I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Wet Ones, about supporting teachers this school year. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
I think it’s safe to say that everyone’s kids have finally started school now. And in most areas – fall is in the air… The leaves are beginning to change, the air is crisper in the morning, and most important of all – Pumpkin Spice Lattes are available once again. {Yum, oh yum.} But, even though you’ve done the main back to school shopping, that doesn’t mean that your work is done – there are a ton of things you can do to help support the hard work that you’re kiddo’s teachers are doing throughout the school year.
How to help teachers all year long
We all know that for some crazy reason, our schools are almost always underfunded. Most of us would say that schools are one of the most important places for our tax dollars to go – yet unlike the DMV, the courts, or the police department, teachers buy huge amounts of supplies that are needed to do their jobs out of their own pocket. They work many hours off the clock, have to do tons of continuing education, and aren’t that highly paid. But, clearly, they do it because they love it – which is why they deserve our support, right? Here are some great ways to show support:
Teacher Appreciation Gifts that Rock
Sending the kids to school with a fun gift for their teachers from time to time can make a big impact on both of them – it’ll bring some sunshine to their teacher’s day, and it’ll make them feel good doing something nice. Plus, it helps drive home the message of how important teachers are, and to treat them with respect each day.
- Back to School treats for teachers
- Build a School Supply Cake – similar to a diaper cake at a baby shower
- Another super fun School Supply Cake
- Personalized Teacher Drink Cups
- Funny “Keep Calm” printable for teachers
- 6 Super Simple Teacher Gifts that Start with Gift Cards
Support their learning at home
Teachers can only do so much – they rely on us parents at home to help with our children’s learning too. Whether it’s ensuring that homework is completed correctly and completely, making sure to get forms filled out and sent back to school on time, or providing fun learning materials for kiddos after school and on weekends – teachers can help our kids learn better when we’re more involved.
- 5 Fun Learning Books & Tools – Preschool and Kindergarten
- Free ebook and assessment on school skills
- Tips to display kids school artwork – to build self esteem
- How to have more organized mornings so everyone gets to school in a good mood
- Teach kids to love reading books
- 10 ways to give your kids an academic advantage outside the classroom
- Back to school routines A-Z to help you stay on track
Help Teachers Get the Resources They Need
Last school year we participated in the Bag it Forward campaign, where we helped gather school supplies to donate to our favorite schools. This year we did a Pay it Forward backpack event – where I purchased a backpack and stuffed it with cute supplies to donate to our local YWCA Women and Children’s shelter. We also dropped off a big box of extra goodies that we purchased during back to school sales, to help the kid’s new school this year. Things like glue and crayons, paper and pencils, and Wet Ones wipes are always much appreciated. But I also just learned about an AWESOME way that I can help our local teachers all year long – that you can use in your own area too. Check it out:
Wet Ones Supports Teachers too!
Wet Ones is a proud supporter of teachers through their partnership with TeacherLists.com – a service that helps teachers connect with their student’s parents to work together to support the needs of kids in the classroom. Since joining forces with TeacherLists.com in 2012, Wet Ones has donated 15,000 products to teachers all across the country as a jump start to getting their wish lists filled – how cool is that, right? Check it out to learn more about TeacherLists.com – you’ll find out what your own teachers are looking for, and how to get your own schools participating if they’re not already. There are so many fun ways teachers can get support – by posting their lists, sharing the site with other teachers, entering contests, getting coupons, and more.
Wet Ones is a perfect partner for teachers
Whether you’re dropping off Wet Ones canisters for the classroom, tucking individual wipes into lunchboxes or backpacks, or adding them into dirty sports bags – every kid, every age, needs Wet Ones wipes!
Let’s Chat: Are you a fan of Wet Ones too? Have you ever used TeacherLists.com – either as a parent or a teacher? What other ways do you support your kid’s teachers and schools? Leave some comments below – I love hearing from you guys :)
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