Black Friday is one of the best times of year to save on homeschool curriculum, books, and educational materials. With a little planning and a clear wish list, you can stock your homeschool shelves with high-quality resources at a fraction of the regular price.
Smart Black Friday Shopping Tips
My Mama always says: just because something is on sale does not mean you need it. Shopping smart and making a plan can save you even more.
- Set a budget and a wish list before you start. If you have been watching something all year waiting for it to go on sale, grab it. If you see something for the first time and have already spent your budget, wait until next year to decide if you still want it.
- Use cashback and rewards tools. Sites like Rakuten (formerly Ebates), Honey, and Swagbucks can add meaningful savings on top of already discounted prices.
- Check return policies. Some companies alter their return policy during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Know the terms before you buy.
- Print a few test pages before buying digital curriculum. Many publishers offer sample pages. Make sure the format works for your printer and your child before committing.
- Buy durable, reusable materials. A high-quality manipulative set or curriculum kit used for three years is a far better investment than a stack of consumable workbooks bought on impulse.
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Brands Worth Watching Every Black Friday
These brands are popular in the Montessori homeschool community and typically offer meaningful discounts during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend.
Monthly subscription boxes for world geography and cultural exploration. Typically offers significant discounts on multi-month subscriptions during Black Friday.
Wooden toys and hands-on learning materials popular among Montessori families. Consistently offers strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
Digital early learning platform. Annual membership discounts are common during the Black Friday period.
Foreign language learning card games. Sign up for their newsletter to receive coupon codes that stack on top of sale prices.
High-quality magnetic wooden blocks popular in Montessori environments. Watch for holiday weekend sales.
Minimalist, natural footwear popular in the Montessori community for supporting healthy foot development. Typically runs a holiday sale.
Do not forget to check office supply and craft stores for deals on art supplies, cardstock, laminating pouches, and organizational materials. You may be surprised what gets marked down.
What Black Friday deals have you found? What tips do you have for saving money on homeschool materials? Share them with us on social media.
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