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!
01/27/2012 Newsletter: Catholic Schools Week Sale Monday
Special Sale Monday!
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week at The Teachers' Lounge! Join us on Monday, January 30th for an exclusive sale for our Archdiocesan Teachers!
Just stop by the store and show your Catholic school ID to receive 25% off your entire purchase of in-stock merchandise. We will also be accepting special orders for items from Carson Dellosa, Trend, and Creative Teaching Press! Be sure to check out their newest products which will be debuting in the store soon.
Can’t stop by the store that day? Just phone in (314) 894-7000 or fax us your order (314) 894-7151. Archdiocesan school PO’s for Carson Dellosa, Trend, and Creative Teaching Press items will also receive a 25% discount this day only!
Want a special sale for your school district? Just let us know!
Limited Quantity-- NEW Valentine Kits
 Brand new early childhood Valentine Take-and-Make Kits have hit the shelves at The Teachers' Lounge! These kits are so cute, you'll want to be sure to add them to your classroom. But, be sure to grab them soon because very limited quantities of each kit are available. When they're gone...... they're gone.
Here's what we have available:
1) I Love Counting: Students match the heart counters to the hearts on their valentine monkey flashcards to practice one-to-one correspondence and counting for numbers 1-10.
2) I Love the Alphabet: In this fun matching game, students race to find two hearts with the same letter of the alphabet. Once a match is found, just snap the pieces together. These hearts can also be used to practice letter recognition and ABC order.
3) Love Letters: Inside this super-cute valentine mailbox, students will find sweet letter flashcards. Choose a card and practice writing the letter. If these cards are laminated, students can use an overhead marker to write directly on the card.
4) Sorting Letters Bakery: In this fun Valentine's game, students work to sort bakery-themed cards into two cupcake trays for uppercase and lowercase letters.
Full Day Workshop - Early Bird Special Ends Soon!
Here are a few things to remember about our Early Childhood Full-Day Workshop:
1) Registration is NOW OPEN and spaces are still available. Just call 314-894-7000 to register.
2) Many schools are utilizing Title II funding to attend this workshop. Be sure to check with your principal or director to see if these funds are available at your school.
3) Register by February 1st to receive our early bird pricing offer of only $59.99! What a great deal!
Here are the workshop details:
Join us on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the South County Holiday Inn for this super-fun, super-cute, hands-on class perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten teachers. Bring your friends and come prepared to learn a lot and have a great time!
Share a Story With Me:
Engaging Literature Activities
to WOW Your Early Childhood Class
Class Info: In this full-day, hands-on workshop, we will explore 25 of the best picture books for the early childhood classroom. Learn NEW WAYS to bring these stories to life for your class while fostering a love of reading in every child. Get your students excited about story time and see how easily you can incorporate literature activities into every aspect of your curriculum. Learn how to create a strong pre-reading program for various learning styles that will help your students prepare to be successful readers.
• Discover new ways to present stories to your class to build excitement about literature
• Gain ideas for engaging literature centers and activities to extend classroom books
• Learn brand new "piggyback" songs, fingerplays, and poems that will extend your stories and will help to develop phonemic awareness
• Create make-and-take activities that you can use right away in your classroom
Participants Will Receive:
• An idea book filled with information shared throughout the day
• A certificate of attendance for 4 hours of professional development
• Make-and-take activities
• A goodie bag
• A boxed lunch
• A $10 voucher to spend at The Teachers' Lounge
• A chance to win door prizes throughout the day
Presenter: Laura Gurley, the owner of The Teachers' Lounge, attended St. Louis University where she received a degree in Elementary Education. She is an experienced classroom teacher who has worked with children from early childhood through the upper grades. Laura specializes in getting teachers to "think outside the box" as she shows them how to transform basic teacher tools into spectacular student manipulatives. Her classes are filled with hands-on activities that teachers and students won't forget.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM. There will be a 30-minute lunch break and a few shorter break periods throughout the day.)
Location: Holiday Inn South County (6921 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63125)
Cost: $79.99 (Register by February 1st to receive our early bird pricing of $59.99)
Registration: Registration for this class is required. Please visit or call The Teachers' Lounge at 314-894-7000 to register today. Space is limited.
Teacher Tax Deduction
Did you know that we have a special benefit for all of our Lounge Lizard Club Members? You can stop by The Teachers' Lounge anytime to receive a print out of your purchases from 2011 to use toward your teacher tax deduction. Just stop in and ask any team member for your 2011 purchase history. It only takes a second to print, so be sure to get yours the next time you're in the store.
Visit the IRS to read more about this deduction.
01/16/2012 Newsletter: Teacher Tax Deduction!
Open Today-- Jan. 16, 2012
We just wanted to make sure everyone knows that The Teachers' Lounge is
OPEN on January 16th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM!
We remain open on most school holidays so you can take advantage of shopping on you day off. Pick up those last-minute items that you need for the week. We hope to see you soon!
Full Day Workshop Early Bird Special
 The Teachers' Lounge is thrilled to announce that we will be offering a BRAND NEW FULL-DAY WORKSHOP for Early Childhood teachers! Join us on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the South County Holiday Inn for this super-fun, super-cute, hands-on class perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten teachers. Bring your friends and come prepared to learn a lot and have a great time!
Share a Story With Me:
Engaging Literature Activities
to WOW Your Early Childhood Class
Class Info: In this full-day, hands-on workshop, we will explore 25 of the best picture books for the early childhood classroom. Learn NEW WAYS to bring these stories to life for your class while fostering a love of reading in every child. Get your students excited about story time and see how easily you can incorporate literature activities into every aspect of your curriculum. Learn how to create a strong pre-reading program for various learning styles that will help your students prepare to be successful readers.
• Discover new ways to present stories to your class to build excitement about literature
• Gain ideas for engaging literature centers and activities to extend classroom books
• Learn brand new "piggyback" songs, fingerplays, and poems that will extend your stories and will help to develop phonemic awareness
• Create make-and-take activities that you can use right away in your classroom
Participants Will Receive:
• An idea book filled with information shared throughout the day
• A certificate of attendance for 4 hours of professional development
• Make-and-take activities
• A goodie bag
• A boxed lunch
• A $10 voucher to spend at The Teachers' Lounge
• A chance to win door prizes throughout the day
Presenter: Laura Gurley, the owner of The Teachers' Lounge, attended St. Louis University where she received a degree in Elementary Education. She is an experienced classroom teacher who has worked with children from early childhood through the upper grades. Laura specializes in getting teachers to "think outside the box" as she shows them how to transform basic teacher tools into spectacular student manipulatives. Her classes are filled with hands-on activities that teachers and students won't forget.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM. There will be a 30-minute lunch break and a few shorter break periods throughout the day.)
Location: Holiday Inn South County (6921 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63125)
Cost: $79.99 (Register by February 1st to receive our early bird pricing of $59.99)
Registration: Registration for this class is required. Please visit or call The Teachers' Lounge at 314-894-7000 to register today. Space is limited.
Winter Workshops
 Only a few spots remain in our winter workshop series. If you've been thinking about signing up for one of our classes.... now's the time. Don't miss your chance to earn 1.5 hours of professional development in a fun, hands-on class for only $25!
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.
Interactive Whiteboard Ideas for Grades K-2 -- As of 1/16, only 5 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 1/16, only 4 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 1/16, only 7 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 1/16, only 7 spots remain!
--OR-- Saturday, Feb. 11th (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)-- As of 1/16, only 10 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 1/16, only 7 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)
2011 Tax Deduction
Did you know that we have a special benefit for all of our Lounge Lizard Club Members? You can stop by The Teachers' Lounge anytime to receive a print out of your purchases from 2011 to use toward your teacher tax deduction. Just stop in and ask any team member for your 2011 purchase history. It only takes a few minutes to print, so be sure to get yours the next time you're in the store.
Visit the IRS to read more about this deduction.
SWEET Sweatshirt Sale!!!!
 Just in time for Valentine's Day--- Get a SWEET deal on Teachers' Ed Threads Sweatshirts-- super cute teacher-themed sweatshirts featuring clever quotes and fun artwork.
These super comfy sweatshirts are the perfect addition to any teacher's wardrobe. Choose from quotes such as "Don't Make Me Take Out My Red Pen", "Teachers Make Little Ones Count", "Teachers Have Class Everyday", and our favorite "I Teach... What's Your Superpower?"
These sweatshirts were originally $24.99..... but you can grab one now for only $9.99!!!!!!! Limited quantities are available, so hurry in to get yours today!!!!
01/02/2012 Newsletter: Announcing New Full Day Workshop!
Get MORE Teacher Workshops!
The Teachers' Lounge is thrilled to announce that we will be offering a BRAND NEW FULL-DAY WORKSHOP for Early Childhood teachers! Join us on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the South County Holiday Inn for this super-fun, super-cute, hands-on class perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten teachers. Bring your friends and come prepared to learn a lot and have a great time!
Share a Story With Me:
Engaging Literature Activities
to WOW Your Early Childhood Class
Class Info: In this full-day, hands-on workshop, we will explore 25 of the best picture books for the early childhood classroom. Learn NEW WAYS to bring these stories to life for your class while fostering a love of reading in every child. Get your students excited about story time and see how easily you can incorporate literature activities into every aspect of your curriculum. Learn how to create a strong pre-reading program for various learning styles that will help your students prepare to be successful readers.
•Discover new ways to present stories to your class to build excitement about literature
•Gain ideas for engaging literature centers and activities to extend classroom books
•Learn brand new "piggyback" songs, fingerplays, and poems that will extend your stories and will help to develop phonemic awareness
•Create make-and-take activities that you can use right away in your classroom
Participants Will Receive:
•An idea book filled with information shared throughout the day
•A certificate of attendance for 4 hours of professional development
•Make-and-take activities
•A goodie bag
•A boxed lunch
•A $10 voucher to spend at The Teachers' Lounge
•A chance to win door prizes throughout the day
Presenter: Laura Gurley, the owner of The Teachers' Lounge, attended St. Louis University where she received a degree in Elementary Education. She is an experienced classroom teacher who has worked with children from early childhood through the upper grades. Laura specializes in getting teachers to "think outside the box" as she shows them how to transform basic teacher tools into spectacular student manipulatives. Her classes are filled with hands-on activities that teachers and students won't forget.
Date/Time/Location:
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM. There will be a 30-minute lunch break and a few shorter break periods throughout the day.)
Location: Holiday Inn South County (6921 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63125)
Cost/Registration:
Cost: $79.99 (Register by February 1st to receive our early bird pricing of $59.99)
Registration for this class is required. Please visit or call The Teachers' Lounge at 314-894-7000 to register today. Space is limited.
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 1/3, 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 1/3, only 9 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 1/3, only 8 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 1/3, only 9 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 1/3, only 9 spots remain!
--OR-- Saturday, Feb. 11th (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)-- As of 1/3, 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 1/3, 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)
Christmas Items 40% OFF!
 Be sure to check out our seasonal wall this week-- ALL REMAINING CHRISTMAS ITEMS ARE 40% OFF!
100th Day and Valentines Day items should be here by this weekend. Stop by soon for the best selection!
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 January:
•January 9- More Snowmen!
•January 16- Polar Bears
•January 23- Library Time
•January 30- Groundhog Day!
Please call The Teachers' Lounge at 314-894-7000 or visit the calendar page on our site to register for story hours. Space is limited.
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