Friday, November 19, 2010

TOS Review: KBTeachers.com


Title:
KB Teachers
Price: FREE or PREMIUM
$29 for 12 months or $49 for two years
Format: Online website


What is it?
KBTeachers is a one-click online website for printable worksheets and activities all ages, created for teacher, parents, and students. 

Description from site:
"KBTeachers brings the best the web can deliver to you and your students -- It is the one-stop destination for teachers and parents who are always on the lookout for new and engaging 21st century teaching tools and materials."

Why opt for a PREMIUM subscription?
There are many benefits to purchasing the premium membership.
* No watermarks
* No annoying ads taking up the webpage 
* Large selections of educational resources - from ABC fun to 12th grade Social Studies.
* Answer Keys
* Activities online or off - At home, at school or in study hall
* FREE Support 24/7
* Updated weekly
* Instant access - nothing to download, 
* Decorate your Blogs, websites, etc with fun clipart and graphics
* and MORE.

What did I like about it:
I love that I can go to one website and find almost anything I'm in need of for my daughters.  If I'm unable to find what I'm looking for, I can contact KBTeachers and request it.  If they don't have it available, they will create it. 

What I did NOT like about it:
I did not like that there wasn't a search option.  I feel it is much easier to search for something on a site when there's a search box to assist me in my hunt.  KBTeachers purposely left the search box function off their site.  In the FAQ's it says, "Is there a search feature? No. We believe that on a well designed website you should easily find your way around and find what you need in 3 clicks or less. Gone are the days of searching endlessly! KBTeachers saves you time and money. In the event that you do not find what you are looking for, please contact us and we will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours."

Would I purchase a subscription?
I have mixed feelings about whether I would or not, but I'm leaning towards yes.  $29.00 for a one year subscription is fairly inexpensive and it would eliminate the stress of searching the internet for activites, worksheets, and such, I'm in need of.  If the subscription cost was less, I would definitely say yes.   


If you would like to purchase a subscription with KBTeachers for your home or classroom, click HERE.

Check out what my fellow TOS Crew Members have to say about KBTeachers.com.



Disclaimer: I’m an independent contractor for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Crew. I received a 2 year subscription to KBTeachers.com in exchange for my honest review.

2 comments:

  1. Good review.

    We also enjoyed our review of this company.

    Have a wonderful day!

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  2. I for one can't recommend this site to anyone. After deciding no longer homeschool and put my son in private school I emailed KB Teachers asking them to cancel my account. I received their standard automated response and thought the case we closed.

    In September (2012) I was billed $12.00, so I emailed them once again asking them to cancel my account, and received the same standard reply as last time. Then once again I as billed this month for $12.00.

    I called the number next to KB Teachers on my bank statement and it's not even the number for the company. They give you no way through email or phone to speak to a living person.

    While it's nice to have a service like this for parents, teachers and homeschoolers this isn't the company you want to use. - Melissa Grimes

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