i know it feels really early for this, but just a little something to keep in mind.
when you start buying school supplies, throw in a few extra folders and pencils to donate.
the school supply drive 101 sponsored by "do something" (a great service leaning site for teenagers) asks you to drop off school supplies at any local STAPLES. they will be distributed to children living in need so that they can more easily attend school in the fall.
the lesson: it's hard not to take the basics for granted. even school for some kids is a real struggle.
***added bonus: beat the rush and get supplies while you have top choice of trapper keepers (i always hated the name "trapper keeper", just thought i'd share).
3 comments:
Such a simple, convenient, and local way to contribute school supplies!
To contribute school supplies to kids who need them in other countries (freeing up family income for other necessities of life), check out MCC's school kit program (http://mcc.org/kits/school/). My kids love putting these together; we have packed school kits in honour of their teachers as a thank-you gift at the end of the year, which the teachers have LOVED.
Thanks for continuing to provide us with great opportunities to teach our kids generous living, Meredith!
Thanks for posting that...that's a great idea! My husband and I enjoy picking out a child from the Salvation Army tree in the mall in August each year. They give a list of the child's age and grade and some of the supplies they may need along with clothing sizes. We love outfitting a child for the school year. As my daughter gets older, I know she will enjoy doing this too.
Another cool thing: my best friend donated money to an organization for a child to have school supplies in honor of me for my birthday one year. I loved it especially because I was still teaching at the time.
such great suggestion! thanks a lot for adding them. keep 'em coming, there is always something new out there we can do with our families! best wishes, meredith
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