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Reach and Teach

5.0 (106 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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World's sexiest composting kit.
David L.

This store defies retail gravity. It has a strong sense of purpose and mission, but it's a joy to explore and shop inside. If you like Five Little Monkeys you'll be happy here. If you like Barnes & Noble or Kepler Books, this place will feed your soul. If you miss Maker Faire or are passionate about STEM's importance for kids and for our country, this store will make your inner cynic quiet. If you're old enough to remember The Nature Company and its great stores before Discovery bought/ruined them, this store will refresh you. Great assortment of products. Well merchandised. Fairly priced. And if my brief interaction with the co-owner is any indication, this is a store that is making a difference in the San Carlos, SM County, Bay Area and the world. Bravo gentlemen! May you thrive in your efforts to give back to the community and the world. We notice, and we're grateful! Full disclosure - I'm a retail nerd. At cocktail parties I'm the guy who stays late talking about product assortments, ad strategies etc if anyone will endure such mundane discussions. I've designed, manufactured and sold products to a long list of specialty retailers.

Sponge cloth and general purpose cloth for the kitchen, coconut milk chocolate :)
Katherine M.

Hands down the most awesome store in San Carlos. They have a little bit of everything! Great place to go for gift shopping for people of any age. They have kids toys and books, they have jewelry and various cool things from different countries for adults, books for adults, they have eco-friendly kitchen stuff, chocolates and teas from different countries. They also have tea in the store to try (towards the back).. what a nice touch! I'm all about supporting local! I got a sponge cloth that is biodegradable and saves 15 rolls of paper towels for 8 bucks (same product was just advertised to be on Instagram for $35).

My little boy on another amazing visit to Reach and Teach!!

Five stars is too few for this sacred space! If you're lucky enough to visit or even just its website you will agree! Service is also too small a term for the staff and ownership here! Two of the most genuinely nice people own, lead and Shepard this store. The selection is life affirming, heart rending, and mild blowing! In general terms tailor made for world changers, change agents and people wanting meaningful diversion and selfless escape. Value? As I stumble for a fitting term let me say any term I pick for this is sizes too small as any limited term is surpassed. Every item is fairly priced for creators, supply chain and staff. I will say as others have said on Yelp, Reach and teach defies and redefines the possibilities of retail, while never leaving its mission to change the world through each moment of discovery! Thank you Reach and Teach for everything you have done with my family for our community and changes you make to improve our world every day! Full disclosure: I owe so much to this store its owners and its staff for the past 12 years for all sorts of reasons.

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Wow. Thank you so much!!

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Thanks for the kind words, David. I hope you visit again soon.

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11 months ago

Great service, variety of products ranging from books, toys to eco friendly housewares. Would come here again soon

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Wonderful store that adds tremendous value to our neighborhood. Very thankful to have them.

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This is the toy/book store that exists in fairy tales and dreams. So lovely and fun with the most amazing people running it.

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Thanks much for shopping with us and the kind words!

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Ask the Community - Reach and Teach

Do you guys purchase unopened/opened collectibles/figurines/board games in new or good condition?

Thanks for asking. No. There's an awesome consignment shop around the corner on Laurel Street called Bloomingayles. I'd try there.

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We are so happy this shop moved even closer to us from San Mateo (which we would frequent) to San Carlos.

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