Lakeshore Learning Store

I homeschool and I’m always trying to find great places and resources and this place is the best they answer every question I had and I had a lot they where so helpful and while I was in there the kids had a great time playing with the toys laying out so the kids weren’t pulling on me asking me when is it time to go I love this store and know it’s going to be a very big part of my homeschool life as my kids get older Go Go Go check out promise you won’t regret it

This place is great!!! Not only do they have all the cool stuff that makes me and my kids want to learn but they have crafts on Saturdays. If you are a teacher or someone wanting to decorate a classroom the the right side of the store has you covered. But, if you are a kid who wants to play with all sorts of fun learning stuff then the left is for you. Do you and your kid a favor and instead of going toys r us go here and better both your lives.

We visit for the free Saturday crafts from 11am to 3pm. The crafts are generally pretty creative, seasonally themed and great for all ages. They include plenty of tactile practice, hand-​eye coordination and more.
They have Unilocal check-​in specials here and there and in store sales too. There is plenty to pick up here, you don’t have to be a teacher or involved in education to find something. There are options for most ages, great home games, flash cards, craft items and such.
It’s proximity to Container Store is dangerously intoxicating.

I didn’t know about the check-​in discount, will definitely have to use that next time!
This place is neat for teachers, day cares, and even moms who want to supplement their child’s education at home. A lot of the toys, games, puzzles, and school supplies could be found elsewhere for cheaper prices I’m sure, but the convenience of having them all in one place is really helpful when school is just around the corner. The prices really aren’t that much higher anymore since they have to be competitive with stores like Staples and Office Depot carrying classroom décor. I went today, a week and a half before school starts, and everything was 20% off! Scored some cute borders for my bulletin boards, a couple simple anchor charts to use for genre, and sentence strips in all colors.
Kudos to Kati, the cashier that rung us up. She was friendly, informative, and sweet all at once! I don’t mind sopping at stores with a little inflation to receive great customer service.
My only complaint is the store is a bit far for me, especially with ⁴¹⁰⁄₂₈₁ traffic. Wish there was another one in town! The education field here is HUGE, hence the 700 teachers Northside ISD added this year alone, so I’m sure we could use it!
Rating system:
5 stars = I’ll drive across town specifically for this, and rave to all my friends about it!
4 stars = Would return and recommend.
3 stars = Indifferent, average, acceptable.
2 stars = You could drag me here unwilling.
1 star = I will not be returning.

Everyone is so nice and helpful here! Every time I have come here the employees have surpassed my customer service expectations. No matter how busy they may be they make time to help each customer with their needs. And the store itself, well it is an educator’s paradise. I love this store it has every area you need for academic resources. I even buy things for my autistic son here since moving here I have been unable to find an autism resource store but they have some great items here. I just want end by saying if you need access to laminating this is the place to go! If you are familiar with abeka you may be impressed by this. I laminated all of my abeka blend ladders for about 5 bucks maybe less I can’t remember but certainly no more than $ 5.

Make sure you check in! You get a 20% off coupon! Has everything you need and every supply you’re looking for!

For all elementary teachers in the area, this place is a necessary evil.
Pros:
Good source for hands-​on manipulatives, pre-​created games, and some books (particularly reproducibles). Lots of childrens books, particularly in spanish, for bilingual or dual language programs. Has monthly arts and crafts activity days for children. Sends out ads and coupons fairly regularly. Offers discounts via text, fairly frequently. Laminator available for those who do not have access at their campus. Lots of basic classroom décor necessities: paper rolls, border, posters. Friendly staff.
Cons:
Overpriced. Not much selection in the way of science, IMO. Not sure about social studies materials, as I never needed them. Store looks like it has a ton of stuff, but I always found myself inexplicably disappointed with selection, but couldn’t put my finger on what more I was specifically looking for.

My daughter’s school hosted a «fundraising» party here. It was cool because they came to her school for the parents who work at night, then held the same type of event at the store after school. We were glad we attended the evening event because the store has a lot to offer!
I could see why the director of the school raves about Lakeshore so often. We found a ton of great books, wooden puzzels and numerous learning tools. Its a great place for teachers and educators or anyone who likes having kids learn while playing! There are tons of good stuff for the classroom and lots of stuff for home.
While the parents shopped, the kids crafted which was nicely supervised. All of the employees were very helpful and enthusiastic about the products they offered. Most items were a little pricey, so I made sure to peep the bargain tables. Some of the items had been there awhile as they showed signs of sun bleach from the windows and relocated.
All in all this is a great store and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to purchase educational and fun items for the holiday.

I LOVE this store. They’re great and every Saturday from 11am-​3pm they offer a detailed FREE craft for the kids.
Normally on the Saturday before a holiday (i.e. mother’s day, christmas, etc) they have multiple crafts, including face painting.
My daughter and I started going when she was 3 and you’ll get a punch card and after 3 – 4 crafts you’ll get little prizes. We’ve brought her friends, gone there to make cards/​goodies for the grandparents. They also display a lot of the toys and so we go from station to station after the craft and fill a good hour and a half there doing the craft and playing with educational toys. Especially in the summertime when you’re trying to beat the heat, it’s a great place to go! :)
The lady in charge of the program knows all the kids names and really encourages the parents to be involved, to create w/​their kids, and for everyone to have a good time.
The crafts are very detailed too — always worth the drive, you get to work with some great materials.