Description
Looking for a simple and thoughtful way to get extra classroom supplies without the awkward ask? This Back to School Donation Tree is a fun, easy way to share your classroom wish list with families during Meet the Teacher Night or Open House.
With back-to-school season comes a long list of things we’d love to have in our classrooms, beyond the basic school supplies. While many parents are eager to support their child’s learning environment, they often don’t know exactly what’s needed. That’s where this donation tree comes in!
How it works:
Print the included apple templates, write (or type!) your most-wanted classroom items on each one, and display them on a bulletin board or tree cutout. Parents can “pick an apple” and help out with specific items you need, no guessing, no pressure!
This is the perfect low-stress way to:
- Share your classroom wish list
- Encourage optional donations in a clear and positive way
- Help parents feel connected and involved
- Get those "would-be-nice" extras that make a difference
Great for:
- Back to School Night
- Open House
- Meet the Teacher
- Classroom door displays
- Bulletin boards
Whether it's dry erase markers, extra tissues, books, or craft supplies—this system helps you ask for what you actually need, without sending home a long list.
Set the tone for a supportive classroom community right from the start!
You may also like these other activities:
Visual Daily Morning Greeting Cards
Get TPT credit to use on future purchases!
* Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you can use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you!
Be the first to know about my freebies, sales and new products!
* Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store.
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Terms of Use:
© 2019 Primary Playground. All rights reserved by author. These materials are intended for personal use by a single classroom only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. See product file for clip art and font credits.
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Description
Looking for a simple and thoughtful way to get extra classroom supplies without the awkward ask? This Back to School Donation Tree is a fun, easy way to share your classroom wish list with families during Meet the Teacher Night or Open House.
With back-to-school season comes a long list of things we’d love to have in our classrooms, beyond the basic school supplies. While many parents are eager to support their child’s learning environment, they often don’t know exactly what’s needed. That’s where this donation tree comes in!
How it works:
Print the included apple templates, write (or type!) your most-wanted classroom items on each one, and display them on a bulletin board or tree cutout. Parents can “pick an apple” and help out with specific items you need, no guessing, no pressure!
This is the perfect low-stress way to:
- Share your classroom wish list
- Encourage optional donations in a clear and positive way
- Help parents feel connected and involved
- Get those "would-be-nice" extras that make a difference
Great for:
- Back to School Night
- Open House
- Meet the Teacher
- Classroom door displays
- Bulletin boards
Whether it's dry erase markers, extra tissues, books, or craft supplies—this system helps you ask for what you actually need, without sending home a long list.
Set the tone for a supportive classroom community right from the start!
You may also like these other activities:
Visual Daily Morning Greeting Cards
Get TPT credit to use on future purchases!
* Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you can use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you!
Be the first to know about my freebies, sales and new products!
* Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store.
***************************************************************************
Terms of Use:
© 2019 Primary Playground. All rights reserved by author. These materials are intended for personal use by a single classroom only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. See product file for clip art and font credits.
