Design a donation letter asking students' parents for donations. Describe to parents the costs of activities and how donations help improve lesson plans and create engaging activities for children. Within your letter, ask for certain supplies you may need that schools do not provide, such as glue sticks, colors or construction paper. Include addition donation items such as snacks, juices and canned fruit.
Throughout the school year, save as much materials gathered from donations as possible. Using recycled construction paper, glue, pencils and colors saves on costs and on having to ask for donations. Ask other teachers for recycled paper, crayons, color pencils and painting supplies.
Donation sites such as Toys for Tots donates toys to non-profit organizations. In addition, teachers can request toys from donation organizations by filling out some basic information. When requesting donations from charities, include a memo stating your purpose for requesting a donation, information about your school and its demographics, and any finical hardships you or your school may be faced with.
Large school supply business often have foundation centers that help donate to schools and teachers. By drafting a proposal, you may ask for business or school supply stores to help donate free supplies for your preschool classroom or for the entire school. Describe your schools current situation and any hardships you have encountered. Be sure to include the purposes of these supplies and how they align themselves with the goals of the foundation and your mission statement.