Twice a year, I take a pilgrimage to Nashville, TN to volunteer and shop at the Scholastic Warehouse Sale. These are mega-sales that take place all over the nation. You can check out the closest sale to you and grab $25 off $100 coupon here.
In most of the Warehouse Sales, there is also a “Build a Box” section in which you pay $25 for all the books you in put in a box (normally 50ish books). Usually these areas are hit-or-miss. They are best for adding quantity to your classroom library (great for teachers just starting in a new grade). In past sales, I’ve been very successfully at the build-a-box section, but this weekend was not my time.
To keep myself from being very overwhelmed, I always go in with a goal in mind. Being new to 1st grade this year, my goal for this year’s sale was getting beginning readers for my F-H readers.
My secondary goal was adding some book-sets to my library. Without a book room/cabinet (we use a basal) in my new school, I really miss using real literature in guided reading. “The Cat Sat” can only hold my interest for so long. 😉 I picked up 5 sets of books (6 copies of each book) to add to my collection – Guided Reading Levels F – I. These books totaled $60 (30 books/$4 book, $120 – 50% discount = $60)
Have you ever been to a Scholastic Warehouse sale?!? They really are the most amazing places! If you ever have a chance to visit, DO IT!
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I went to the one this week outside of Knoxville. I love going every year! The Nashville warehouse looks a little bigger than ours. I've never volunteered before. I may have to do that next time.
Dooo it! I've visited 3 different Warehouses, and Nashville is definitely my favorite. If you ever volunteer, let me know. I'd love to say hi! 🙂
I have never hear about these sales – they sound amazing!
Love to Learn
THEY.ARE.AMAZING. You should definitely find one pronto! 🙂
They are awesome! I have been to them in Florida and it's in the actual warehouse. A teacher friend and I made an event of it! 🙂
-Lisa
Mrs. Spangler in the Middle
I'm going to my first warehouse sale ever next week and I'm volunteering. Do you receive your volunteer vouchers when you walk into the sale or when you're finished? Did you get a chance to shop after your shift was over or did you have to go back to the sale the next day to shop?
Nice blog.
Great information.
In 2002, based on need, Bookworm central moved into larger warehouses in Manassas, VA. From that time to now, the scope of work continues to expand to assist stakeholders in building and delivering customized literacy programs, providing an updated online shopping platform, operating as a bulk order fulfillment and distribution facility, exploring and developing technologies that support like-minded collaborators, and offering special services such as training’s, workshops, collection and content development for literacy supporters.