Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:
ALEX Toys Craft Sets Starting at $4.04: Amazon has several craft sets from ALEX Toys on sale starting at just $4.04 each. Some of the items on sale include the Little Hands Paste Set for $7.99, Little Hands Cut Set for $7.99, Paper Bag Puppets Set for $9.15, Simply Needlepoint Butterfly Kit for $4.27, Pop Stick Art Set for $7.62, Paper Tube Ocean Set for $8.87, and the 3 Happy Birds Pops Craft Set for $4.04.
6-Foot Chalkboard or Whiteboard for $7.99 Shipped: Tanga has their 6-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.
VTech InnoTab 3 Plus Kids Tablet for $47.72 Shipped: Amazon has their VTech InnoTab 3 Plus Kids’ Tablet on sale for $47.72. This tablet typically retails for $59.99, and it includes rechargeable batteries and an AC adapter. The VTech InnoTab features a 180 degree rotating camera, it plays videos and MP3 songs, it has an expandable memory, and it has 10 onboard apps including My Magic Beanstalk Game, Wonder Cam, Movie Maker and more.
Free Diamante Poetry Mini-Unit: Educents has a free Diamante Poetry Mini-Unit available for download. This unit includes a brainstorming sheet, 2 planning pages, and 4 templates.
ALEX Toys 150-Piece Art Set for $15.10: Amazon has their ALEX Toys 150-Piece Portable Art Set on sale for $15.10. This set is a great way to introduce children to the creative world of art, and it includes the following items – 12 watercolor cakes, mixing palette, paintbrush, 36 markers, 24 colored pencils, 24 crayons, 24 oil pastels, 20 paper clips, pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler, glue, stapler, scissors, white paint, and a carrying case with a handle.
LEGO Friends Jungle Bridge Rescue Set for $23.99: Purchase the LEGO Friends Jungle Bridge Rescue Set for just $23.99. This set includes Matthew and Mia mini-doll figures, a baby bear, 2 rocky cliffs with stairs and caves, rope bridge, rescue helicopter an off roader, and a variety of different accessories.
Mega Bloks Big Building Bag for $14.88: Amazon has their Mega Bloks Big Building Bag on sale for $14.88. This set comes complete with 80 big Mega Bloks in a classic primary color scheme. Plus, the set includes a reusable storage bag as well.
Free Patterns from Craftsy: Are you looking for a new craft project to start (and maybe even finish!) this summer? If so, Craftsy has several patterns available for free. The free patterns are available for knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, and jewelry. You can find all of Crafty’s free patterns here.
Melissa & Doug Habitats Sticker Pad for $4.35: Amazon has their Melissa & Doug Habitats Reusable Sticker Pad on sale for $4.35. This set includes 5 scenes (a farm, a prehistoric landscape, an African oasis, a jungle, and the ocean) and over 150 reusable stickers. These easy-to-peel vinyl stickers can be removed and repositioned for hours of play. There are several other sticker pads on sale as well including Play House!, My Town, Make-A-Face Crazy Animal Faces, Sweets & Treats, Pink Sticker Pad, and Blue Sticker Pad.
25% Off Kids Sale at Family Christian Store: Family Christian Store is featuring a 25% Off Kids Department Sale. With this sale, you’ll be able to pick up a bargain on a variety of children’s items such as VeggieTales DVDs for $6.97, AIO Imagination Station Books for $3.74, Crayola Pip Squeaks Markers for $2.24, Melissa & Doug Puzzles for $5.99, and The Jesus Storybook for $12.74. Plus, if you choose in-store pick up, you’ll receive free shipping as well. You can find all the items included in this sale here.
Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? Complete Series for $7.58: Amazon has their Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? Complete Series on sale for $7.58. This set includes 4 discs with all 40 episodes of action-packed adventures full of history and geography.
12 Free Kindle eBooks for Kids: Amazon has several free Kindle eBooks available for download including The Mystery of Smugglers Cove, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Treasure Island, Bedtime Stories for Kids, A to Z of Silly Animals, Adventures in Firefighting, The Quest: The Untold Story of Steve, Little Women, and more.
Learning Resources Pop for Blends Game for $9.70: Amazon has their Learning Resources Pop for Blends Game on sale for $9.70. This fast-paced game is ideal for building words with beginning blends and digraphs. This set includes 100 die-cut popcorn cards (92 blend words and 8 POP cards) in a box for easy storage.
Darice 120-Piece Art Set for $10.29: Purchase the Darice 120-Piece Art Set for just $10.20. This portable art studio includes 24 markers, 24 crayons, 24 color pencils, 24 oil pastels, 12 watercolor cakes, 2 clips, 1 white watercolor tube and 1 of each: palette, paintbrush, drawing pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler, sponge and scissors.
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, Persuasion, and more.
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.
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 recipes, ideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.
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