Tag: Teacher Tips

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,

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a great time to highlight the diverse cultures and peoples of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. We know teachers like to plan ahead, so we’re highlighting resources for AAPI heritage month that you can add to your lesson plans today!  If you’re a

If you are a PreK-12 educator who could use funding to support your students’ social-emotional wellness (SEW) then we have an exciting grant opportunity for you! $750 Classroom Grant Answer a few short questions about your school and students. Educators who are selected based on school and classroom need will be invited to apply for

This survey and the associated giveaway are now closed. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org. As a teacher, we know you spend far too much of your own money on supplies for your students. We want to help raise awareness and funds to support you,

After virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers saw an increased need for social-emotional learning (SEL) materials. Their students were facing personal and community trauma, and many lacked social skills after distance learning. Social-emotional learning helps students navigate challenging situations and interpersonal relationships. SEL also increases self-advocacy and self-reliance that is critical to future career

The AdoptAClassroom.org vendor marketplace is full of engaging, high-quality educational items from more than 25 different vendors. With so many options, it can be hard to choose how to spend your AdoptAClassroom.org funds. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace’s top teacher classroom supplies in 2022. To raise funds from your

We are proud to announce that Lerner Publishing Group has joined the AdoptAClassroom.org marketplace. Lerner publishes a variety of books for PreK-12 students.  Want to check out Lerner’s books? Log in to access them through the AdoptAClassroom.org marketplace.  To help teachers and librarians understand what Lerner offers, AdoptAClassroom.org recently touched base with Karlyn, Classroom Marketing

When Michael found AdoptAClassroom.org in 2020, he was struggling. He had been teaching in his home state of Florida for three years and decided to switch from a middle school to a high school. In his first few years of teaching he had spent nearly $9,000 out of his own pocket on supplies to support