Tag: Teacher Tips

Hispanic and Latino students deserve to see themselves reflected in the history, books, and holidays in your classroom. To help teachers prepare for Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, AdoptAClassroom.org has assembled a list of classroom activities and supplies you can use in your classroom.  Please note: AdoptAClassroom.org is sharing […]

If you’re a K-12 teacher, you can get the teacher must-haves you need for the 2023-2024 school year through the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace.  According to our recent teacher survey, teachers like you spend an average of $860 to supply their classrooms. Overwhelmingly, teachers need items like basic supplies, books, and inclusive/adaptive classroom materials. On our list […]

*This giveaway has concluded. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org.* Even better, we’ll also be giving away $2,000 in AdoptAClassroom.org funds! Learn how to enter for 1 of 20 $100 donations only during the live YouTube event. Don’t have a YouTube account? You can also go to […]

Integrating STEM education into elementary classrooms is essential in order to build critical thinking skills in young students. STEM learning goes beyond traditional math and science learning to provide a multidimensional, curiosity-focused approach to student learning.  In this blog, you’ll find STEM education suggestions from the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace and STEM-focused ways to spend classroom donations […]

Before you can spend AdoptAClassroom.org donations you receive from donors, you will need to log in and create an AdoptAClassroom.org classroom profile page if you don’t have one. Creating your classroom page helps us confirm your school, and as an added bonus it qualifies you to potentially receive additional donations from our donors and corporate […]

According to AdoptAClassroom.org’s Terms of Use, educators must keep certain essential information, such as email address and school address, up to date. This information is important as it helps ensure that school supplies purchased through the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace are shipped to the correct location. Below, we’ve included information on a couple of common scenarios where […]

Getting your teacher supply list ready for the back-to-school season can be exciting and challenging. While you’re brainstorming all the engaging activities you want to try and imagining how to fit in new state standards into an old favorite lesson plan, let us take care of the basics! You can spend the donations in your […]

We know that teachers spend a lot of money out of pocket on supplies for their students year-to-year, but for first-year teachers who start from scratch, the amount of supplies they need can be overwhelming. To support new educators, we assembled some practical advice from experienced teachers, including their suggestions for a first-year teacher supply […]

World Day of Music, which takes place on June 21, is the perfect opportunity for teachers to add music to their classroom. Music can be a great tool for helping students identify their emotions, provide stress relief, and be a source of joy and laughter.  AdoptAClassroom.org has compiled a list of free activities and resources, […]