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!
12/30/2011 Newsletter: Happy Holidays!
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Teachers' Lounge will be closed this weekend, Saturday, December 31 and Sunday,
January 1 for store inventory. Please visit us when we re-open on Monday, January 2nd at 10:00 AM.
Happy Holidays!
We hope that everyone is having a wonderful holiday break! We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for a wonderful 2011! We truly appreciate our customers and are so grateful for your support of our small business. From our family-- to yours-- HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
Winter Workshops
Registration is now open for Winter Workshops at The Teachers' Lounge and classes are filling quickly! The cost for each workshop is only $25! This cost includes any materials that you may need for make-and-take projects and a certificate of attendance for 1.5 hours of professional development. Each attendee will also receive a $10 voucher to use toward the purchase of any in-stock merchandise the day of the workshop!
Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to reserve your spot today! Space is limited. Payment is required at the time of reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled workshop to receive a full refund.
Winter Fun in the Early Childhood Classroom-- As of 12-30, only 8 spots remain!
Saturday, Jan. 14th (10:30 AM-12:00 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Discover new ideas for old winter themes such as snowflakes, snowmen, polar animals, and more! Learn about cute class games, center activities, art projects, and thematic songs. Every attendee will make a snowman big book to take home and will receive a certificate of attendance. (For Grades PreK-K)
Interactive Whiteboard Ideas for Grades K-2-- As of 12-30, only 10 spots remain!
Wednesday, Jan. 18th (6:00-7:30 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Are you searching for great ways to incorporate your interactive whiteboard into your lesson plans? Well, look no further! In this workshop, we’ll show you many different ways to get your students engaged and learning with this hi-tech classroom tool. We’ll be exploring wonderful websites and practicing easy activities that you can do with your own students in grades K-2 across the curriculum. (For Grades K-2)
Interactive Whiteboard Ideas for Grades 3-8-- As of 12-30, only 10 spots remain!
Wednesday, Jan. 25th (6:00-7:30 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Are you searching for great ways to incorporate your interactive whiteboard into your lesson plans? Well, look no further! In this workshop, we’ll show you many different ways to get your students engaged and learning with this hi-tech classroom tool. We’ll be exploring wonderful websites and practicing easy activities that you can do with your own students in grades 3-8 across the curriculum. (For Grades 3-8)
Fun With Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Colors-- As of 12-30, only 10 spots remain!
Saturday, Jan. 28th (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Want some simple, creative ways to help your students work on those important preschool skills? Let us show you how you can make fun and engaging games to promote the recognition of letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. Everyone will create their very own games to take home! Plus, we’ll show you how to stretch the classroom materials that you already have to create new learning experiences for your students. (For Grade PreK)
Interactive Whiteboard Basics for the Beginner
Wednesday, Feb. 8th (6:00-7:30 PM) -- As of 12-30, only 11 spots remain!
--OR-- Saturday, Feb. 11th (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)-- As of 12-30, only 12 spots remain!
If you are brand new to the interactive whiteboard, than this is the class for you! In this very basic introductory workshop, we'll discuss various whiteboard tools such as the pen tool, highlighter, shade tool, and more. We'll show you ways to incorporate these tools into your every day classroom teaching. We'll also learn about using PowerPoint software to build presentations for your lesson plans and will give you many tips to make the most out of your interactive whiteboard. (For Grades PreK-8)
(Please note that this class will be taught on an Epson Interactive Projector but the basics of the class will apply to any brand of interactive whiteboard)
Differentiated Reading Instruction-- As of 12-30, only 10 spots remain!
Wednesday, Feb. 15th (6:00-7:30 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Do you need creative ways to spice up your Grade 3-8 reading curriculum? Check out this reading workshop focused on providing your students with great activities for every type of learner! We'll discuss terrific options for reading extensions, reading skill review, and book reports. Each attendee will make sample projects to take back to his or her classroom and will receive a certificate of attendance. (For Grades 3-8)
Get MORE at The Teachers' Lounge!
Our goal at The Teachers' Lounge is simple-- we want to be the BEST resource for our local teachers, schools, and parents. We are always looking to bring you the best products and services available in our industry-- and 2012 will be our BIGGEST YEAR YET!!!! We'll be bringing you MORE new products, MORE teacher workshops, and MORE surprises. Watch your upcoming newsletters for more info about what The Teachers' Lounge has in store for 2012. It will be an exciting year!!!!
12/15/2011 Newsletter: Book Signing Today!
Book Signing Today
 Join us at The Teachers' Lounge on Thursday, December 15th from 4:30-7:00 PM to meet a local 13-year-old author, Hannah Hoffmeister!
Hannah is an 8th grade student at Queen of All Saints School who has just published her first book with Buttonwood Press, Ava: Book 1 in the Dream Ring Series.
Ava is the story of a girl who learns she is a witch on her 13th birthday; she must travel to the remote planet Neptune to train. The book follows her adventures and experiences through her first year at school, including her encounters with an evil sorcerer. This is the first of the five book series and is an exciting story for readers age 10 and over. The 269 page book is written from the point of view of the fresh, spunky, 13 year old, Ava.
Hannah will be available to sign her book throughout the evening. Come talk to her about her book, about writing, achieving goals and being a published author. Copies of Ava will be available for only $9.95.
Hannah is also available to visit your classroom! Let her motivate your students to write by talking to them about writing her own book and achieving her goals. To discuss speaking opportunities with this young, local author, join us at her book signing or write to dreamringseries@gmail.com
To learn more about Ava, please visit www.DreamRingSeries.com
Gift Card Bonus
We have a special gift card promotion at The Teachers' Lounge for the holidays. Purchase $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 bonus card to use on any in-stock merchandise during January 2012! Gift cards make terrific presents for every teacher on your shopping list!
Need Last Minute Christmas Gifts?
Let our team members help you find the perfect gift for all of the little ones on your Christmas list this year. Our store is filled with wonderful learning games and toys that are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. Be sure to visit our Demo Bar where you can try out toys and games before you buy them! Make sure you are getting exactly what you want this holiday!
12/08/2011 Newsletter: Meet 13 Year Old Author, Hannah Hoffmeister!
Special Hours-- Sunday, Dec. 11th
Please note that The Teachers' Lounge will be closing at 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 11th for a special event. We will re-open at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 12th.
Meet 13-Year-Old Local Author, Hannah Hoffmeister!
 Join us at The Teachers' Lounge on Thursday, December 15th from 4:30-7:00 PM to meet a local 13-year-old author, Hannah Hoffmeister!
Hannah is an 8th grade student at Queen of All Saints School who has just published her first book with Buttonwood Press, Ava: Book 1 in the Dream Ring Series.
Ava is the story of a girl who learns she is a witch on her 13th birthday; she must travel to the remote planet Neptune to train. The book follows her adventures and experiences through her first year at school, including her encounters with an evil sorcerer. This is the first of the five book series and is an exciting story for readers age 10 and over. The 269 page book is written from the point of view of the fresh, spunky, 13 year old, Ava.
Hannah will be available to sign her book throughout the evening. Come talk to her about her book, about writing, achieving goals and being a published author. Copies of Ava will be available for only $9.95.
Hannah is also available to visit your classroom! Let her motivate your students to write by talking to them about writing her own book and achieving her goals. To discuss speaking opportunities with this young, local author, join us at her book signing or write to dreamringseries@gmail.com
To learn more about Ava, please visit www.DreamRingSeries.com
Don't Miss Our Winter Workshops
 Registration is now open for Winter Workshops at The Teachers' Lounge! The cost for each workshop is only $25! This cost includes any materials that you may need for make-and-take projects and a certificate of attendance for 1.5 hours of professional development. Each attendee will also receive a $10 voucher to use toward the purchase of any in-stock merchandise the day of the workshop!
Please call the store at 314-894-7000 to reserve your spot today! Space is limited. Payment is required at the time of reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled workshop to receive a full refund.
Winter Fun in the Early Childhood Classroom
Saturday, Jan. 14th (10:30 AM-12:00 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Discover new ideas for old winter themes such as snowflakes, snowmen, polar animals, and more! Learn about cute class games, center activities, art projects, and thematic songs. Every attendee will make a snowman big book to take home and will receive a certificate of attendance. (For Grades PreK-K)
Interactive Whiteboard Ideas for Grades K-2
Wednesday, Jan. 18th (6:00-7:30 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Are you searching for great ways to incorporate your interactive whiteboard into your lesson plans? Well, look no further! In this workshop, we’ll show you many different ways to get your students engaged and learning with this hi-tech classroom tool. We’ll be exploring wonderful websites and practicing easy activities that you can do with your own students in grades K-2 across the curriculum. (For Grades K-2)
Interactive Whiteboard Ideas for Grades 3-8
Wednesday, Jan. 25th (6:00-7:30 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Are you searching for great ways to incorporate your interactive whiteboard into your lesson plans? Well, look no further! In this workshop, we’ll show you many different ways to get your students engaged and learning with this hi-tech classroom tool. We’ll be exploring wonderful websites and practicing easy activities that you can do with your own students in grades 3-8 across the curriculum. (For Grades 3-8)
Fun With Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Colors
Saturday, Jan. 28th (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Want some simple, creative ways to help your students work on those important preschool skills? Let us show you how you can make fun and engaging games to promote the recognition of letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. Everyone will create their very own games to take home! Plus, we’ll show you how to stretch the classroom materials that you already have to create new learning experiences for your students. (For Grade PreK)
Interactive Whiteboard Basics for the Beginner
Wednesday, Feb. 8th (6:00-7:30 PM) --OR-- Saturday, Feb. 11th (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
If you are brand new to the interactive whiteboard, than this is the class for you! In this very basic introductory workshop, we'll discuss various whiteboard tools such as the pen tool, highlighter, shade tool, and more. We'll show you ways to incorporate these tools into your every day classroom teaching. We'll also learn about using PowerPoint software to build presentations for your lesson plans and will give you many tips to make the most out of your interactive whiteboard. (For Grades PreK-8)
(Please note that this class will be taught on an Epson Interactive Projector but the basics of the class will apply to any brand of interactive whiteboard)
Differentiated Reading Instruction
Wednesday, Feb. 15th (6:00-7:30 PM)
REPEAT WORKSHOP--Back by popular demand! Do you need creative ways to spice up your Grade 3-8 reading curriculum? Check out this reading workshop focused on providing your students with great activities for every type of learner! We'll discuss terrific options for reading extensions, reading skill review, and book reports. Each attendee will make sample projects to take back to his or her classroom and will receive a certificate of attendance. (For Grades 3-8)
Gift Card Bonus
We have a special gift card promotion at The Teachers' Lounge for the holidays. Purchase $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 bonus card to use on any in-stock merchandise during January 2012! Gift cards make terrific presents for every teacher on your shopping list!
Join Us For Story Hour
 Join us on Mondays from 10:30-11:00 AM for a FREE story hour! Here are the themes we'll be exploring in December:
•December 12th- Gingerbread Friends
•December 19th- Reindeer Aglow
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