Eligible teachers can shop free supplies for classroom and student use in three convenient ways: The Free Teacher Supply Store is open for teacher shopping August through May on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and select Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:00pm, by appointment only. Store hours may vary for holidays. Eligible teachers can make their shopping appointment for the month on “MY AGFT” . If you choose to shop in store, you will not be able to shop Pencil Boy Curbside or Pencil Boy Express for that month. Pencil Boy Curbside is available from September through April. Eligible teachers from monthly shopping schools will have the opportunity to order custom supply kits online for convenient curbside pick-up at the Free Teacher Supply Store. If you choose to shop by Pencil Boy Curbside, you will not be able to schedule a shopping appointment for the Free Teacher Supply Store or Pencil Boy Express for that month. All available online orders will open on the 1st of the month on “My AGFT” and are on a first come, first served basis. Pencil Boy Express — The Mobile Free Supply Store is on the road from September through April visiting eligible schools in Orange County. You do not have to teach at the host school to shop! Eligible teachers from monthly shopping schools can view upcoming visits and make their shopping appointment on “My AGFT” . If you choose to shop by Pencil Boy Express, you will not be able to schedule a shopping appointment for the Free Teacher Supply Store or Pencil Boy Curbside for that month.

FAQs Archive - A Gift for Teaching

Q: How do I get to A Gift for Teaching?

A Gift for Teaching’s Free Teacher Supply Store is located on the property of OCPS Southwest Learning Community Complex at 6501 Magic Way, Bldg. 400C, Orlando, Florida 32809 . The closest entrance is off South John Young Parkway.

Q: May I bring my child with me to shop inside the Free Teacher Supply Store?

Due to capacity, there is a strict "No Guests Policy,” including children. We understand childcare can sometimes be a challenge and suggest shopping on Pencil Boy Express - The Mobile Free Store or by Pencil Boy Curbside for the month as an alternative. Another consideration may be to coordinate shopping appointments with other trusted shopping teachers and take turns accompanying any children outside the store. Children cannot be left unattended at the Free Teacher Supply Store.

Q: Can I shop for someone else?

If a teacher is unable to shop in-person at the Free Teacher Supply Store or Pencil Boy Express for the month, we suggest shopping by Pencil Boy Curbside. Anyone can help pick up your Pencil Boy Curbside order.

Q: What if I have not received my OCPS badge yet?

It may take some time for OCPS to set up all new and incoming teachers’ employee records. Once you have received your OCPS ID number and set up your OCPS Outlook email account, we can verify employment and add you to our eligible teacher database. If you have not received or forgot your OCPS badge, a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license is required to shop.