“Oh, this is great!” I exclaimed, as I thanked the parents of my 1st grade classroom for giving me a gift card for Christmas. “Now I can buy some new supplies for my classroom!” There was general laughter, but later parents asked me, “Is it really you who is purchasing the supplies?” The answer was “Yes.” The Education Market Association has found that the average teacher spends $500 of their own money each year to purchase supplies for their classroom. But there is an easy way to help teachers receive needed supplies; the Box Tops for Education Program.
What is the Box Tops for Education Program? It’s a program involving “Box Top” certificates found on top of participating products, like these Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies. They’re made with 100% real cheese and are perfect to have for after-school snacks or to pack in lunchboxes. Sometimes, when I am feeling creative, I use them as a breading for chicken nuggets.
Box Tops for Education are on many popular products and can add up fast. Check out this bonus deal; you can purchase 5 Box Top products at Walmart and receive $5 in Box Tops. Or, if you have the free Box Tops for Education bonus app, you can use it to help earn money, just use your receipts to verify the purchase. This was new to me and I was excited to realize I could save even more money for our school.
If you are wondering how the app works, it’s pretty simple! Only three steps and you are ready to go! Download the app onto your phone. It’s available for both iPhone and Android. Now you’re ready to earn bonus box tops!
Step 1: Browse through the app to find offers for products you would like to purchase.
Step 2: Scan Your Receipt onto the app. Your purchase will be confirmed by email.
Step 3: (And the most fun!) Watch your earning add up for your school. You can check the credits you’ve earned on the My Activity section of the app.
The Bonus Box Tops for Education App works even if you use coupons, discounts, store programs or store promotions so you don’t have to worry about not earning those extra Box Tops. You do have to become a member of Box Tops for Education so the program will know to which school to send the earnings, but registration is free and can be done on the Box Tops Bonus App.
The best thing about the Box Tops for Education program is the money raised from the Box Tops can be used for anything that is needed, even pencils or crayons for the classroom. Because the Box Tops are on so many breakfast and lunch products, they are easy for teachers and parents to collect. If your school is not participating in the Box Tops for Education program, I highly encourage it. Who knows what the program can help your school purchase? I’ve seen it provide much needed new playground equipment and new computers for a fully remodeled computer lab in schools where I have taught.
Do you participate in the Box Tops for Education program? What is your favorite Box Tops item?
Always been an excellent program! I used to participate and help out, but now that my daughter is off to college, we seldom buy these products.
This is a fantastic initiative. I’m sure some school rely on the funding from such creative projects.
I had no idea teachers spent that much of their own money. I am so glad BTFE is there to help offset some of those costs for them.
I have always been impressed with this program. Extremely helpful and has made a big difference for some schools.
These really add up if people simply remember to take them into their school. I’ve gone through the trash before lol!
I love boxtops for education. I’ve seen it do so much for schools.
This seems like a really helpful program for everybody. And I love that Annie’s particpates!
Oh love Annies! I wish we did the whole box top thing here in Canada. I think its such a great idea and wonderful thing to do for schools! – jeanine
The app would be a good way to track the box tops you’ve collected. I hate it when I lose my box tops or misplace them. This is a great way to see how much I have earned for our local elementary school. I am downloading the app today. Thank you for letting me know about this.
I really appreciate brands that participates in the Box Tops program. Such a great way to give back and support education.
I don’t have kids but it’s still nice to be able to help out! I don’t mind purchasing and supporting brands that have box tops! It’s one of the best ways to give back to the schools in our community.
We always clip the Box Tops and give them to the teachers at school. It’s such a great program that let’s help your child’s school by buying products you use every day.
Did not know about Box Tops. It sounds like a good program for schools and helps both sides.
It’s definitely good when lots of parents are sending in Box Tops for their school. It’s easy to collect them and they can make a big difference.
Box Tops for education has always been such a strong supporter! I love brands that give back. It does make me a little angry how much teachers have to supply though.
I can’t believe that it is back to school already! I am already saving box tops for this years drive!
The box top for education is a really good initiative. You get to buy the products you like, earn rewards and help.
This is so awesome to learn! If I have any box tops I give them to my nieces for their schools. I love learning about how the box tops can really help the school and lessen the load off of teachers! You have an incredible job.
Box Tops are a great way to help our your school. We live in a poorer district and they really depend on the donation of those box tops to help get the supplies our children need to be successful.
I love the back to school season. There is so much excitement in the air. We definitely collect Box Tops. Its” an easy way to give back!
I love that Annie’s participates in Box Tops. At our school we were able to fund an entire playground for the all day kindergarten classes with box tops.
Thanks for the heads up on this app! I’m a big fan of Box Tops. I am constantly on the lookout for them. This is going to help me get even more!
It is awesome when companies look to help the community by giving something back, I remember collection butter tops when I was in school.
We’ve been collecting Box Tops since our kids were born. We’re always on the lookout for more!
I didn’t know that Annie’s were part of the Box Tops program. It really is a great way to help your school out by using the box tops from the products you already buy!
I love the box tops program. We’ve raised a ton of money for my kids’ school with them.
I think the Box Tops program is such a win win for schools and teachers. I will have to keep collecting and see if my school uses them. Teachers are so good to give so we should all help them out.
I’ve been saving Box Tops for years. It’s such a great program! When my son-in-law taught school, I remember how much of his own money he spent on school supplies and I also know that each of us can do our part to help out.
I’m glad to see that Box Tops is partnering with more brands. Our school participates, and has contests for the kids to encourage them to bring them. I believe they’ve earned several thousand dollars each year.
I was a Box Tops Coordinator at my kids’ school for years. It’s an easy way to earn much needed items for school and it’s something everyone in the community can help with.
We don’t have kids in school anymore but we still save the box tops for our school. Wonderful program.
We start next week! So excited. My son loves Cheddar Bunnies didn’t realize they had box tops! Must start collecting them.
I can’t believe that school is about to start. Makato starts tomorrow and I have to be on top of making he lunches again! We have had these as a snack in his lunch before and he loves them.