Introducing Our Clear the List Contest for Teachers
Part of the How to Build a Teacher Wish List That Actually Gets Cleared guide for teachers.
What Is Clear the List?
Clear the List is a nationwide movement, started in 2019, built around one idea: teachers supporting teachers. Prodigy has always believed in giving back to educators in fun and meaningful ways.
This year, we're helping you stock up on the supplies your classroom needs most. Whether you're new to Prodigy or a longtime fan, this is your chance to win big and clear your classroom wishlist. From July 20 to September 11, 2026, we'll be giving away 5, $250 Amazon e-gift cards every day to lucky teachers. That's $50,000 in supplies for classrooms!
Here's how to enter the giveaway:
- Sign up for your free teacher account
- Create a classroom
- Add your students
The Problem We're Helping Solve
Every fall, teachers quietly reach into their own pockets to make their classrooms ready. Surveys put that spending between $500 and $900 a year on average, with AdoptAClassroom.org reporting $895 for 2024 to 2025. About 94% of public school teachers spend their own money on supplies.
Clear the List, the movement that began in 2019 as teachers supporting teachers, grew out of exactly this. We wanted to add to that spirit in a way that gives a little back. Prodigy has always been free and has always been here to support teachers, and this felt like a natural fit.
Introducing the Contest
#ClearTheList is back and better this year. Here's how it works:
| Detail | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Total prize pool | $50,000 in giveaways |
| Daily winners | 5 teachers win $250 every school day |
| Duration | July 20 through September 11, about 8 weeks |
| Total winners | 200 teachers |
You're setting up your classroom anyway. You might as well be in the running.
How to Enter
Getting in the running takes three simple steps:
- Sign up for a free Prodigy teacher account
- Create your classroom inside Prodigy
- Add your students so they're ready to go from day one
1 million teachers already trust Prodigy, and their students do too. It's free, it takes minutes, and your students get a math platform they'll actually want to use all year, on top of a shot at the giveaway.
More Ways to Stretch Your Budget This Year
The contest is one piece of a bigger picture. If you're working on the rest of your classroom setup this season, the full guide has more ways to help:
- Build a teacher wish list that actually gets cleared
- Classroom decor ideas that won't break the bank
- What teachers really spend on supplies, and how to spend less
- Fundraising ideas beyond the wish list
Deadline and Next Steps
The contest runs through September 11, with winners drawn on school days across the eight weeks. The sooner you set up your classroom, the more draws you are part of.
Ready to join in? Enter the Clear the List contest and set up your free classroom today. If you would like to polish your wish list first, our teacher wish list guide and fundraising guide can help you make the most of the moment.
Common Questions About the Clear the List Contest
Who can enter the Clear the List contest?
Any K to 8 teacher who signs up for a free Prodigy account, creates a classroom, and adds students is entered for the daily giveaways.
How many teachers win each day?
Five teachers win $250 each school day for the full eight-week run, for 200 winners total.
Is there a cost to enter?
No. Prodigy is free for teachers, and there's no separate fee or purchase required to be entered in the giveaway.
