Monday, June 15, 2015

Educational Deals & Freebies Round-Up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:
Dr. Seuss Books for $2.40: Amazon has a selection of Dr. Seuss Books on sale for as low as $2.40 each. Some of the books on sale include Are You My Mother for $2.40, There’s a Wocket in my Pocket for $2.40, Oh the Thinks You Can Think for $4.41, Green Eggs & Ham for $4.41, Hop on Pop for $4.41, and Fox in Socks for $4.99. You can find all the books included in this sale here.
Sharpie 12-Ct. Accent Style Highlighters for $4.97: Amazon has theirSharpie 12-Ct. Accent Style Highlighters on sale for $4.97. This set typically retails for $12.86, and it features 12 highlighter pens in the following colors – 3 fluorescent yellow, 2 fluorescent green, 1 fluorescent pink, 1 blue, 1 fluorescent orange, and 1 lavender. These highlighters are ideal for highlighting, underlining, or writing notes. Plus, the Smear Guard ink is designed to not smear over most inks, and the color won’t fade type or bleed through most types of paper.
Free 4th of July Pack: Download a free 4th of July Pack from 3 Dinosaurs. This pack includes such skills as patterns, matching, sequencing, basic math pages, American symbols, and more.
LEGO Creator Sea Plane Set for $4.99: Purchase the LEGO Creator Sea Plane Set for $4.99. This 3-in-1 model can be rebuilt from a sea plane to a catamaran or a swamp boat. There are several other LEGO sets on sale as well – LEGO Creator Power Digger for $5.09, LEGO Creator Emerald Express for $5.09, LEGO Creator Blue Racer Set for $4.97, LEGO Friends Bunnies & Babies Set for $4.97, and LEGO City Surfer Rescue Set for $5.59.
6-Foot Chalkboard or Whiteboard Decal for $7.99 Shipped: Purchase a6-foot chalkboard or whiteboard wall decal for just $7.99 today. This is such a simple and inexpensive way to turn an ordinary wall into a fun writing surface. Perfect for kids’ drawings, grocery lists, calendars, weekly menus, and more, this decal can be cut into any shape and size. The decal sticks to any wall and peels off without any residue. Plus, this offer includes free shipping as well.
Free Family Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shops: Family Summer Camp is back at Bass Pro Shops! Throughout June and July, Bass Pro Shops will be featuring free family activities every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Activities will include a BB range, archery range, soft foam shooting gallery, casting buckets, crafts, workshops, and more. There will also be food demos and sampling on the weekend as well as extra activities to celebrate the 4th of July. You can find the dates and times for these events at a Bass Pro Shop store location near you here.
Educational Activity Books as Low as $1.50 Each: Amazon has a selection of their Educational Activity Books on sale for as low as $1.50 each. Some of the titles featured in this sale include The 50 States Facts & Fun Activity Book for $1.50, Dover Sea Life Mazes Activity Book for $1.67, Dover My First Crossword Puzzle Book for $1.65, Dover Spot the Differences Activity Book for $1.73, School Zone Hidden Pictures Activity Book for $2.99, and The Everything Kids’ Puzzle Book for $4.90. You can find all the books included in this salehere.
Frozen Blowout Sale: Calling all Frozen fans! Zulily is featuring a hugeFrozen Blowout Sale today. From t-shirts and pajamas to games and toys, there’s something for every Frozen fan included in this sale – Frozen Pop-Up Game – $5.99, Frozen Hopscotch Play Mat Set – $11.99, Frozen Floor Puzzle – $7.99, Frozen Olaf Tea Party Set – $11.99, Frozen Stationary Set – $6.99, and Frozen Calculator Set – $5.99. You can find all of the items included in this salehere.
Instructor Magazine for $4.99: Purchase a one-year subscription toInstructor Magazine for $4.99 when you enter the promotional code 535073 at checkout. This is 54% off the cover price of $10.95. This resource is ideal for fresh teaching insight and time saving tips. It features page after page of hands-on activities as well as ideas for professional development, review of new children’s literature, teaching strategies, and FREE posters through out the year. You can purchase up to 3 years at this promotional pricing.
Art & Craft Supplies Starting at $1.99: Amazon has a great way to beat the summertime boredom blues with their art and craft supplies that are sale for as low as $1.99 each. Some of the items featured on sale include Darice Wood Craft Sticks (120 ct.) for $1.99, Crayola 5-Ct. Paintbrush Set for $2.99, 500-Ct. Wiggly Eyes for $2.99, 65-Ct. Peel & Stick Foam Craft Sheets for $6.37, and Tru-Ray Construction Paper (50 ct.) for $2.69. You can find all the items included in this sale here.
Kids Bowl Free Program: The Kids Bowl Free Program allows kids to bowl 2 free games per day throughout the entire summer. Each bowling center has their own specific age requirements/restrictions as well as times when the coupon is valid. These specifications are listed on each individual bowling alley’s web page. Adults can purchase a Family Pass which is priced at $24.95. This pass covers up to 4 adult family members and allows each family member to bowl 2 free games per day. Shoe rental is not covered under this program, so you’ll need to rent shoes each time you visit your participating bowling center. As an alternative, you can also buy a pair of shoes at a second-hand athletic store such as Play It Again Sports or online for as low as $19.95 per pair.
Dover Kaleidoscope Coloring Book for $1.69: Amazon has their Dover Kaleidoscope Stained Glass Coloring Book on sale for $1.69. The designs in this book are based on the complex, symmetrical patterns found in a kaleidoscope. The completed pages can be placed in a window or near a source of bright light to illuminate the design.
Free EPA Activity Books: The Environmental Protection Agency is offering several free activity books for kids. Once you go to the EPA’s site, you’ll need to click on the blue USPS logos next to each publication that you’d like to request. You’ll then need to click on the “Show Order Form” button to enter in your contact and mailing information. The items should arrive in approximately 4 weeks.
Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipesideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Educational Deals & Freebies Round-Up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:
Kids’ Books for $2.04: Amazon has a selection of their kids’ books on sale for as low as $2.04 each. Some of the titles featured in this sale include Little Bear for $2.04, The Little Red Caboose for $2.18, The Story of Ferdinand for $2.25, The Poky Little Puppy for $2.28, Just Me & My Dad for $2.57, The Berenstain Bears & the Truth for $2.58, The Very Hungry Caterpillar for $3.18, and Make Way for Ducklings for $3.92. You can find all the books included in this salehere.
I Spy Purses & Tool Bags for $10.99: Here’s a fun twist on a busy bag for kids! Jane.com has their “I Spy” purses and tool bags on sale for $10.99 today. These bags feature a variety of trinkets for kids to find as well as a handle to hold the key card with pictures for the list of items to search for. The card is held on a book ring for easy on and off access. For the tool bags, the treasures include items such as a hammer, a saw, a beetle, a frog, a dice, a turtle, a baseball, and more. The purses feature items such as a cupcake, a crown, a strawberry, a ladybug on a flower, and more. Shipping is $4.99 for the first item and $2.50 for each additional item.
American Girl Crafts Memory Book Set for $5.29: Amazon has theirAmerican Girl Crafts Memory Book Set on sale for $5.29. This set typically retails for $9.99, and it includes a memory book, adhesive squares, punch-out designs and words, paper, and sticker gems.
Free YouthSpark Summer Camps at Microsoft: Microsoft is offering free YouthSpark Summer Camps this summer. Kids ages 8 and older will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the latest technology as they learn how to code, create games, and use their imagination. There will be four camps available, with two designed for beginners and two for intermediates who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Each camp runs for four consecutive days and lasts for two hours per day. It’s important to note that the parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every camp participant ages 18 and under must remain in the Microsoft store for the duration of the event.
ALEX Toys Ready, Set, Write Book for $9.39: Amazon has their ALEX Toys Ready, Set, Write Book on sale for $9.39. This book features 38 wipe-clean pages, enabling your child to practice their letters and numbers again and again. This set is perfect for in the car and on the go, and it includes a wipe-away marker as well.
Brain Quest Deck & Workbook Sets for $12.99: Groupon has their Brain Quest Deck & Workbook Sets on sale for $12.99 today. These sets typically retail for $24.90, and they feature a question deck as well as a 320-page workbook. The sets are available for grades 1-6, and they questions and exercises focus on math, science, reading, and more.
Foam Beads Lacing Kit for $8.04: Amazon has their Foam Beads Lacing Kit on sale for $8.04. This set features a variety of foam shapes including squares, circles, hearts, and stars (shoot…add clovers and blue moons and you’ve got Lucky Charms!). The set also includes lacing cord, a plastic needle, and a bucket for convenient storage.
Insulated Lunch Totes for $4.59 Shipped: Amazon has their Insulated Lunch Totes on sale for as low as $4.59. These bags are ideal for lunches or trips to the park, and they have the function of keeping food hot or cold for optimal preservation. There are a variety of different colors and styles available as well. Plus, this item includes free shipping as well.
Free eGuides from Craftsy: Craftsy has 12 FREE eGuides available to help you tap into your inner creativity! You can choose from the following topics – Fabulous Fondant Toppers, Save Those Scraps: A Scrap Quilting Handbook, Knitting Stitches You Need to Know, Understanding Exposure for Better Photos Now, Drawing the Human Face, Success with Container Gardening, Beginner’s Guide to the World of Watercolor, The Beginner’s Guide to Crochet, How to Draw with Perspective, Woodturning Basics for Beginners, and Drawing the Human Body. This is a great way to pick up a new hobby or learn a new skill – for free!
Rock ‘N Learn 10-DVD Collection for $39.99 Shipped: Groupon is currently offering a great deal on their Rock ‘N Learn Sets. For just $39.99, you can pick up the Rock ‘N Learn Math & Science 10-DVD Collection. This set typically retails for $129.95, and it includes the following titles – Add & Subtract, Let’s Tell Time, Money, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Physical Science for Kids, Earth Science for Kids, Life Science for Kids, and Human Body for Kids. As an alternative, you can also pick up the Rock ‘N Learn 10-DVD Preschool Set for just $39.99 as well. Plus, both of these sets include free shipping.
LEGO Duplo Creative Ice Cream Set for $10.39: Amazon has their LEGO Duplo Creative Ice Cream Set on sale for $10.39. This set typically retails for $14.99, and it includes the following features 3 ice cream cones, 6 colored tops, a blueberry brick, a cream brick, and classic Duplo bricks.
Free LEGO Monthly Build Events: Each month, LEGO Stores feature a free mini build event. The times and dates for these events vary according to store location (you can find a store near you here). The event lasts at each store while supplies last.
Wooden Number Cards & Counting Rods Set for $4.80 Shipped:Amazon has their Wooden Number Cards & Counting Rods Set on sale for $4.80. This set typically retails for $15.99, and it includes 5 math signs, 19 numbers 0 to 9, and 52 counting rods as well as a wooden box for convenient storage.
Jane Austen eBook Collection for $0.99: Amazon has their Jane Austen eBook Collection on sale for $0.99 today. This 18-book collection includes titles such as Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and many more.
Free Umbrella Preschool Printables: Download a free set of Umbrella Preschool Printables from Confessions of a Homeschooler. This set includes handwriting practice, matching, counting, color by number, tracing, sorting, and more.
Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipesideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Educational Deals & Freebies Round-Up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:
Melissa & Doug Items on B2G1 Free Sale: Amazon has a HOT deal on their Melissa & Doug arts and crafts products today! For a limited time, Melissa & Doug arts and crafts items are on a B2G1 Free Sale when you spend $25 or more. With this promotion, you’ll be able to pick up 6 items for $19.96 – or just $3.33 each!
Play-Doh Frozen Sparkle Snow Dome Set for $12: Amazon has theirPlay-Doh Frozen Sparkle Snow Dome Set on sale for $12. This set features Elsa and Anna figurines, 2 stampers, 1 set of antlers, Globe base and dome, Extruder, 2 cans of Play-Doh modeling compound, and 2 cans of Play-Doh Sparkle compound.
National Geographic Kids Magazine for $11.99: LivingSocial is featuring a one-year subscription to National Geographic Kids Magazine for $11.99. Designed for children ages 6 and up, this magazine features photos, facts, and articles about animals, science, technology, archaeology, and geography as well as jokes, games, and activities in every issue. If you have younger children, you can purchase a subscription to National Geographic Little Kids Magazine for $9.99. This publication is ideal for children ages 3-6 years old.
Easy Flubber Recipe: What is it about goo that is universally appealing to kids?! Making flubber is a relatively simple process, and it only requires a few ingredients. The key to the whole process is making sure you mix the appropriate ingredients in two separate bowls before combining everything together into one container. You can find an easy recipe for making Flubber here.
Leapfrog On-the-Go Bundle & $15 Digital Card for $11.64: Amazon has their Leapfrog On-the-Go Bundle Kit on sale for $11.64. This set typically retails for $45, and it includes a carrying case, a car adapter, and a $15 digital download card.
$10 Off $10 Purchase at Shutterfly: Shutterfly is offering customers $10 off any purchase of $10 or more when you enter the promotional code SAVEBIG at checkout. This is an ideal way to create a classroom calendar that features important dates, upcoming field trips, and project due dates. As an alternative, you could also create a customized book that teaches a variety of topics (ABCs, numbers, parts of speech) by using pictures of family members, friends, and familiar places and/or objects. This type of book makes the learning process fun and familiar for your child.
Children’s Board Books as low as $2.66 Each: Amazon has theirchildren’s board books on sale for as low as $2.66 each. Some of the items on sale include Owl Come Out & Play for $2.66, First 100 Words for $3.30, Are You My Mother? for $3.81, and Richard Scarry’s Cars & Trucks from A to Z for $3.04. You can find all the books included in this sale here.
Free Pizza-Making Class: Are you looking for a family-friendly dinner that everyone can help make? Craftsy is offering a FREE Pizza Making Class with baking guru Peter Reinhart. With this class, you’ll make pizza sauces, explore cheese options, and learn how to bake five types of dough all from your home’s conventional oven. You’ll even get a bonus lesson on gluten-free pizza recipes. Plus, you can find more free classes from Craftsy here.
Look & Find Disney Frozen Book for $5.36: Amazon has their Look & Find Disney Frozen Book on sale for $5.36. This book feature 8 extra busy scenes as well as lists of more challenges to find at the end of the book.
Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes for $10.17: Purchase the Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes for just $10.17. This book presents step-by-step instructions for building ten unique airplanes, and comes complete with 40 sheets of flight-tested, ready-to-fold paper, printed on both sides in a variety of colorful patterns.
Free Pond Printable Pack: Download a free Pond Printable Pack, compliments of 3 Dinosaurs. This pack includes patterns, matching, puzzles, sequencing, math pages, the frog life cycle, and more.
Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipesideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.