Confession: I am obsessed with Etsy. I love everything about it. I'm not even sure which parts I love more. So many wins. Anyway, like a good room mom, I'm searching for the best teacher gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week and end-of-year gift ideas, these stamps kept coming up on my Pinterest feed... I might just be completely obsessed with them. They are so cute, and the ... Read More about My Favorite Custom Teacher Stamps on Etsy (and Why I’m Mad About Them)
How to Update Parent Emails (Editable Form)
The most important element of a successful year as Room Mom is going to be your parent email list. It makes room parenting so incredibly easy. You will use this list to: So you have your list, and you're sending out your emails to parents, but you only get a couple responses. Or worse, you get zero responses. What’s going on here? Why is no one responding to my emails?!? HELP. Well ... Read More about How to Update Parent Emails (Editable Form)
How to Use Google Docs to Edit Templates
Have you discovered the awesomeness of Google Docs yet?? It's free with your Gmail account and fully compatible with Microsoft Word. I must admit, I was a bit skeptical using a new word processor, but my experience with the platform has been excellent. I'm able to: Win, win win. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, no worries. I'll walk you through it step-by-step! How to ... Read More about How to Use Google Docs to Edit Templates
How to Start an Auction Fundraiser for the School
My daughter's school holds a huge auction event every year to raise money for the school. It takes place at the annual school fair in the spring, another fundraising event that happens to be loads of fun for the students. Here's How it Works: Each class is in charge of submitting one item to be auctioned off at the fair. But you can't just go out and buy something! The item must be ... Read More about How to Start an Auction Fundraiser for the School
Teacher’s Favorite Things: E-mail Template
So you want to get to know the teacher this year, eh? Or maybe you just want to know what you kind of gift you should be getting for her/him around the holidays? Whether you've signed up to be a room parent or not, teacher questionnaires are a great way to get an idea of what gifts he/she actually wants to receive. When Christmas, teacher birthdays, and Teacher Appreciation week rolls ... Read More about Teacher’s Favorite Things: E-mail Template