What does the Baer School need?
We asked our teachers to put together wish lists for their most wanted items, but if you have something to donate and don’t see it on the list, don’t hesitate to call and ask! We might be able to put it to good use.
Books: We love getting books of all kinds! Here are some suggestions from our teachers:
- Books about seasons, holidays, alphabets, numbers, farms, zoo animals, families, jobs
- Board books
- Beginning reader books
- Hardcover books
- Poetry for kids
- Eric Carle books
- Olivia books
- Pigeon books
- Elmo books
- Talking books
- Pete the Cat books
- Tactile books
Craft Supplies are always welcome, and our teachers suggested:
- Pom Poms
- Feathers
- Washable Paint
- Play Doh
- Tape
- Glue
- Pipe cleaners
- Crayons
- Triangular crayons
- Coloring books: esp. Dora, Disney
- Kinetic sand
- Water beads
- Large beads for stringing
- Copper tape
- Construction paper
- Art Easel
Our teachers love Classroom Supplies, particularly these suggestions:
- 3-ring easel chart
- Sharpies
- Dry Erase markers
- Dry Erase boards
- Handwriting paper
- Electric Pencil Sharpeners
- 3’ ring binders
- Plugs for electrical outlets
- Storage bins such as: Ikea Trofast boxes, Ikea Sortera bins, stackable plastic storage bins
- Bibs
- Receiving blankets
- Desktop organizers
- Heavy duty dry erase pockets
- Table top easel
- Ziploc gallon bags
- Ziploc quart bags
- Scotch thermal laminating pouches
- Puzzle storage boxes
- Extra-large messy mats
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Plates
- Spoons and forks
- Dishwashing racks
- Date stampers
- Magnetic whiteboards
- Essential oil diffusers
- Spillproof plastic cups with reusable straws
We use educational Games, Puzzles and Toys in our classrooms as well. Here are some the teachers love:
- Shape puzzles
- 3-4 piece puzzles
- Wooded puzzles with and without knobs
- Alphabet Phonics Game
- Vtech Apps Tablet
- LeapFrog Number Lovin’ Oven
- Vtech Learn and Discover Pretty Party Playset
- Vtech Go Go Smart Wheels Construction Vehicles
- Li’l Gen Water Beads
- The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
- LEGO Duplo Bricks
- Melissa & Doug Kitchen food and accessories
- Melissa & Doug diner restaurant playset
- Melissa & Doug squirt and squeegee playset
- Melissa & Doug restaurant play set
- Melissa & Doug stamp and sort wooden mailbox
- Melissa & Doug grocery story play set
- Play tent
- Little Tikes garden table
- Sensory Toys
- Stuffed animals: pig, bear, cat, dog
- Baby dolls with clothes
- Baby doll cribs
- Musical instruments
- Toys that light up or make a noise when you push a button
- Toys that speak the alphabet
- Giant stress ball
- Sensory chew necklaces
- Alphabet Blocks
- Letter and Number magnets
- Orchard Toys Shopping List Children’s Game
- Wooden doll house animals
- Toy dinosaurs
- Magnetic building tiles
- Soft dolls
- Foam blocks
- Little Tikes Big Waffle Block Set
- Toy gardening set
- Farm set
- Jumbo blocks
- Soft trucks
- Musical smart phone
- Fisher Price Laugh & Learn
- Singing Soccer Ball
- Dance silks
- Fidget toys
- Stress balls
- Small animals and play figures
- Peg puzzles
- Edushape Easy Grip Soft Foam Puzzle Blocks
- ArtCreativity Classic Pin Art Game
- Magnetic tile blocks
- Fidget toys
- Annual subscription to ABC Mouse
For our children with autism, we love receiving Sensory Items
- Weighted blankets
- Sorbus Hanging Rope Hammock Chair Swing seat with adjustable stand
- Homedics Ribbit hand-held mini-massager
- 16 WRGBW Fiber Optic curtain light kit, flash point waterfall effect lighting
- Lakeshore gift card (any amount)
- Foam ear plugs
- Globe Plasm Lamp
- LED Diodes
We also occasionally have Technology needs:
- HP Office Jet 3830
- Desktop computers
- Ipads
- Coin cell batteries
