic item including Special Orders! This sale is running through June 11th, so be sure to stock up on everything you need from this wonderful company.
Please note that this sale does not apply to Scholastic Book Fair items.
Meet Myra Wed. June 8th!
Stop by The Teachers' Lounge on Wed., June 8th from 10 AM - 12 PM and meet our fabulous Scholastic Rep, Myra! She'll be here to show you great new products and can answer any of your questions. She'll also be giving everyone 25% OFF their Scholastic products tomorrow! This is the absolute best time to shop with the BIGGEST DISCOUNT. We hope to see you at the store tomorrow morning!
Our Favorite NEW Scholastic Products
 We have TONS of NEW SCHOLASTIC PRODUCTS in the store right now! Below are a few of our favorites. Grab them up at 20% off all week!
•Pocket Charts:
We love the new Class Quiz Pocket Chart that makes a fun review game for the whole class. Use it with the included question cards or create your own.
We also think that the new Word Wall Pocket Chart is so cute. It looks like a real brick wall and provides lots of space to display words for your class.
•Bulletin Board Set:
Have you seen the Farmer's Market Math set yet? It is adorable and comes with so many pieces. You could use it for sorting, patterning, word problems, etc.
•Mini Bulletin Board Sets:
The Colors in Photos and Shapes in Photos mini sets are great because they include so many realistic pictures. They can easily be used to create interactive bulletin boards or learning center games.
We also love the Word Families Kites mini set. It's a really cute way to get kids ready to read in your classroom.
•Books:
Scholastic has some wonderful new tools for differentiated instruction like 25 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom.
We also really like their new handwriting books that give kids some purpose in practicing their writing including Handwriting Practice Jokes and Riddles and Cursive Writing Practice Inspiring Quotes.
Be sure to check out their new books that give you tons of hands-on activities to do with your class like The Body Book and Quick and Easy Math Art.
Book Fair
 Come and explore our very own Scholastic Book Fair June 3-12. This is a special event for one week only where you can find wonderful books for preschool through grade 5 at very reasonable prices. Come in early for the best selection and stock up on some great titles for your summer reading or your classroom library!
Please note that our Scholastic Savings Days discount does not apply to book fair items.
06/02/2011 Newsletter: Summer Sales and Events
Get MORE at The Teachers' Lounge this Summer!
The Teachers' Lounge team is working hard to bring you more than we ever have before! Our theme for this summer is "Get MORE at The Teachers' Lounge!" We are striving to be the BEST resource for our local teachers and parents by bringing you quality educational items at affordable prices and by offering fun and educational workshops and classes that won't break the bank. Check out the rest of this newsletter to see everything that will be happening at The Teachers' Lounge.
If you'd like to receive reminders about our upcoming sales and store events, click here to visit our Facebook page and "like" us. Thanks!
Savings Days
 Join us in June and July for our very special Savings Days! We will be featuring a different manufacturer each week. Stop by the store to see the wonderful products our favorite companies have to offer. Plus, see tons of ideas for ways that you can use these products in your classroom. Also, enjoy 20% off the selected manufacturer's products for the entire week with a special discount of 25% every Wednesday! These discounts will even apply to special orders, so it's a great time to stock up on everything you need!
•June 5-11: Scholastic Savings Days (Meet our Scholastic Rep, Myra, to learn about all of their great new products on Wednesday, June 8th)
•June 12-18: Teacher Created Resources Savings Days
•June 19-25: Carson Dellosa Savings Days
•June 26-July 2: Trend Savings Days (Meet our Trend Rep, Julie, on Wednesday, June 29th to see the cutest new additions to the Monkey Mischief, Frogtastic, and Furry Friends lines)
•July 3-9: Mailbox Savings Days (Meet our Mailbox Rep, Greg, on Wednesday, July 6th to see the best new books in the Mailbox lineup)
•July 10-16: Learning Resources and Educational Insights Savings Days
•July 17-23: Creative Teaching Press Savings Days
•July 24-30: Kagan and Edupress Savings Days
Scholastic Book Fair
Come and explore our very own Scholastic Book Fair June 3-12. This is a special event for one week only where you can find wonderful books for preschool through grade 5 at very reasonable prices. Come in early for the best selection and stock up on some great titles for your summer reading or your classroom library!
Please note that book fair items are not included in our Scholastic Savings Days sale!
Super Sidewalk Stock-Up Sale!
Come to our Super Sidewalk Stock-Up Sale where we will be slashing prices on hundreds of items! Be sure to stop by the store June 24th-26th to find great deals on a variety of toys, games, books, bulletin board sets, accents, manipulatives, school supplies, and more. Be sure to shop early and shop often because prices may continue to drop throughout the sale! Save up to 50% on lots of great products and stock your classroom for next school year.
Pirate Event
 Don't miss our fourth annual Pirate Event at The Teachers' Lounge, "Schools Coming... Grab Your Booty!" The event runs Monday, August 1st through Sunday, August 7th. For every $10 that you spend at the store during this event, you can choose a coin from our Pirate Treasure Chest. Pull a marked coin and win a prize! It's that easy!
We have hundreds of prizes to give away... bulletin board sets, books, teacher tools, toys, games, and more! Don't miss this great back-to-school event where we reward our customers with great giveaways! Come back every day as we put out new prizes daily!
Full Day Workshop
The Teachers' Lounge is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our first full-day teacher workshop this summer, Practical Ideas for Creating a Differentiated Classroom. By attending this workshop, you can earn 4 hours of professional development in one fun day! Registration for this workshop is required. Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to attend.
Have you wanted to create a differentiated classroom, but don't know where to get started? Are you a teacher who is currently practicing a differentiated approach, but need new ideas? Join us for this full-day, hands-on workshop where you will learn practical tips and techniques for creating differentiated instruction.
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Learn what differentiation really is and what it can look like in your classroom.
-
Gain practical advice on easy ways to work with students based on their academic levels, their learning styles, and their personal interests.
-
Gather new ideas for differentiated lesson plans in various subject areas including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
-
See the latest teacher tools that can make differentiation simple and fun.
Our presenter for the day is Dr. Mary O'Connell. She has been an outstanding teacher in the St. Louis Archdiocese for the past 13 years. Being educated at St. Louis University, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's degree in Special Education, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.
For all the details of this great workshop, download a copy of our flyer.
In-Store Teacher Workshops
We have developed a new series of workshops that we will be debuting this summer! The cost for each workshop is $25.00. This cost will cover the materials for all make-and-take projects. Each attendee will receive a $10.00 voucher to use on the purchase of any in-stock products the day of the workshop. You must register in advance to attend. Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to register as soon as possible as space is limited.
•All About Me (PreK-2): July 5 - 6:00-7:30 PM & July 7 - 10:30 AM-Noon
Let your students be the stars of your class. Learn how to fill your lesson plans with cute and creative “All About Me” activities that promote self-esteem. We’ll discuss art projects, learning
centers, student displays, games, and more. Get great ideas for the beginning of school, open house, or anytime of year. Each attendee will create a make-n-take project and will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
•Language Arts: A Hands-On Approach (Grades 3-8): July 12 - 6:00 – 7:30 PM & July 14- 10:30 AM-Noon
How do you reach those kinesthetic learners in your language arts classroom? Use lots of hands-on activities! We’ll show you some easy ways to incorporate tactile learning experiences while teaching your students grammar, spelling, writing, and more. Get your students out of their desks as you incorporate movement into your lessons. Help your class remember more material by using great games and other creative tricks in your classroom. Each attendee will create a make-n-take project and will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
•Organizing Your School Year (PreK-8): July 21 - 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Repeat Workshop-- Back By Popular Demand! Want some great ideas for getting everything organized this school year? Join us as we discuss ways to keep teacher tools, classroom decoratives, and student work neater and easier to find. We’ll also discuss ways to make a general plan for the year and how to stay ahead of the game to keep from doing things at the last minute. Each attendee will create a make-n-take project and will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
•The Latest Interactive Whiteboard Tools (PreK-8) July 26 - 6:00 – 7:30 PM & July 28 10:30 AM - Noon
Join us as we explore some terrific new learning tools! As interactive whiteboards are becoming more popular, more and more wonderful software is being developed for them. Let us show you how you can get the most out of your new whiteboard. It doesn’t matter what brand of board you have or what subject area you teach, we’ll have something for everyone. You won’t believe how easily you can incorporate this new technology into your classroom curriculum. Each attendee will receive an idea book and a certificate of attendance.
Art Days
Kids can come to The Teachers’ Lounge to create their very own works of art! These open-ended projects are perfect for kids of all ages. Each session costs only $5, and your little Picassos can bring their creations home to proudly display for everyone to see! Registration is required and space is limited. Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to register today!
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July 8: My Handprint (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 3 and up can make an everlasting work of art. We’ll use super-soft air-dry clay to create our own handprints and will decorate them with paint.
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July 15: Mini Pop-Up Book (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 3 and up can create a 4”x5” hard cover pop-up book with 10 pages! Use mini markers, stickers and accents to decorate.
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July 22: Make Your Own Sock Puppet (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 3 and up can transform a sock into a fuzzy friend. This craft features dozens of peel and stick felt shapes, self-adhesive wiggly eyes and fuzzy fun embellishments.
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July 29: Wind-Up Workshop Animals (10:30 AM- $5) Children ages 7 and up can create their very own wind-up animal! Use wind-up mechanisms, colorful card stock cut-outs, fuzzy stickers, wiggly eyes, mini markers, and craft accents to make a unique piece of moveable art.
Little Teacher Workshops
Does your child LOVE to play school at home? If so, be sure to sign him or her up for our Little Teacher Workshops. We’ll create cute teacher tools to use in our own home classrooms. Plus, we’ll share super secret teacher tips that only the best teachers know. These are great classes for all kids ages 6-12. Each class costs $25 and includes all of the needed materials for our make-and-take projects. Plus, each child will receive a $10 gift card to the store to use on the day of the class.
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July 14: Totally Terrific Teacher Tools (1:00-2:30 PM) Let’s get our classrooms in order by creating some great teacher tools. We’ll make teacher ID badges, a behavior management board for our students, and a grading kit to help us manage all of our students’ work.
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July 21: Great Games Galore (1:00-2:30 PM) Design your very own HUGE game boards to share with your class. We’ll learn how to use border, stickers, and accents to create great games to use for any subject area. You can even use these games when you need to review for your own tests.
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July 28: Big Book Bonanza (1:00-2:30 PM) Make reading fun in your classroom! Use border, construction paper, accents, and more to create some cute big books to share with your students. We’ll also discuss some great extension activities for your favorite stories.
Story Hours
 Join us every Monday at 10:30 AM for a FREE story hour! We'll spend the morning reading some great books and creating a special craft to take home. You can check our on-line calendar to see all of the terrific themes we'll be exploring this summer. Registration is required for these sessions and space is limited. Please call the store at 314-894-7000 or register from our on-line calendar.
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