Category: Teachers

When it comes to giving advice about teaching, there’s no one better to ask than your peers. That’s why we’ve started Teacher2Teachers, a space where you can ask hard questions and share knowledge. This month, Jana had a great question, and you all had even better answers. How can you engage a parent who doesn’t […]

This month, we asked our teachers to get their classrooms #ReadyForSpring and share their creations on Instagram. We loved seeing how you all make your classrooms beautiful. Here are some of our favorites. Congratulations to Mrs. Ulreich, winner of our $50 prize! Want to enter your classroom on our next contest? Register for AdoptAClassroom.org and […]

At AdoptAClassroom.org, we’ve been happy to partner with Farmers Insurance in the past, both with the Thank America’s Teacher program, and with our recent surprise in Kennett, MO. This year is no different, and we’re excited to continue partnering on Thank America’s Teachers. Farmers and America’s Teachers believe in the power of smart. Farmers is […]

It’s finally time to start thinking about spring! We are more than ready to celebrate warm weather, Spring Break…and the chance to win $50 for your classroom! Is your classroom #ReadyForSpring? No matter what grade level you teach, your classroom environment is important. So we thought we’d give you an added incentive to get your classroom #ReadyForSpring. […]

Art teacher Becca Hanson has a yearly budget of $400. That might sound like a lot, but in reality it only covers the cost of paper. Last year, she spent $1000 out of her own pocket. “In the art room supplies are everything…I don’t think we could have an art class without all the materials […]

We bet to get your teaching license you didn’t have to take a class about how to pick the right apps. Regardless, as an educator you’re often in charge of picking the right apps for your students. Thousands of teachers purchase technology items from vendors like Best Buy and Office Depot via AdoptAClassroom.org every year. […]

** February 11, 4 pm CST: We hit our goal of 100 classroom adoptions for Valentine’s Day! Thank you donors for supporting the classrooms you LOVE! While we no longer have matches available, there are many reasons why a classroom adoption is the best gift.** GIVE NOW > There’s a lot of love for teachers at AdoptAClassroom.org. With […]

At AdoptAClassroom.org, we give teachers a hand by helping bring supplies into your classrooms. But we also aim to be a community where teachers can connect with each other and feel supported. No one knows teaching better than you, and we want to create a space where you can learn from each other. That’s why, […]

We all get a lot of email. In an ever-increasingly electronic world, hand-written thank you cards, notes or photos stand out to donors. Taking a moment for your class to appreciate the generosity of others and to express that gratitude is also a great lesson for students. We’ve collected helpful tips and ideas on how to make your classroom’s […]