Finding the best shipping rates on AdoptAClassroom.org

Tips for Getting the Best Shipping Rate on the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace

The AdoptAClassroom marketplace is a one-stop-shop for educational resources including books, office supplies, flexible seating, musical instruments and more.

Our extensive online marketplace is made possible by our vendor partners who are essential in supporting us as a nonprofit organization. Their support also allows our online donors to give 100% directly to their favorite teacher or school.

With a variety of vendor options to choose from, and each offering their own unique shipping rates, we wrote this guide to ensure you get the most out of your donations.

Explore the Vendors’ Options

Before jumping in, take a few minutes to explore the unique products each vendor offers. Decide on one or two that meet your needs. If you’re brand new to our shop, check out our guide on navigating the vendor options.

Know the Shipping Rates

Since our vendor partners decide on their pricing and shipping rates, it’s important to know what to expect in shipping fees before adding items to your cart. Check out our vendor’s shipping rates below to plan ahead.

AKJ Books $3.00 + (10% of order total)
Beckers Up to $99.99 – 20% of order total ($8.50 minimum)
Over $99.99 – no shipping charge
Carson Dellosa 15% of order total ($5.00 minimum)
Fun Express Up to $35.00 – $10.95
$35.01 – $74.99 – $11.95
$75.00 – $124.99 – $14.95
$125.00 – $199.99 – $19.95
$200.00 – $499.99 – 12% of order total
$500.00 – $2,499.99 – 11% of order total
Over $2,499.99 – 10% of order total
Genius Games 1 – 2 items – $5.99
3 – 5 items – $3.99
Over 5 items – no shipping charge
Kaplan 15% of order total
Lakeshore Learning Up to $200.00 – 15% of order total
Over $200.00 – free shipping (continental U.S. only)
Learner’s Edge No shipping charge
Learning A-Z No shipping charge
Learning Without Tears No shipping charge
Lee and Low Up to $250.00 – $7.50 + 10% of order total
$250.01 – $2500.00 – 10% of order total
Over $2,500.00 – 8% of order total
LEGO Education Up to $200.00 – $15.00
$200.01 – $300.00 – $8.00
Over $300.01 – no shipping charge
Lerner Publishing Group 15% of order total ($7.50 minimum)
Music & Arts Up to $25.00 – $9.95
Over $25.00 – no shipping charge
OOLY $25.00 order minimum
$25.00 – $49.99 – $4.95
Over $50.00 – no shipping charge
$9.95 for all orders to AK, HI, PR
Planting People Growing Justice Up to $50.00 – $7.95
$50.01 – $99.99 – $18.70
Over $99.99 – $26.65
Really Good Stuff Up to $44.99 – $6.95
$45.00 – $59.99 – $8.95
$60.00 – $79.99 – $11.95
Over $79.99 – 15% of order total
Scholastic Teacher Store 15% of order total
Scholastic Classroom Magazines No shipping charge
School Specialty / Frey Scientific Up to $49.99 – $9.95
Over $49.99 – no shipping charge
Staples Up to $49.99 – $5.00
Over $49.99 – no shipping charge
25% of order total for all orders to AK, HI, PR
West Music 8% of order total
25% of order total for all orders to AK, HI, PR ($18.75 minimum)
Wonder Workshop Up to $99.00 – $10.00
Over $99.00 – no shipping charge
YourDollarBuys 15% of order total


Bundle to Save

You might notice select vendors offer free shipping rates after meeting a certain subtotal. For example, School Specialty offers free shipping for orders over $50. Bundle bigger orders with these vendors to save big on shipping.

Other vendors have a minimum shipping charge, so try to add just enough item through these vendors to take advantage of these minimums. For example, ordering $70 from Really Good Stuff will have the same shipping charge as ordering $10.

Use Your Funds to Your Advantage

The amount of money you have to spend can help you decide which vendors work best.

Did you receive a $500 donation? Focus on vendors that have reduced shipping rates the more you spend.

Working with a $25 donation? Seek out vendors with free shipping or percentage based shipping.


By planning ahead with these tips and tricks, your donations can go even further in supporting your classroom or school.  Teachers can login here to get started. Schools can login here.

If you need any help with your AdoptAClassroom shopping experience, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].