Back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, parents, and teachers alike. It can also be a stressful time, as the cost of school and classroom supplies can quickly become very expensive. Also, classrooms often need replenishment multiple times throughout the school year, not only at the beginning. By purchasing school essentials in bulk, it … Continue reading Back-to-School Supply Checklists for Every Grade
We love helping students feel prepared and ready for school with high-quality school supplies. But maybe even more important is helping teachers. Teachers are the backbone of schools serving as mentors, disciplinarians, and encouraging cheerleaders for their students. Teachers have an incredibly difficult job ensuring that students feel safe and comfortable, making learning engaging and … Continue reading 3 Ways to Upgrade your Classroom Teaching 2021
With the Delta Covid variant circulating throughout the U.S. and schools preparing for the return of students, the need for PPE for students is still strong. With teachers busy getting classrooms ready and lesson plans set, it’s the perfect time to organize a much needed (and much welcomed) donation to your local schools in need. … Continue reading Top 5 PPE Picks for Students and Classrooms
Donating to schools is one of the best ways to give back to your community and our larger society. Investing in schools is an investment in our future. Without the proper education, we wouldn’t have effective leaders, entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce, or adequate social services. Helping supply schools with everything they need to be successful … Continue reading 3 Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Kitting Party
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
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
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
Youth Development and Capacity Building, Inc., located in Atlanta, Ga., serves the disadvantaged youth and communities through education and development. We host numerous youth educational initiatives throughout the year to develop positive minds and a clear future for our youth and community. By consistently adding programs, initiatives and projects that focus on our youth’s education … Continue reading Youth Programs Give Children Hope Through Art
Thanks to DollarDays, Young Dreams Community Outreach, a nonprofit organization in Miami, provided 1,300 children with book bags and supply packets for their return to school. With contributions like these, they are able to continue their mission of focusing on the children's future in the community.