Lakeshore Learning Store

A good store for older kids 3+, didn’t have a whole lot of my little one, but we’ll come back when ours is older. The staff weren’t super helpful. They could do a better job of lighting in here. The aisles were super narrow so if you’re babywearing, prepare to be very careful. They had the little kids toys in a back corner that was dimly lit and I wasn’t super happy about that, with no room to play or test the toys. One comment I did have is that they had a computer setup right next to the little kids’ toys and all my toddler wanted to do was play in the computer, I couldn’t get him to play with the toys. I would recommend that they move the computer to the big kids section s that the littles can play without any screen time. This way they can sell more toys.

Lucretia was such a great help when I was ready to check out. She has such a great personality and smile that makes you want to shop here! She informed me about the members club and I got a free reusable bag for my purchases!!! I am so excited that I stumbled upon this store because I am always looking for creative ways to include learning into fun activities for my daughter and she loved the games I came home with. I cant wait to come back as her learning levels increase quickly!

We love this store! Just stop in once and you’ll appreciate greatly their unique selection. You will most definitely find learning tools and toys here that you’ve never seen sold anywhere else. They have a wonderful selection of puzzles, calendars/​charts to customize, and so much more!
Kids love to see teacher supplies here too. They always recognize something from their classroom. Worth a visit!

I come here often… They have a lot of books and activities for the classroom. I do not have a complain. But today I went to buy a book and I went around at least 4 times and there was no parking… So I ordered the book in Amazon 2.00 cheaper.

I nanny for 6 and 8 year old sisters. We stopped by here today to pick up some things for the 8yr to help with skills over the summer. This is what they had to say about their experience…
6: There was cool and different math stuff. I saw a timer that my teacher had. There was A LOT of stuff. I saw some math games in there that looked interesting to me. I think I’d like to go back again and get some of the math games.
8: I saw a lot of things that could help people with their learning. I got a Brainqwest workbook, and a «math key» to help me with my multiplication, it’s good because you can’t make a mess with it, you don’t need a pencil, and you can take it in the car, or the pool! I also got a Writing Journal to help me with my paragraph writing and developing your ideas. I’m happy with what I got and I’m excited to get to work on them!

This place is fantastic. The parking however, is whack.
For that flip and crazymaking nonsense, I must deduct a star.
If there’s ANYTHING you need, however, in relation to making your kid have some educationally based fun or get them smarter or say a great gift for a teacher, this is the spot.
It’s chock full of things that will expand the brain of the 12 and under set and I’d say that the prices are fair in relation to the awesome.

Forget the mall, forget Toys ‘R Us, etc. This place has «toys» that engage the brain and are fun — what a concept.
The store is arranged well and it is easy to find stuff. The sales staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable as well.
Prices can be a little high-​ish, but look for a coupon.

Kid:
«The spaceman is here»
«The monkey is there.»
«I am at home with daddy.»
Me: *peers into the rear view to observe 4 year-​old reading a book outloud.*
«Um…are you fucking reading back there buddy???»
Kid: «Don’t say FOCK mommy.»
ME: «Yeah, sorry there, Verbal Gestapo… are you reading???»
Kid: «Yeah, I’m just reading a little.»
ME: «Oh. Ok.»
And that is when tears began to stream down my face, because if my baby can read he surely isn’t a baby at all anymore. And then I was filled with pride that he is, in fact, SCARY SMART. And then I began to panic that I’m not smart enough to be his mommy. And then I hooked a fucking left onto the freeway and we came here and stocked up all kinds of flash cards and learnin’ crap and shit.
God help me.

I love, love, love this store! This store is generally geared toward teachers and classrooms but most items can also be used in the home if you want. A lot of the items come in bulk packaging (sets of 12) but also are sold individually. There are educational/​learning items such as flashcards and writing materials as well as games, gadgets and just fun toys. A great selection of art supplies and projects as well. In general there’s an eye toward everything having some use for children’s education and development, even if it’s in a fun package.
This particular location is a bit awkward — it’s smaller than other Lakeshore Learning stores I’ve been to and the the parking is limited (two spots in front and then about 10 downstairs) and it is pretty much in the middle of downtown Bellevue but it’s just a block or so away from the Toys r Us.
So far the employees have been friendly and helpful and the store has been well stocked. On Saturdays from 11:00 — 3:00 there are free crafts for the kids. Oh — if you join what used to be the teacher’s club which is now open to everyone, there is 10% off many of the educational items!

I always seem to end up at Lakeshore sometime during Labor Day weekend — and usually with Lissa M. I usually volunteer to help her decorate her classroom and we always need cool supplies.
During Labor Day weekend various teacher types fill the store making the parking lot impossible and the small isles impassible. There are kazillions of teachers (most of them with doting husbands holding their choices following behind). You have to get here a bit early because they do tend to sell out of staples pretty early (sentence strips, cursive boarders, etc…) but they always have the highest quality of construction paper, fadeless paper, scissors, blocks — I could go on.
Lakeshore tends to focus more towards early childhood and primary grades but has materials, ideas, and crafty stuff for pretty much any kid. I particularly love the «people colors» crayons and markers. They also have zillions of different boarders for bulletin boards and stuff for basic classroom décor.
The project kits are legendary — everything you need for an entire lesson (sometimes month-​long lessons). There are so many zillions of ideas that the store can be overwhelming!
The online and catalog offers teachers and early learning professionals the opportunity to purchase furniture and rugs — but these aren’t sold in the Bellevue store. Many think that the Lakeshore line is the finest around.