Last year was my son’s first year of school. Like every mom I thought my child was superkid; supersmart and super ready for anything that first grade threw at him.
What I learned is that while there were some areas he did wonderfully at, some areas he just wasn’t cutting it. To make sure he didn’t fall behind, it required not only he and I work together at night, but weekly tutoring with his teacher AFTER school. Each week she met with him separately for an hour to work on homework. Not as part of a special fee; not as something we did for just a few months, but throughout the whole year. It wasn’t easy, but it made a huge difference for him going forward and his attitude on school (especially reading!)
Teachers like Mrs. Morales at Viridian Elementary deserve to be recognized not just for their great teaching, but because of their attitude to go”over and beyond.”
Did you know? According to AdoptAClassroom.org:
- Teachers spend an average of $500 of their own money each year to equip their classrooms
- 70% of teachers have even purchased apparel items like jackets, socks and shoes for their students
- 1 in 3 teachers are actually buying clothes for students (along with school supplies) with money from their own pockets
My new favorite website to find back to school clothes for 90% off retail, thredUP.com, has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to recognize and thank teachers for their hard work and the positive impact they make each day on our children’s lives, just like Mrs. Morales did for my son.
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Now until August 23, you can nominate a teacher you think is deserving to win money for their classrooms and a credit with thredUP. Three teachers each win $2,500 for classroom supplies and $500 to thredUP. 50 runner-up winners receive $100 to thredUP. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 8.
Read other inspiring nominations and watch an adorable video of kids thanking teachers at http://www.thredUP.com/Teachers.
So what teacher will you #RaiseaHand for?
My oldest has had a streak of really awesome teachers ,but one stands above the rest for sure. I would nominate her 🙂
I absolutely love these. It infuriates me that someone gets paid millions of dollars to catch a ball, but our teachers don’t have the funding to properly supply their classrooms without dipping into their own pockets.
I think teachers are some of the most amazing people in the world. What other person would use their own money to supplement their job supplies?
Teachers are grossly underpaid. I also very much agree with Jennifer’s comment above!
We’ve been lucky enough to live in the same area for almost 40 years. Thus our grandkids are are/have attended the same schools thier father attended. Thier elementary school principal was our daughter’s kindergarten teacher. We’re all good friends. And our oldest grandson is in the same high school our kids graduated from with many of the same teachers and coaches. We’ve been lucky enough to have excellent teacher and mentors for our kids and grands.
As a former teacher I know this program will help anyone who is luck enough to win! Tell your favorite teacher thank you!
I am also a former teacher! I think this is such a great program!
I hate that teachers have to pay so much out of pocket. We try to donate as much as we can to help ease the cost.
I love this idea! Teacher should be paid a million bucks for all they do, I know my son’s teacher spends soome of her own money too. I will totally be ding this!
I know teachers sometimes take a lot of flack for only working about 9 months out of the year, but they deserve that break. They are hard working and have to put up with those kids, that’s tough!
I have many teachers I would raise a hand for. We have been very blessed and all three kids had the same amazing KINDER teacher and I wouldn’t have had it any other way 🙂 This is a great program. Thanks for sharing.
Teachers work so hard and get so little recognition! Let’s hear it for the teachers!
Teaching is a hard job and teachers deserve so much more than what they’re getting. Sounds like a great program!