For example, at $500 the teachers all have to wear silly hats for a week, at $1,000 the teachers have to wear their underwear on the outside for a week, at $1,500 the Principals will have a bad-singing duel, etc. Your students will fall over themselves at the chance to make their superiors look silly.

You can do an alternative duck game where all of the ducks are floated on top of a large water surface, such as a kiddie pool. One duck will have a star drawn on the bottom. People pay to pick a duck and whoever picks the star wins the prize. This can be played multiple times, so long as you have prizes to hand out.

You can even start a fundraiser on Facebook if you are social media savvy.

You can find grants through a number of websites, through your local library, or using university or college resources. Just be sure that whatever you’re applying for is from a reputable organization. You should never have to pay money in order to get a grant.