Author: Kirsten Fedorowicz

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 […]

For the third consecutive year, Skechers is teaming up with AdoptAClassroom.org to equip teachers with the supplies their students need to have a successful school year. During the 2022 back-to-school season, Skechers raised more than $78,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org through their month-long register round up in support of students at high-needs schools. In 2023, Skechers is […]

Every August, Subaru retailers support high-needs schools in their communities through their Subaru Loves Learning initiative. Many Subaru retailers build relationships with their partner schools that go well beyond Subaru Loves Learning Month.  Subaru retailers showed up on Teacher Appreciation Week to spread love to teachers and thank them for everything they did for their […]

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 […]

As students recover from the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to hear from teachers that they’re searching for social-emotional learning resources to support students. To help provide teachers like you with SEL resources, we brought our community of teachers together to share their tips and we’re sharing them with you!  We recently […]

Little Words Project is dedicated to helping teachers equip their students with the tools they need to thrive in school. For the second consecutive year, Little Words Project is donating *25% of the purchase price of every ‘Teacher’ bracelet sold to AdoptAClassroom.org, with a maximum donation of $100,000.  In 2022, Little Words Project donated more […]

At the annual Engage for Good Conference, AdoptAClassroom.org and our friends at Subaru of America received some great news – our Subaru Loves Learning campaign received the 2023 GOLD Halo Award for Best Education Initiative.  The Halo Awards honor social impact initiatives that are creating a better world through a non-profit and corporate business partnership. […]

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, […]