Tag: teacher resources

Literacy is essential for students to grow into vibrant adult lives. International Literacy Day, September 8, was declared by UNESCO in 1967 and highlights the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. To help teachers increase literacy in their classroom, AdoptAClassroom.org has assembled some resources for elementary classrooms.  Free Teacher Leader […]

If you’ve ever searched for classroom party supplies through the AdoptAClassroom.org vendor marketplace, you’ve definitely come upon Fun Express. Offering everything from seasonal wall decor to novelty pencils, Fun Express has thousands of party supplies and incentives available through AdoptAClassroom.org.  We chatted with Sherry McCartney, a National Account Representative, to get a better idea of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

In honor of Pride Month, AdoptAClassroom.org has compiled a list of free LGBTQ education resources and supply suggestions. We hope the list below will help you integrate more LGBTQ history and books into your lessons and provide tools to better support queer students.  The Trevor Project reported that LGBTQ+ students who had a supportive school […]