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How it works

How it works

Two sides to this. Teachers enroll a classroom, supporters adopt the Nuggies that fill it. Here's the whole thing, start to finish.

If you're a teacher

  1. Enroll your classroom. Six short steps, about five minutes. You tell us who you are, where the Nuggies would go, how many you need, and why.
  2. We review it. Our team checks every application and emails you once it's approved or if we have questions.
  3. Your campaign goes live. It appears on the adopt page with your story, and supporters can start adopting Nuggies toward your goal.
  4. The goal fills. Every adoption counts toward your total.
  5. We ship. Once your goal is reached, the Nuggies go out to the address you gave us.

If you want to support a classroom

  1. Browse the classrooms. Every live campaign shows what the class is hoping for and why.
  2. Adopt a Nuggie. You check out the same way you would for any Sad Nuggie order.
  3. Your adoption counts instantly. The campaign total goes up and you have helped fill that classroom.
  4. The class gets the delivery. When the goal is met we ship the whole set to the school.

Questions

Does it cost the teacher anything?

No. Not a cent, ever. The Nuggies are funded entirely by supporters adopting them. You will never be asked for payment or shipping costs.

Is this a donation?

Not quite. Supporters adopt a Nuggie the same way they would any other Sad Nuggie, and that adoption is assigned to a classroom instead of shipping to them. On top of that, $1 from every Sad Nuggie adopted goes into our Classroom Fund, which helps us support classrooms with supplies and comfort tools where they're needed most.

Who can enroll?

Teachers, educators and group leaders anywhere in the world except the United States. It does not have to be a traditional school. After-school programs, libraries, homeschool groups and adult learning classes are all welcome.

Why not the USA?

We ship from Canada, and current US import rules mean a classroom there would be hit with unexpected customs charges on delivery. We are not willing to put that on a teacher. Supporters in the USA can still adopt for a classroom anywhere else in the world.

How many Nuggies can I ask for?

Up to 50. If you need more than that, get in touch and we will work it out with you directly.

How long does approval take?

Usually about one business day. We will email you either way.

What if my goal never fills?

Get in touch and we will talk it through with you. We would rather work something out than leave a classroom hanging.

Can I choose mini Nuggies?

Not right now. Mini Nuggies are currently all adopted, so every campaign runs on regular Nuggies until stock returns.

Still have a question?

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