Lakeshore Learning Store

First time there. Great educational toys, books, etc. Good prices, too. I know where I’ll do a lot of Xmas shopping.. Thank you!

As every good (retired) grandparent knows, retirement is not really for being retired. It can most certainly be the time for helping to raise the next generation.
Mr. B and I are pretty lucky in that category. Our two children love and trust us enough to let us help mold their precious «offspring» (one has kids, one has dogs). So we do it often. Besides, the little human ones practically live down the street, so we get a lot of play dates (aka babysitting).
Well, Cesar Milan, Dog Whisperer, was one influence, and I admit the quick «sssssssst», stern stance and eye contact, combined with the «finger point» do work on my dogs and kids, but that is another story. My stronger suit was in Early Childhood Education. I also worked with Developmentally Disabled Teens and Adults for many years. All that gave me a head start with effective grand-​mothering, both in the developmental and the behavioral categories. But regardless, we all know that physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development can either help or hinder a child.
So this is the «why» and «how» Lakeshore gets 5 stars in my eyes.
Books, puzzles, games, music, ABC and number charts, crafts, educational tools in every shape and color and developmental stage, Lakeshore is better known as a supply depot for those we entrust with raising our precious kids… i.e. teachers. But there is no sign at the door that says «TEACHERS ONLY». All those learning tools can just as easily be used by all of us who touch their lives.
My grandkids, still young enough they do not go to school, have minds like sponges and I want to make sure they are absorbing the right stuff. I also want to make it fun enough they don’t realize they are learning. So when I saw all the intellectually challenging, confidence building «toys» and «games» at Lakeshore, things that could expand their horizons rather than shut them down into unimaginative little zombies, I got pretty excited. I would much rather spend my children’s inheritance on this stuff.
Teachers have a lot on their plates these days, and part of the job requires filling in the gaps where some parents refuse to take responsibility. For my little family, I will always be happy to support and reinforce, to take them off on magic carpet rides to things/​places they would not otherwise be exposed, to challenge them, to set a good example for them, and to expect them to take responsibility if they make wrong choices, and most of all, to give them the confidence they need to discover self love and success.
It takes a whole village… right?
This is a fun place to stock up on the tangible, right «tools».

Absolutely love this place! Has everything you can think of that a class room/​home school setting needs.
Plus the people there are awesome! Very helpful And knowledgeable.

I called with a question and the gal who answered the phone was so pleasant and helpful. Her upbeat attitude & helpfulness convinced me to go in.
3 stars because I love the presentation of the store. It’s inviting, bright and neatly organized. Some items are grossly overpriced but they had a few great sale items. There are some door buster items that I want to go back for but the customer service left a foul taste in my mouth. Out of the many employees only 2 were friendly. All the other employees had the it’s cool to be rude attitude. Hoping my next visit will be better.

This place is like a teachers paradise! I love how they have everything sorted by category, the place is spotless, and they are always stocked up with supplies. I will admit the prices are quite high otherwise it would be a five stars but I just spent $ 35 on a beading set for my three yr olds and thought that was pretty steep.

For the best variety of educational toys and items to spur your child’s growth, come to lakeshore. They have a multitude of items for toddlers (speech development helps, kitchen/​food set to teach your child how to cut fruits and vegetables, cash register that teaches basic numerals, alphabets, etc., and more), which is definitely hard to find in other stores. Although some of the items are a bit pricey (a 30 piece musical instrument/​percussion kit for $ 180?), look for the store coupons (e.g., buy one at regular price, 50% off the second item). You can also sign up with your email address to receive promotional weekly newsletters and get a $ 5 off coupon on your next visit. There are also a lot of good sales on small items. We got 4 cars at 49 cents each.

i’ve always loved going to lakeshore, whether it wuz 4 a teacher’s workshop (free), or shopping at the store. they have really nice and cool things! wish i cud’ve bought the whole store!!! have 2 admit, it’s kinda pricey. i just spent almost $ 200!!! the quality is good so i guess it’s worth it.

I can’t wait to have my baby/​toddler classroom: o) This store have lots of wooden toys, puzzles, books, posters, arts and crafts. Perfect for little curious minds and hands. I get inspired when I come to browse this store!

Great place to take your kid to hang out for a bit. They have this cool software game thing that is projected onto a wall and the kids can play games by just pointing to things.
I came in to look for items to use for on an upcoming road trip to teach my kid during the trip and the choices were endless.
The prices could be better, but I guess that’s why I have a job.

Hooray!!! I Found The French Books I Needed For My Son Cheaper Than Online, Shocking I Know!!!
An Online Store Wanted $ 50 For One Of The Books, At Lakeshore Learning Store It Was $ 12.99 Plus Tax, What A Savings!!!

price can be a bit high… but they have all the things that are school related! service is good! workers are friendly! parking is decent!

I kinda hate going to these stores because all the elementary school supplies scare me. But the service here is great! I needed to pick up a Massive roll of white butcher paper for a work-​thing. This place was a lifesaver. When I went up to the counter and inquiried about butcher paper, one of the sales people immediately went to the storage room to grab a roll of butcher paper. I was in and out of here in less than 10 mintues. Yessss…