How to Fundraise During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

There’s just something about the holiday season that makes people more generous. People across the country are opening up their wallets and finding causes to support – Giving Tuesday is a great way to bring some holiday cheer into your classroom! Double your Donations on #GivingTuesday We’ve been hard at work getting ready to support […]

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Six Teachers Making a Difference

Here at AdoptAClassroom, we love celebrating the amazing educators who are changing the world, one student at a time. With a little help, these six classroom superstars are making a huge difference! 1. Cameo B. – Waterford, CA Cameo is a 2nd Grade teacher who decided that learning and fun should go hand in hand. […]

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Self-Care Tips: From Teachers, To Teachers!

We don’t need to tell you how demanding your job can be. Between grading, lesson-planning, and more than a little bit of crisis management, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So we decided to ask teachers how they practice self-care – Here are some of the top responses! 1. Make time for yourself  “I make sure […]

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Lane Bryant – Supporting Teachers in Every Role They Play

For the 4th year in year in a row, Lane Bryant is partnering up with AdoptAClassroom.org to support teachers throughout the U.S. We’re always really excited to work with Lane Bryant because they know all the different roles teachers play to help their students. We decided to have a bit of fun with some of […]

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#PackYourBag: Let’s Talk About Teacher Social Media Fundraising

Between memes, pet photos, and political arguments, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram might seem like the last places to go to raise money for your classroom. But research shows that donors are increasingly inspired to give by posts on teacher’s social media. Engaging your social network and sharing media with them is the quickest way to […]

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#PackYourBag: Teacher Crowdfunding for Back to School

It’s August, and here at AdoptAClassroom.org that means one thing – Back to School season! Back to School isn’t just for parents and students, teachers everywhere are making lists of their own. From furniture and books to craft supplies and dry erase markers, getting a classroom ready for the school year is a big job. […]

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#PackYourBag: Building a Narrative for Classroom Crowdfunding

Classroom crowdfunding is one of the most powerful fundraising tools out there. Anyone with an internet connection can make a pitch to the whole world. Everyone who reads your story or visits your page could be your next classroom donor. There are a lot of people and nonprofits asking for support online, so let’s help […]

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New Vendor Alert: OOLY

We’re excited to introduce you to OOLY, our newest vendor for you to shop! We know you’re going to LOVE their assortment of fun and trend-forward products. Make your classroom more colorful with high quality art and office supplies from people dedicated to seeing teachers and students succeed. Who is OOLY? For more than 10 years, OOLY […]

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#PackYourBag: Before Asking for Classroom Donations, Make a List

No two classrooms are the same, and nobody knows your classroom better than you. So before you even start asking for classroom donations, it’s a good idea to make a list of everything your classroom needs. Your list will be unique and you’ll use it to tell a story about the students you teach. Some […]

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