14 tips on managing curriculum supplies
- Always order extra – It’s not fun to run out of student books. Leftovers can be returned. (Note that returns have to be postmarked by August 1 in order to receive credit and that items must be in saleable condition.)
- Make it, or bring it. You’d be surprised what church members can make or have stored in their attics.
- Curriculum is shared with several churches in Association. I keep a calendar and each teacher puts each day’s supplies in a gift bag that’s labeled and then passed on.
- Coordinate with other churches to get supplies.
- Order through Baptist Association.
- Donate left over incomplete kits to send to foreign missions.
- Give used supplies and décor to a local congregation to use on a mission trip.
- We have different individuals review the curriculum for the teachers. This helps to streamline all the information. They also purchase all the supplies needed for the teachers.
- Give specific deadline for supply lists to be turned in.
- Have church members “sponsor” the cost of a child to attend VBS.
- Get supplies from other churches after their VBS is over.
- VBS of 230 or less – buy supplies and crafts as directors so you control your budget. Pull from all churches in area and share..
- All leftover supplies go to a sister church with a small budget.
- Publish a list for needed items in a newsletter and ask for donations.
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