What a thoughtful parent "Bec" is on the Edutopia group 'Elementary School'. She posted a question and wanted to know what teachers could use in their classrooms that they typically end up purchasing out of pocket. Instead of giving her children's teachers a random gift for Christmas this year, she was going to give a supply basket. This was a great idea!
Even at the secondary level, I know I spend hundreds of dollars a year buying items for my classroom. From the decorative items and project tools to spare pencils, paper and folders for my students, it does not take long to add up to a large sum!
Additionally, as I read through some of the postings, one user suggested going to the Title I office (I did not know this existed) if your school is a title I school and another user suggested going to www.ShopForStudents.com to start a classroom fundraiser. What neat ideas!
http://www.edutopia.org/groups/elementary-school/33690
Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the website. At this time of year it really came in handy because I was just asking myself the same question. I hate to give teachers the same mug and cute notebook pads that sit on their desk and collect dust.
I will definitely read this article and use some of the ideas. My son is in Middle School and doesn't see a need to give gifts but I feels teachers deserve even the littlest gifts. Teachers Rock!