Tools 4 Teaching exists for one reason – to help teachers in our local classrooms.
Created in early 2009, Tools 4 Teaching provides “Free” school supplies to teachers and students in our local classrooms. Tools 4 Teaching, located inside the Public Education Foundation of Marion County, is open to all full-time teachers working for Marion County Public Schools. Teachers can shop once a month for needed classroom supplies – everything from pencils, paper, art supplies and much more. With the help of many volunteers, the T4T store has given out more than $5,000,000 in school supplies! Watch a 30 second preview of the Tools 4 Teaching Store! For volunteer or donation information please contact the foundation at 352-671-4167.
MCPS Classroom teachers – If you would like to shop, please read the information below regarding scheduling your appointment and register online following the instructions.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW.
Are you interested in donating school supplies to the Tools 4 Teaching Store?
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE GLADLY WELCOMED AND ACCEPTED
School Supplies
• Backpacks • Composition books • Flash drives • Loose leaf paper • Pocket folders • Calculators • Crayons • Highlighters • Markers • Protractors • #2 Pencils • Divider tabs• 3-hole punches• Pens • Rulers • Colored pencils • Dry erase markers • Index cards • Pencil cases • Scissors • Compasses • Erasers • Journals • Pencil sharpeners • Spiral notebooks
Arts & Crafts
• Clay • Felt squares • Glue sticks • Paint brushes • Chalk • Construction paper • Foam • Oil pastels • Poster boards • Tissue paper • Drawing pencils • Glue bottles • Paint • Scrapbook paper • Watercolors
Teaching Tools & Incentives
• Binder and paper clips • Copy paper • File folders • Promotional products • Tape and tape dispensers • Binders • Desk organizers
Accessories
• Headphones • Staplers and staples • Tote bags • Bulletin boards • Ear buds – new • Sticky notes • Stickers • Toys and games
Hygiene Items & Cleaning Supplies
• Body wash • Deodorant • Hand sanitizer • Soap • Tissues • Cleaning wipe • Shampoo and conditioner • Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Unfortunately, We Do Not Accept The Following:
• Empty paper towel/toilet paper rolls • Industrial cleaning chemicals • Religious items • Tube TV screens or monitors• Used ink cartridges or outdated electronic devices
• File cabinets/Office furniture • Razors and razor blades • Rubber cement • Used carpet samples or squares • Used stuffed animals or clothing
Interested in hosting a drive or have additional questions? Contact us today!