We just ask the teachers to hand in a wish list of desired items and then we decide what we can afford to get. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We recently implemented a program where teachers have wish listed posted outside their classroom door and they can 'post' what items they could use more of. i.e. ziploc bags for kindergarten. We laminated the flyer-type list so the teachers could use dry/erase markers when they no longer needed items. So far so good. I'll keep you posted.