Farmers Insurance Raises a Hand for Teachers Again in 2016

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 […]

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Win $50 with our #ReadyForSpring Instagram Contest

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. […]

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In the Art Room, Supplies are Everything

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 […]

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5 Free Apps That Create a Stimulating Learning Environment

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. […]

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This Valentine’s Day: Give TWICE AS MUCH to the classroom you love!

** 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 […]

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Share Your Teacher Wisdom for a Chance to Win $25

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, […]

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Want to wow your donors? Try thank you cards!

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 […]

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Our Top 5 December #TeacherLife Moments

5. The tweet that celebrates the small victories. 4. The teacher who truly embraces preschool-level art. 3. The teacher version of “treat yourself,” summed up in one sentence. 2. The reminder of what everyone should already know. 1. And finally…we don’t know. We just really don’t know. And doesn’t that capture December perfectly? Want to […]

#GivingTuesday Success Stories

At AdoptAClassroom.org, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who raised their hands for teachers on #GivingTuesday! Together, we had almost 200 adoptions, putting almost $19,000 (would this be $24,000 with LB funds?) into classrooms across the country. Better yet, with the help of Lane Bryant we matched the first 100 donations to make […]

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