School Credit Promotion

There are longer paper catalogs to distribute. Instead, we have provided a letter for you to print and send home with families (along with an order form for Group Orders). Families will make their choices from the For Small Hands website.

Schools earn credit based on the merchandise total of orders place by their families:

• 10% credit for orders from $25 to $350
• 15% credit for orders $350 or more.
• For example:
  • A $350 order earns $52 in credit.
  • A $1000 order earns $150 in credit.
  • A $3000 order earns $450 in credit.

Orders can earn credit from Sept. 1 – Dec. 15.

Read more general information about the promotion

Two types of orders can earn credit:

1. Group Orders: Your school can collect and combine For Small Hands orders from families into one large Group Order (one payment, shipped to one address). When it arrives, the school distributes it to families.
   • Tend to generate more enthusiasm and earn more credit, but can be more work to coordinate (many schools ask their PTO or recruit a parent volunteer).
   • Can qualify for FREE regular shipping (to one U.S. address) if ordered by Oct. 31 and over $350—later deadline and lower threshold! (Otherwise, families still save on shipping by ordering as a group.)
2. Individual Orders: Your school can invite families (or anyone) to place personal orders from For Small Hands, designating your school as the credit recipient.
   • Require less work, but usually earn less credit.
   • Can be placed with a Custom Earn Credit Link to automatically assign credit to your school.
   • Can be paid for by credit card and shipped directly to the customer.

Read our detailed comparison of Group and Individual Orders.

1. Choose a Coordinator with good organizational skills and a lot of enthusiasm! Many schools have told us that their PTO or a parent was eager to take on the bulk of the work. Here is an overview that you can send to potential volunteers.
2. Decide whether to place a Group Order or ask families to place Individual Orders—many schools do both! Read the detailed comparison. No matter how you participate, children will benefit!

Read advice from past participant schools—some of whom earned more than $350 in credit!

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Schools, Recruit a Parent to Help (how to recruit a coordinator)
• Parents, Help Your Child's School (overview for potential parent coordinators)
• Feedback from Past Participant Schools
• Tips from Other Schools (advice from past participants)
• One School's Letter to Parents (for adaptation or inspiration)

• September 1: Promotion begins (start earning credit)
• October 31: Group Order Deadline for FREE Shipping ($350 or more)
• November 21: Group Order Deadline for Guaranteed Holiday Delivery
• December 15: Promotion ends at midnight

• How to Place a Group Order (checklist)
• Family Group Order Form (printable)
• Group Order Letter (black-and-white) or full color version
• Group Order Cover Sheet (for mail or fax orders)
• Distributing Your Group Order (after your order arrives)
• Enter Your Group Order Online
• Online Group Order FAQ
• Schools, Recruit a Parent to Help (how to recruit a coordinator)
• Parents, Help Your Child's School (overview for potential parent coordinators)
• Tips from Other Schools (advice from past participants)
• One School's Letter to Parents (for adaptation or inspiration)

• Individual Order Checklist
• Individual Order Letter (black-and-white) or full color version
• Custom Earn Credit Link (automatically credits your school!)