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As you may be out and about more than usual this time of year, I wanted to pass along a friendly reminder to always ask for a teacher discount whenever possible. All the big bookstore chains offer educator cards which may be used for any classroom purchases. All you need to obtain one of these cards is proof that you are a homeschooler: a membership card from a state or local homeschool group or even your letter of intent sent to the county. Once you have the card, it is perfectly acceptable to use the discount for your children’s books since our classroom is always open. Also, don’t be afraid to inquire if a place of business offers any special deals for teachers. The worst that can happen is that they say, “no”. The best result is you save money while educating your children. Museums are especially open to serving teachers and have been willing to lower our entrance fees when I present homeschooling proof. Both the Leepa-Rattner Museum in Tarpon Springs and the Ringling Museum in Sarasota allowed us to take advantage of teacher discounts. Even Colonial Williamsburg has a special rate for educators; so, if you’re planning an out of town trip this summer, remember to pack your homeschooling credentials. It just might make your day as vacation dollars are flying out of your wallet. When we visited Medieval Times in Orlando several years ago, I asked about homeschool pricing and was granted a lower rate when I made our reservation. On top of that, we were given our own private tour of the village on the grounds since we were a school in and of ourselves. It made the experience especially memorable. Homeschooling has so many advantages, but we often forget to ask about group pricing since our “group” may just be a small family. I have found, though, that it pays to ask. You may end up saving some hard-earned money and even if you don’t, you may open the eyes of someone to the world of home education. In nearly every instance, I have been treated courteously and even greeted with respect and admiration for my educational choice. So, don’t overlook the financial advantage of being a teacher, especially when it comes to experiencing the world with your children.
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