What is the best way for teachers to create a classroom supply wishlist for parents?
I am a kindergarten teacher. Every year parents ask what supplies we need. How can I make this easier?
3 Answers
Perfect use case! Create a "Mrs. Smith's Classroom Needs" list using Share Product. Add items from Amazon (books, markers), Staples (paper, folders), and DonorsChoose (special projects).
Share the link in your welcome email to parents. They can see exactly what you need and buy what fits their budget. Much better than a vague supply list! Check use cases for more ideas.
I'm a 3rd grade teacher and I've been using Share Product for my classroom wishlist for 2 years. It's perfect!
Why it works so well:
- Parents don't need to create accounts - just click the link
- I can add items from Amazon, Target, Dollar Tree, anywhere
- Parents can see what's already been purchased (no duplicates!)
- I can add notes like "We need 20 of these"
I share the link in my weekly newsletter and on the class website. Parents love how easy it is!
Much better than Amazon Wishlist because I can include items from Target and other stores where things are cheaper.
As a parent, I appreciate when teachers use Share Product for classroom supplies. Here's why:
Parent perspective:
- I can see exactly what the teacher needs
- I can shop from stores I already use (Target, Amazon)
- I can see if other parents already bought something
- No need to sign up for anything
My daughter's teacher used it last year and it was so much easier than the old system where we'd get a list and hope we bought the right thing.
I wish more teachers knew about this tool!