Here is an easy idea to raise
some extra cash for your classroom or school... sponsor a USED BOOK SALE! This is my second year of sponsoring it at my
school and it has been a success both years.
Begin by sending out a letter to all of the students at your school asking
them to DONATE any of their books. My
donation period lasts for two weeks. As
you collect books, begin sorting them according to genre. Find the perfect spot in your school to set
up your book store. Last year, I had it
in our cafeteria. It was a lot of work
since I had to pack up the books every day by lunchtime. This year, I discovered an unused
classroom. It is the PERFECT spot, since
I can leave out the books all day. It
also looks and feels like a quaint little book store. (Be sure to check out the cheap banner I
purchased for the room.) When it is time
for the USED BOOK SALE, send out another flyer announcing your GRAND
OPENING! All of my books are on sale for
50 cents each. I display the books according
to the genre. The bookstore is open
before school for 30 minutes. I am very
fortunate to have parent volunteers come in and oversee it. Last year, we raised $500! As of today, we have raised $371! Not too shabby for selling used books for 50
cents each! Please let me know if you
have any questions! Good luck!
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| Check out my cheap banner!!! |
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| Chapter books were displayed on the shelf. |
