One of the best ways to keep kids interested in school and engaged in lessons is through fun, educational games. Teachers across all disciplines use games in a variety of ways to reach all kinds of learners. In an Education Week article titled “Ways to Use Games Effectively in the Classroom,” authors and teachers Susan … Continue reading 5 Games That Every Student Can Enjoy
Summer means soaring temperatures for much of the country. As we’ve seen this year, this is true even for areas that historically remain cooler —like the Pacific Northwest which saw record-breaking heat earlier this month. As the earth continues to warm, we’re grateful that many are fortunate enough to relax in cool, air conditioning, with … Continue reading Prepare Your Organization for Heatwaves
School supplies aren’t what they used to be. We can remember a time when the only thing that differentiated you from the student next to you was the image on your Trapper Keeper. Times have changed. Now students have access to hundreds of supplies with various images, colors, and designs. Whether you’re preparing to donate … Continue reading Why Your School Needs These Back-to-School Essentials
If the pandemic taught us anything about education, it’s that there are huge discrepancies between schools and districts across the United States. Schools with less money have fewer resources and supplies for students who continue to struggle with virtual learning. The achievement gap between rich and poor schools is only widening further. Therefore, now is … Continue reading Brands We Love: Carolina Pad
One of the positives to come out of the Covid crisis, is the realization of just how much we can accomplish virtually and how to rethink how we work. Not only did the pandemic transform the way we work, it even sparked the development of new businesses. If you’ve ever thought about starting a small … Continue reading Ideas for Starting a Small Business
Donating is one of the easiest ways to make a positive contribution to your community. Donating either your time or money (or both) is a great way to boost your own sense of gratitude while extended a helping hand to others in need. In fact, a study from the University of Oregon, found that giving … Continue reading Four Steps to Easy Donating
Summer is the Season for Non-Profits and Small Businesses to Shine Even though summer can be seen as a great time to relax and recharge, it can sometimes feel like one of the busiest seasons of the year. Because kids are off from school and parents may have a bit more flexibility in their schedules, … Continue reading Prepare for a Summer of Volunteering
While summer might mean sunscreen, hot dogs, and lazy days at the pool for some, for disaster relief organizations, it’s a great time to evaluate preparations and procedures for potential weather-related emergencies. Although May is National Wildfire Awareness month, it’s not just wildfires that are cause for concern in the summer. As the mercury rises, … Continue reading Disaster Relief: Ways to Prepare Your Organization
Even if you’re just wrapping up the school year and looking forward to summer break, back to school will be here before you know it. Don’t be caught off guard scrambling to get everything on your school supply list. Start thinking about stocking up now so you and your kiddos can have a stress-free start … Continue reading Back to School Brands We Love
You probably know Wendy Smith-Reeve as the former Director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. At DollarDays, we know her as a champion of those in need, underserved, or in crisis in our communities. We are proud to partner with Smith-Reeve in her continued effort to … Continue reading DollarDays Partner: Wendy Smith-Reeve