Hello readers! Teachers spend WAY too much money on their classrooms and Teachers Notebook & Teachers Pay Teachers don't help because I want to buy SO.MANY.THINGS. I think I need an intervention! Since I have a shopping problem when it comes to all things school, it's so nice to save some money.
Did you know that Walmart will donate to your room? Last year, they donated pumpkins for our pumpkin book reports.
Can't wait to do these again this year! Original idea can be found here.
This year, I asked Walmart for some 3 drawer carts. They no longer donate specific items but they donate gift cards. I submitted a letter on school letterhead and a donation committee met to decide how much money they will give you (they meet weekly at our local Walmart). They gave me a $25 gift card. The had these 3 drawer carts on sale for $8.
I'm not a huge fan of the green but it was the only color on sale....it's the campus edition cart and the local university's color is green. My district colors are green and yellow so this works! I needed 4 of them so essentially, they donated 3 of the carts. I'll post about how I'm going to use these later (after I figure it out..too many ideas). So if you want/need supplies, submit a letter to Walmart!
And speaking of saving money, have you seen this educents bundle?! A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
Click the picture to check it out!
Now it's time to relax before school...have a fantastic Monday friends!
I had no idea Walmart would donate like that! I need to write in!
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Miss M
The Fabulous First Grade
I didn't know about Walmart donations. I'll definitely have to write them as well. Thanks for the tip.
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The Walmart donations are amazing :) Thanks for commenting!
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