{"id":3514,"date":"2012-11-12T16:02:12","date_gmt":"2012-11-12T16:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=41"},"modified":"2023-01-27T16:59:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T16:59:39","slug":"5-ideas-for-paper-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/5-ideas-for-paper-chains\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ideas for Paper Chains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Supplies\/Arts-and-Crafts\/Classroom-Crafts\/Paper-Chain-Strips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paper chains<\/a>? You probably made them in preschool or elementary. They are used for decorations or classroom tools such as counting down the days to a special event.<\/p>\n<p>We have news for you;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paper chains<\/a>\u00a0aren&#8217;t just for little kids anymore! They can be an inexpensive and easy way to raise funds and build spirit among students.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some fun ideas for using\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\">paper chains\u00a0<\/a>in your school!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sell the links to raise funds for Homecoming, Prom or any other fundraiser for your school.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper chain<\/a>\u00a0links are available in a variety of colors to match your event or school colors. When someone purchases a link have them add it to a big chain you can display in a hallway, gymnasium or cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Events\/School-Fundraiser\/Fundraising-Sets\/Assorted-Neon-Paper-Chain-Strips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" \/><\/a>Caust\/Event\u00a0Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sell\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">links<\/a>\u00a0to raise money for causes like Breast Cancer Research (think pink links), Leukemia Foundation (green or orange links), or whatever cause is near and dear to your school. When someone purchases a link have them add it to a big chain you can display in a hallway, gymnasium or cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cLinking Together against Bullying\u201d or \u201cLinking Together with Good Character<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each time a student is caught doing good or exhibiting good character they are given a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paper chain<\/a>\u00a0link to add to a large chain.\u00a0\u00a0Your school can set\u00a0a goal to for your chain\u00a0to reach a certain length by the end of the school year.\u00a0 This is a great way to provide a visual of good behavior.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Events\/School-Fundraiser\/Fundraising-Sets\/Metallic-Gold-Paper-Chain-Strips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" \/><\/a>Spirit Week Class Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a fun idea for spirit week! Sell\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">links<\/a>\u00a0and assign a color to each grade\u00a0and\/or award a link to each student that participates in a spirit week activity or dresses up for the day. See which group can achieve the longest chain by the end of the week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sport or Activity Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trying to raise funds for new sports equipment, drama supplies\u00a0or musical instruments?\u00a0Run a &#8220;Think Links&#8221; campaign, and sell\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?pid=2a5ff0fb-e899-4893-a51b-b4bdb5389bf0&amp;crid=0dc337b9-19ee-4c6e-aac7-bbd341159eba&amp;cn=School%20Fundraiser&amp;ft=paper%20chain&amp;pf=1&amp;pe=40&amp;dis=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">links<\/a>\u00a0at your games or performances. Display your chains and encourage fans to make them grow!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In any of these ideas you could sell\/provide different colors to the different grade levels or to students\/fans and encourage competitions amongst the groups.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see paper chains can be a fun, affordable and valuable tool for your school. The kids love them as they\u00a0can be\u00a0nostalgic and provide a little\u00a0trip down memory lane, making the students\u00a0willing participants!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Remember\u00a0paper chains? You probably made them in preschool or elementary. 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