30 Ways To Boost Your School Fundraiser With Social Media

Practical tips for creating effective posts about PTO and PTA fundraisers for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Parent Handout: Promoting Fundraisers on Social Media

Handy tips to help parents make posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter that draw more attention to your school fundraisers.

11 Teacher Appreciation Gifts for $5 or Less

These inexpensive appreciation gifts will help you say thanks to staff members without breaking the bank.

9 School Store Setup Tips and Ideas

School stores can be a great way to serve students and earn money for your group, too. Here are some key points to consider when setting yours up.

Create an Effective Survey

Gathering feedback from parents and teachers can make your programs more successful. These tips will help you create a survey and evaluate the results.

Field Day Makeover

Small changes to this school’s annual event help keep it fresh year after year.

Field Day Activities—Ideas by Age

Field day activities should reinforce the message that exercise is fun. We’ve gathered ideas for traditional and not-so-traditional activities that will appeal to a wide range of children.

How To Do a School Holiday Shop Yourself

If your PTO has enough time, strong organization, and enthusiastic volunteers, a do-it-yourself holiday shop event can be a success!

Tools for Building PTO Involvement

Resources to take the guesswork out of how to get your messages out to parents.

10 STEM Activities To Do at Home Using Household Items

Got some downtime with the kids? Here are 10 family-approved STEM activities to try, many using common household items.

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