Teachers often spend their own money on supplies. Whether you are teaching in-person or remotely, it’s likely you will need additional funds to purchase more individual student materials. Sharing in class is not much of an option right now and we can’t assume all students have the necessary at-home learning tools. I wanted all of my students to have exactly what was needed for remote learning, so if it wasn’t provided by the school or local organizations, I sought out other avenues to cover some the cost. Fortunately, I received a generous grant from Thrivent Action Teams. The approval process was quick, and I was able to order everything I still wanted for my class before the start of the year orientation and pick-up. If a grant is hard to come by, consider other methods. I have found creating an Amazon with list, checking with my administrator, asking the parent-teacher organization, soliciting local businesses for donations, and inquiring about educator discounts has paid off in the past.