As educators we are often privileged to witness first-hand the positive impact education has on our youth. Given the right tools, motivation and support, our students have an incredible power to break barriers and implement change. Free The Children began with one twelve year old boy’s need to right the wrongs he saw in the world. Free The Children has since built over 650 schools and classrooms, facilitating the education of 55,000 children every day. Rather than just fundraise and donate, Free The Children’s mission is to empower youth locally to be active agents of change both at home and internationally. Through the Adopt a Village program, Free The Children gives poverty-stricken communities the facilities, tools and education to sustainably lift themselves up and out of poverty. Here’s How You Can Get Involved: Share, share, share - post, like, tweet, get the word out about this inspiring initiative. Click –...
Tired of organizing the same old bake sale and raffle every year? Classic fundraising ideas work, but why not try thinking outside the cookie jar. Keeping things interesting and new can help engage your students, parents and local businesses. This holiday season try one of these innovative and interactive FUNdraising ideas. Reverse Raffle Instead of selling raffle tickets the old way, hand out a set amount of tickets to each student for free. What’s the catch? In a Reverse Raffle your students won’t be entered to win a prize; they’ll be entered to “win” some kind of task. For example, have the winner help you clean up the crafts station every day for a week. The reverse part comes when students’ family and friends pay to have their tickets taken out of the raffle. Double the motivation by setting up a bonus prize, have the students come up with a...
Drafting your will can feel like a daunting task, but creating your first will can be easier than you think if you know what to expect and how to prepare. Think a will is only necessary if you’re married with children? Think again. A simple will is beneficial at any stage of your life, and your will can always be cancelled or amended if and when you want to make changes. Here is what you should know before starting your will: Lawyer vs. Home Kit When considering costs, an at-home Will Kit can seem like a good option. Although you could complete the kit you might make mistakes and all the online research in the world cannot replace years of education and work experience a lawyer would have. Have an idea of how much a lawyer would charge? You could be overestimating, why not contact a lawyer for a quote?...
‘Tis the season to start thinking holiday! While most students are eagerly awaiting their winter breaks (and the teachers are too!) it is always fun to built up the anticipation with creative, challenging crafts that can bring the season of giving into the classroom. We’ve scoured the web to curate a list of 8 holiday crafts for kids using budget-friendly materials. Tweak these decor ‘recipes’ to make them easier or more challenging, depending on your crafters’ age and level. The Snowman Door – Likely the easiest project on our list is the Snowman Door by The Creative Stamper Spot. Why not get the whole school involved with a Snowman Door Showdown. Felt Garland – Choose festive colours, let the students pick their own colours, or try a rainbow theme. This easy Felt Garland tutorial by My Blessed Life can be hung above the board for a great class...
