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Teachers, Engage Your Students in Civics and Earn Funding for Your Students
Here are a few resources, funding, and opportunities to drive civic engagement among students this fall.
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Between learning multiplication, prepping for the SATs, Zoom classrooms, and more, there’s a lot on students’ minds this year; the upcoming election is no exception! Because of the national energy and attention put on civic engagement during the presidential election season, teachers have a rich opportunity to help students learn to use their voices — now, and once they’re able to vote.
To help teachers get the tools they need to impart these essential life lessons to their students, we’ve partnered with an anonymous Classroom Supporter to provide teachers with resources, funding, and opportunities to drive civic engagement among students this fall. From registering your high school seniors to vote to running a mock election with your 4th graders, you can empower students to have a say now and in the future.
As part of this initiative, we’ve also partnered with When We All Vote, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, to provide teachers with resources and guidance to get their school community registered and ready to vote in November.
Submit Your Most Innovative Ideas for a 2X Match Offer and a Chance to Win
While funds last, donations to qualifying projects that engage students in civic action will be doubled. At the end of the challenge, a panel of judges will select the top 5 projects to receive $5,000 in DonorsChoose classroom funding.
Check out our help center for full details on how to qualify, along with the challenge rubric our judges will use to select the winning projects, and project examples to kick off your brainstorm.
Register High Schoolers to Vote and Earn DonorsChoose Funding
When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing participation in every election and closing the race and age voting gap. To help make sure high school students are registered to vote in November, high school teachers are invited to participate in the When We All Vote Classroom Rewards opportunity.
If you’re a high school teacher, when you register to create a My School Votes team, you’ll earn $50 for your classroom in DonorsChoose credits. When you then attend a virtual My School Votes Welcome Call hosted by When We All Vote, you’ll receive an additional $100 in DonorsChoose credits.
Resources to Get You Started
Looking for some inspiration? We’ve put together a set of resources to help you bring civic engagement to your students and to your school community.
Teaching For Democracy Alliance
Find lesson plans and teaching resources to guide and inspire your curriculum for teaching about democracy and the election.
Kickstart Action Civics
Participate in this free, 3 hour professional development course provided by Generation Citizen to help you get ready to engage your students in civics.
Host a Voter Registration Event During When We All Vote’s Week of Action
Rally your high school around voter registration throughout September 21–25 (or any days before the voter registration deadline in our state). Voter Registration events can be as simple as sharing this voter registration link in all senior classrooms!
Create Your Own Voter Registration Page
With the tool “Register Together” created by When We All Vote, you can generate a personal voter registration page. The page tracks how many people you’ve registered to vote and gives you the opportunity to share why voting is important to you.
Help Students Under 18 Prepare to Vote
Through Vote.org, students under 18 can pledge to register to vote. They’ll provide a cell number and their birthday, and will receive a text message on their 18th birthday to help register them to vote.
Voting and COVID-19 Information
Vote.org’s state-by-state guide for how COVID-19 has affected voting. Find your state to share the information with your school community!
How Will School Sports Look During COVID-19? We Teamed Up With DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to Find Out!
We invited 400 coaches and athletic directors to share their thoughts on school athletics during COVID-19.
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The 2020–2021 school year will look like none other, and every student will have a unique experience due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Millions of students will or are already conducting distance learning, and how the rest of the year unfolds is still up in the air. But student athletes and coaches alike are determined to keep school sports — and the valuable lessons they impart — alive, no matter where students are learning from.
To get better insight into what teachers are anticipating and the resources they’ll need, we partnered with DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to survey coaches within the DonorsChoose community. We asked 400 high school, middle school, and elementary school teachers who serve as coaches and athletic directors to share their thoughts with us.
Here’s what we learned.
Coaches anticipate a decrease in student athlete engagement
Half of respondents are unsure if they will be able to coach or train their teams at all, and 73% are concerned about students’ interest in joining sports teams.
For coaches and students planning to continue with sports this year, uncertainty about the season is weighing heavy on their minds. Coaches, many of whom expect to be training at least partially remotely, are additionally concerned about whether or not remote training will engage student athletes.
“Sports matter! Please don’t allow this crisis to take away sports!” —Middle School Athletic Coach
Individualized training tools are a top need, especially when coaching remotely
Most teachers (70%) are anticipating a decrease in sports funding, which compounds safety concerns about shared equipment and student access to training tools. Teachers shared their top concerns for coaching remotely:
For teachers who anticipate training in person, they’re most concerned about the ability to social distance, the safety of shared training equipment, and a lack of sanitation supplies.
“My school is a low income/Title- 1 school. We reuse our resources year after year and make sure students who make our dance team don't pay a dime. They have been reusing the same uniforms, duffle bags, pom poms, costumes, etc for several years (decades?!). There are no protocols for sanitation and we could really use new resources.” —High School Athletic Coach
When thinking about resources they would likely request through DonorsChoose, both groups listed individualized training equipment and sanitization items as their top needs.
Coaches are hungry for resources and professional development
A majority of respondents (67%) who anticipate remote engagement are interested in professional development about how to train and support sports teams.
Respondents would like to see professional development content about...
- Player safety
- Individualized athlete training/socially distanced training
- How to create and record remote training videos
- Staying connected to team while social distancing, how to be a team while apart
No matter what this school year brings for teachers, coaches, and student athletes, our community is dedicated to helping students thrive. Support a sports project today.
The Supplies 1st Grade Teachers Need for Remote Learning
Here are the top five materials 1st grade teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose
Teachers
Teaching 1st grade from home? Trying classroom management both in-person and online? Broadcasting circle time from an empty classroom? Those aren’t the punchline of a really bad joke — it’s the reality that so many teachers are facing.
Transitioning your class to a new (unprecedented) school year is tricky enough; we want to make sure you are empowered with the tools you need to bring learning to life.
Here are the top five materials 1st grade teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose, the classroom funding site for teachers. These materials will help make online teaching and learning a snap (or at least as easy as it possibly can be)! And the best part? These supplies can be used when you’re back in the classroom too!
Basic supplies
Whether in the classroom or remote, your students need the basics to do their best learning. Having materials like pre-sharpened pencils, glue sticks, and scissors for each student cuts down on germs and contact.
“I’m going to ask for individual supplies for the students. They can be used to make at-home learning kits or individual supply bags for the classroom. You can NEVER have too many supplies!” –Mrs. Kilgore
Books
Kinder teachers across the country are stocking up on books this year for classroom library shelves or creating book bundles to send home with their students. Some of the most popular titles include The Day You Begin, Our Class is a Family, and I Am Enough. If you have a special read-aloud planned, consider requesting a class set of books. When each child has a copy of the book, they can track the words as you read, scan the illustrations, and turn the pages with you.
Hands-on Learning Tools
Engaging students in learning using hands-on materials like LEGOs, Brain Flakes, or sensory beads, and is a great way to make learning come alive through the screen. Pro tip for hybrid teaching: Have a plan in place for students to take home hands-on learning materials in pencil cases or kits.
Flexible Seating
In past years teachers have requested flexible seating in their classrooms to give students an alternate option that helps them focus, experiment, and find what works best for them. This year, teachers who are in the classroom some days are keeping safety and cleanliness are top of mind, prompting teachers to request materials like wobble stools and yoga mats to create individual learning spaces. If you’re teaching from home but have an especially wiggly learner, you can send a special seat their way!
Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards
Access to the digital resources you need for your students is key for online, in-person, or hybrid learning. With the freedom of a TeachersPayTeacher gift card, you can request the worksheets, lesson plan outlines, and templates that you need.
Teaching 1st grade this fall is a challenge you shouldn’t have to face alone. We’re here to help you get the learning materials you need — no matter where you’re bringing learning to life!
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The supplies 5th grade teachers need for remote learning
We checked in with what 5th grade teachers are doing to make online learning happen.
Teachers
Regardless of whether you’re teaching everyday from your basement-turned-office or you’re back in the physical classroom every other day, there’s no doubt that remote and hybrid learning are a unique challenge.
We checked in with what 5th grade teachers are doing to make online learning happen, and these top-requested resources came up time and time again. No matter what situation you’re facing, these are some tried-and-true-supplies to help make the most of this school year, distanced and beyond.
Writing Materials for the Win
You won’t be surprised to find out that most teachers are getting back to basics to make distance learning happen, making writing materials the most popular items for 5th grade project requests so far this year. From erasers to pre-sharpened pencils to composition notebooks, writing is still key, regardless of where learning is happening.
Access to Subscriptions & Technology
5th grade teachers have been requesting digital resources to help bring distance learning to life for their students. Access to both physical and digital supplies make it easy for students to learn together, while learning and staying up-to-date with the world around them. With these skills being built at home, some teachers are also requesting supplies like tablets and styluses to help students learn the key skills of annotation and note-taking.
Top Reads on 5th grade Teachers’ Lists Right Now
No matter where learning is happening, for 5th graders, books are as important as ever for inspiring world-building, writing, and sparking creativity. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but these titles made it to the top of the list for 5th grade teachers this year. Whether you’re organizing supply pickups once a month or supplies are being sent directly to your students’ homes, these titles will deliver the right kind of surprise and delight.
- The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
- I Am Enough by Grace Byers
- The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
- Hair Love by Matthew Cherry
- Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The supplies middle school teachers need for remote learning
Here are the top materials middle school teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose to make the transition to online teaching and learning a snap.
Teachers
Whether your students are in a hybrid learning situation or remote learning completely, you and your kids will be spending less time together than in the past.
With that in mind, here are the top materials middle school teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose, the classroom funding site for teachers, to make the transition to online teaching and learning a snap (or at least as easy as it possibly can be)! And the best part? These materials can be used when you’re back in the classroom too!
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Basics for the home & the classroom
From pre-sharpened pencils to loose-leaf paper, basics never go out of style and can be used by students at home or in the classroom. It can be hard to get a handle on what individual students need when you’re just getting to know them, let alone remotely, so many teachers are submitting surveys to parents or seeking guidance from their administrators. Knowing that all your middle school students have the basics to solve complex equations or write a journal entry helps clear the way for even more learning!
Subscribe and thrive
Teachers have been requesting digital resources to help bring distance learning to life for their students. Access to both physical and digital supplies make it easy for students to learn together, while learning and staying up-to-date with the world around them.
When it comes to subscribing to software, middle school teachers are submitting projects for Nearpod Platinum subscriptions, which features interactive lessons and enrichment experiences like virtual field trips, which are suddenly more precious than ever.
Books you can bring anywhere
This year, middle school teachers are most requesting most the young readers editions of timely adult titles including Just Mercy by Bryan Stevensen, Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds, and Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Hot on the heels of these titles is the endearing, empathetic graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft. Whether in small groups or reading independently, the magic of books is there for your students no matter where they’re learning.
Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards
The team at DonorsChoose recently added Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards as an item that teachers can request, and middle school educators are jumping in to submit projects for this hot ticket item! After all, if you need study units, worksheets, graphic organizers, or activity bundles, who better to turn to than a fellow teacher for resources?
Get supplies for Middle Schoolers
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
What teachers need for remote learning at every grade level
Based on tens of thousands of DonorsChoose projects, here’s what teachers need most this back-to-school season in every grade level.
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As the school year begins, COVID-19 means that “back-to-school” is going to mean something different for everyone. When we surveyed teachers, only 8% were confident they’d be spending the year entirely in the classroom; everyone else was getting ready for distance learning, blended learning, remote learning, online learning — whatever you call it, it’s a new experience and a new challenge for teachers.
Based on tens of thousands of DonorsChoose projects, here’s what teachers need most this back-to-school season in every grade level.
Supplies for remote learning in elementary school
Teachers working in the younger grades are looking for toys, books, seating, and basic supplies to keep their kids engaged while learning remotely.
Supplies for remote learning in middle school
Books, digital resources, and basic supplies top the list for most-requested distance learning items for middle school teachers.
Supplies for remote learning in high school
Books, technology, and supplies for care packages are top of mind for high school teachers looking to move to remote learning this year.
The supplies high school teachers need for remote learning
Three things every high school teacher needs for the school year ahead, for both online and a hybrid model learning,
Teachers
You know exactly how you usually stock up your high school classroom for the school year. But how do you know what materials you need when your students are learning from home?
Here’s the three things every high school teacher needs for the school year ahead, whether your school district is calling it remote learning, distance learning, or online learning (or even if you’re teaching in a hybrid learning model right now).
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Tech that helps your students follow along.
You’re constantly annotating, diagramming, and capturing notes for your students to follow along—and now that you’re not in front of your students all day, a chalkboard or projector won’t do the trick.
High school teachers are picking up a few different solutions: some folks adore using an iPad and stylus—the Apple Pencil is popular—instead, and still other folks just like old-fashioned chart paper and markers that you can mark up in front of the camera.
A care package for every student (with supplies and something fun inside).
Just because you’re not hearing “Can I borrow a pencil?” all day doesn’t mean you don’t have students who aren’t sitting at home without one. High school teachers are creating at-home learning kits for every student. The trending items: a notebook, pack of mechanical pencils, a set of highlighters, and some healthy snacks (NutriGrain bars and trail mix are in the lead), all alongside any other basics for your class.
Not to be forgotten: high school teachers are adding in something fun and personal, whether it’s a card for the student and their family welcoming them to the school year, or a set of low-cost themed supplies specific to your class. (As small as it feels, a globe-themed eraser or math joke magnet acts as an in-person reminder of your class when they sign off every day.)
Subscription to resources that will last all year long.
Teachers have been requesting digital resources to help bring distance learning to life for their students. Access to both physical and digital supplies make it easy for students to learn together, while learning and staying up-to-date with the world around them.
teachers are keeping it all digital with subscriptions to Nearpod Platinum, an online resource that helps you turn every presentation interactive with mini-quizzes and activities throughout (and even has virtual field trip options).
You can check out both of those, plus a whole lot of other subscriptions, at DonorsChoose vendor AKJ Education.
The top reads high school teachers are getting right now
Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson
Clap When You Land, by Elizabeth Acevedo
Internment, by Samira Ahmed
Dear Martin, by Nic Stone
Children of Blood and Bone, by Tomi Adeyemi
One of Us Is Lying, by Karen M. McManus
Get supplies for High Schoolers
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The Supplies 2nd Grade Teachers Need for Remote Learning
Here are the top five materials 2nd grade teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose
Teachers
Teaching 2nd grade from home? Trying classroom management both in-person and online? Broadcasting circle time from an empty classroom? Those aren’t the punchline of a really bad joke — it’s the reality that so many teachers are facing.
Transitioning your class to a new (unprecedented) school year is tricky enough; we want to make sure you are empowered with the tools you need to bring learning to life.
Here are the top five materials 2nd grade teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose, the classroom funding site for teachers. These materials will help make online teaching and learning a snap (or at least as easy as it possibly can be)! And the best part? These supplies can be used when you’re back in the classroom too!
Basic supplies
Whether in the classroom or remote, your students need the basics to do their best learning. Having materials like pre-sharpened pencils, glue sticks, and scissors for each student cuts down on germs and contact.
“I’m going to ask for individual supplies for the students. They can be used to make at-home learning kits or individual supply bags for the classroom. You can NEVER have too many supplies!” –Mrs. Kilgore
Books
Kinder teachers across the country are stocking up on books this year for classroom library shelves or creating book bundles to send home with their students. Some of the most popular titles include The Day You Begin, Our Class is a Family, and I Am Enough. If you have a special read-aloud planned, consider requesting a class set of books. When each child has a copy of the book, they can track the words as you read, scan the illustrations, and turn the pages with you.
Hands-on Learning Tools
Engaging students in learning using hands-on materials like LEGOs, Brain Flakes, or sensory beads, and is a great way to make learning come alive through the screen. Pro tip for hybrid teaching: Have a plan in place for students to take home hands-on learning materials in pencil cases or kits.
Flexible Seating
In past years teachers have requested flexible seating in their classrooms to give students an alternate option that helps them focus, experiment, and find what works best for them. This year, teachers who are in the classroom some days are keeping safety and cleanliness are top of mind, prompting teachers to request materials like wobble stools and yoga mats to create individual learning spaces. If you’re teaching from home but have an especially wiggly learner, you can send a special seat their way!
Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards
Access to the digital resources you need for your students is key for online, in-person, or hybrid learning. With the freedom of a TeachersPayTeacher gift card, you can request the worksheets, lesson plan outlines, and templates that you need.
Teaching 2nd grade this fall is a challenge you shouldn’t have to face alone. We’re here to help you get the learning materials you need — no matter where you’re bringing learning to life!
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The Supplies 3rd Grade Teachers Need for Remote Learning
We checked in with what 3rd grade teachers are doing to make online learning happen.
Teachers
Regardless of whether you’re teaching everyday from your basement-turned-office or you’re back in the physical classroom every other day, there’s no doubt that remote and hybrid learning are a unique challenge.
We checked in with what 3rd grade teachers are doing to make online learning happen, and these top-requested resources came up time and time again. No matter what situation you’re facing, these are some tried-and-true-supplies to help make the most of this school year, distanced and beyond.
Writing Materials for the Win
You won’t be surprised to find out that most teachers are getting back to basics to make distance learning happen, making writing materials the most popular items for 3rd grade project requests so far this year. From erasers to pre-sharpened pencils to composition notebooks, writing is still key, regardless of where learning is happening.
Access to Subscriptions & Technology
3rd grade teachers have been requesting digital resources to help bring distance learning to life for their students. Access to both physical and digital supplies make it easy for students to learn together, while learning and staying up-to-date with the world around them. With these skills being built at home, some teachers are also requesting supplies like tablets and styluses to help students learn the key skills of annotation and note-taking.
Top Reads on 3rd grade Teachers’ Lists Right Now
No matter where learning is happening, for 3rd graders, books are as important as ever for inspiring world-building, writing, and sparking creativity. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but these titles made it to the top of the list for 3rd grade teachers this year. Whether you’re organizing supply pickups once a month or supplies are being sent directly to your students’ homes, these titles will deliver the right kind of surprise and delight.
- The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
- I Am Enough by Grace Byers
- The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
- Hair Love by Matthew Cherry
- Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The Supplies Kindergarten Teachers Need for Remote Learning
Here are the top five materials Kindergarten teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose
Teachers
Teaching Kindergarten from home? Trying classroom management both in-person and online? Broadcasting circle time from an empty classroom? Those aren’t the punchline of a really bad joke — it’s the reality that so many teachers are facing.
Transitioning your class to a new (unprecedented) school year is tricky enough; we want to make sure you are empowered with the tools you need to bring learning to life.
Here are the top five materials Kindergarten teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose, the classroom funding site for teachers. These materials will help make online teaching and learning a snap (or at least as easy as it possibly can be)! And the best part? These supplies can be used when you’re back in the classroom too!
Get supplies for Kindergarteners
Basic supplies
Whether in the classroom or remote, your students need the basics to do their best learning. Having materials like pre-sharpened pencils, glue sticks, and scissors for each student cuts down on germs and contact.
“I’m going to ask for individual supplies for the students. They can be used to make at-home learning kits or individual supply bags for the classroom. You can NEVER have too many supplies!” –Mrs. Kilgore
Books
Kinder teachers across the country are stocking up on books this year for classroom library shelves or creating book bundles to send home with their students. Some of the most popular titles include The Day You Begin, Our Class is a Family, and I Am Enough. If you have a special read-aloud planned, consider requesting a class set of books. When each child has a copy of the book, they can track the words as you read, scan the illustrations, and turn the pages with you.
Hands-on Learning Tools
Engaging students in learning using hands-on materials like LEGOs, Brain Flakes, or sensory beads, and is a great way to make learning come alive through the screen. Pro tip for hybrid teaching: Have a plan in place for students to take home hands-on learning materials in pencil cases or kits.
Flexible Seating
In past years teachers have requested flexible seating in their classrooms to give students an alternate option that helps them focus, experiment, and find what works best for them. This year, teachers who are in the classroom some days are keeping safety and cleanliness are top of mind, prompting teachers to request materials like wobble stools and yoga mats to create individual learning spaces. If you’re teaching from home but have an especially wiggly learner, you can send a special seat their way!
Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards
Access to the digital resources you need for your students is key for online, in-person, or hybrid learning. With the freedom of a TeachersPayTeacher gift card, you can request the worksheets, lesson plan outlines, and templates that you need.
Teaching Kindergarten this fall is a challenge you shouldn’t have to face alone. We’re here to help you get the learning materials you need — no matter where you’re bringing learning to life!
Get supplies for Kindergarteners
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The Supplies 4th Grade Teachers Need for Remote Learning
Check out our list of the top-requested resources from 4th grade teachers for online learning
Teachers
Regardless of whether you’re teaching everyday from your basement-turned-office or you’re back in the physical classroom every other day, there’s no doubt that remote and hybrid learning are a unique challenge.
We checked in with what 4th grade teachers are doing to make online learning happen, and these top-requested resources came up time and time again. No matter what situation you’re facing, these are some tried-and-true-supplies to help make the most of this school year, distanced and beyond.
Writing Materials for the Win
You won’t be surprised to find out that most teachers are getting back to basics to make distance learning happen, making writing materials the most popular items for 4th grade project requests so far this year. From erasers to pre-sharpened pencils to composition notebooks, writing is still key, regardless of where learning is happening.
Access to Subscriptions & Technology
4th grade teachers have been requesting digital resources subscriptions to help bring distance learning to life for their students. Access to both physical and digital supplies make it easy for students to learn together, while learning and staying up-to-date with the world around them. With these skills being built at home, some teachers are also requesting supplies like tablets and styluses to help students learn the key skills of annotation and note-taking.
Top Reads on 4th grade Teachers’ Lists Right Now
No matter where learning is happening, for 4th graders, books are as important as ever for inspiring world-building, writing, and sparking creativity. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but these titles made it to the top of the list for 4th grade teachers this year. Whether you’re organizing supply pickups once a month or supplies are being sent directly to your students’ homes, these titles will deliver the right kind of surprise and delight.
- The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
- I Am Enough by Grace Byers
- The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
- Hair Love by Matthew Cherry
- Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor
- New Kid by Jerry Craft
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
The Supplies Pre-k Teachers Need for Remote Learning
Teachers
As the school year begins, COVID-19 means that “back-to-school” means something different for every Pre-K teacher. When we surveyed teachers, only 8% were confident they’d be spending the year entirely in the classroom; everyone else was getting ready for distance learning, blended learning, hybrid learning, remote learning, online learning — whatever you call it, it’s a new experience and a new challenge for teachers.
That challenge is even bigger for teachers working with our littlest learners: How do you get a group of 4 year olds to pay attention to a video call? How do you make sure they have supplies at home to participate in group activities?
Thousands of Pre-K teachers across the country are using DonorsChoose this back-to-school season to get supplies for their students for school and home. Here’s what other Pre-K teachers are asking for right now to help their students during distance learning. And if you’re working in a blended or hybrid environment, these supplies will come in handy in the classroom too.
Pre-K Teachers Need Basic Supplies
Basic supplies are the foundation of a great learning experience, whether you’re in the classroom or teaching remotely. We’ve seen teachers pack these up into kits to send out to their students while they are learning from home. What basic supplies do pre-K teachers need for remote learning? Here are the top six:
- Cardstock
- Glue sticks
- Markers
- Kids scissors
- Pencils
Keeping Pre-K Students at Play
Pre-K teachers tell us again and again: Play is essential for this age group. Whether you’re trying to encourage parallel play over video chat or solitary play between lessons, kids need educational toys at home. Here are the top three teachers are asking for this year:
- Alphabet Robots
- Sensory Toys
- Puppets
Books to Read Aloud for Pre-K
Your kiddos might not be reading on their own quite yet, making read-aloud time even more valuable! Whether you’re in the classroom or reading over video chat, here are the most popular books for Pre-K students right now:
- The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
- I Am Enough by Grace Beyers
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
- Lucy’s Mask by Lisa Sirkis Thompson
Pre-K Worksheets, Planners, and More!
There’s one thing you can request on DonorsChoose that covers your needs for remote learning worksheets, distance learning lesson plans, and much more — a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! As you tailor your Pre-K lessons for remote learning, these tools will come in handy this year.
Looking for inspiration from other grade levels? Check out popular materials at every grade:
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