The staff was really helpful in navigating the store in post COVID19 status and signing me up for the new Teachers club card

Fine, I'll admit it: I'm in love with Lakeshore Learning. I was first tipped off about this place by one of my baby's (okay, so she's two...not exactly a baby but whatever ;) therapists and to say it was love at first sight...that wouldn't come close to cutting it. I'm a mom of four (5, 4, 4, and 2) and my youngest three have developmental delays from mild to severe. While my husband and I have come up with some amazingly engaging/proactive activities for the kids thus far, we're always on the hunt for more, for better, for That One Item/Activity/Etc. We've Been Missing. Lakeshore Learning--much to the chagrin of my Visa card--has yet to disappoint. It's by no means exclusively a store for teachers; it's by no means exclusively a store for special needs parents. Sure, sensory items and activities abound...block play, active play, puzzles, and manipulatives in abundance--but this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you don't want to make the trip (although I don't know why you wouldn't!), hit up the website and request a catalog. It is huge, glossy, and enticing. Also? Lakeshore Learning offers up a pretty sweet check in deal for the mobile Yelping crowd. As *if* you needed more incentive to stop in, right? Riiiiiiight. :) read more

Lakeshore Learning Store - Go to the website. Request a catalog. Burn your Visa before said requested catalog arrives. ;) - Toy Stores Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Awesome place for alternative learning materials. My niece is autistic and I always find smart, fun ideas for her here. She especially loves the puzzles and word games. The staff is very patient and knowledgeable about all their products. They're not just knowledgeable salespeople but also friendly and family oriented. I always leave here wanting to buy her the entire store! read more

Great selection of developmental and educational toys! As a pediatric therapist, the toys I have purchased here have been well loved and lasted! Always my "go to" store for toys for kids of any age! read more

I stopped in here yesterday not ever knowing it was there, but happened to be shopping in the strip mall. I'm so glad I saw it & went in! I run a daycare from my home. We have circle time & work on our basic preschool skills. This store had so many great things to add to our daily routine! The kids will be so excited when I get everything organized & set up for them!! I will for sure be going back!! Lots of great sales & deals too! read more

Each time I go into this store, I have a wonderful experience. The workers are helpful. The layout is organized and functional. The materials are on the pricey side. Sign up for discounts. read more

Teacher Heaven. Expect to fall in love and drop tons of $$$...Every time I go I spend big. They always have a clearance area which has good stuff. They also have all the Interactive white board Cd's and you can even test them out before you buy. Not your typical teacher store since most of the products are for centers and small group games...which the students love! I love this store the only problem is that I leave with a mental wish list of what I want to get next. read more

I have to say the sales associate "Kate" was amazing and extremely friendly! I couldn't ask for better customer service. Kate knew exactly what I was talking about and what I needed to get for the project ,That I was clueless about. She gave me ideas and made sure I had all the supplies I needed for the project before I left the store. Thank you for making the shopping experience easy! read more

The store has a great selection of items for educators. Lots of awesome posters, bulletin board items, and more. They have games and books for lower levels, not so much stuff for high school, though. Staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

A pretty neat store if you're a teacher and a rich one at that. They have some amazing learning tools for all ages and games, however they are way overpriced. We were the only ones in the store and staff did not greet us at all or offer any type of customer service. read more

Great selection of learning toys and materials helps assist in the learning processes and classwork for my nieces and nephew. The free craft times on Saturday are a great way to tap into the creative side and make kids use their imagination. read more

Love this place! My favorite aspect is the do it yourself hot laminating machines. They will allow you to open what you intend to buy and laminate before ringing it up. So much nicer than paying and then trying to dig it back out of your bag. The workers are always so helpful. The store is a little light on the junior high material- but you get that about anywhere- altho it does seem they have been adding more materials in this range recently. There are frequent sales happening (sometimes up to 75% or more off). If you subscribe to their "club" and get texts, you get a break on the lamination and get some pretty nice coupons as well. At the start of the year they always have some giveaway which is usually a nice lesson plan book. read more

Great place they are all so willing to help you find what you are looking for and offer suggestions on what to try if you have any questions there services is great and I love all they stuff that they have in the store my kids and I can stay in that store for hours read more

what a cool place to find unique and educational toys and activities for kids. they also offer free activities for kids on Saturdays!!!