question for teachers

[madamearcati]

Hi
I have devised a simple maths game suitable for Y3/4 upwards.It is a card game and I have had the artwork professionally done and have done some 'home printed ' samples.
I have shown them to a few teacher friends who have said all the right things.I feel that it isn't necessarily unbiased -its hard to be brutal to a friend !!
However before I spend any 'serious money' I feel I need some better market research .I thought I might write to about 20 local schools explaining that I am a local mum and devised this game because my DS was really sruggling to learn some of his tables and it really helped and what do they thinkof the idea.
I am planning to enclose a very simple tickbox questionnaire with only 6 questions on a stamped postcard I will send out this with instructions a few samples of the cards and a covering letter.
Would you , as a teacher respond, and would it make a difference if i promised a donation of £5 to the PTA of every school which responded before a certain date.

It depends if it actually reaches the teachers. Office staff can be quite ruthless in what gets put into our pidgeon holes in the staff room.

ah any suggestions ?
I suppose I will only be only out of pocket by the cost of 2 stamps if they don;t reply.

Do you have a soft copy? My mum runs a Montessori nursery (not in UK) and may be able to give you feedback.

I am a Primary school teacher. I would be happy to give you brutal unbiased feedback if you like. It may be just perfect and then I'd give nice feedback!! I also have a daughter in Year 3 so can try it on her as well. Feel free to contact me if you'd like me to test them out.

thanks for your replies.
Benjysmum- it is aimed at children who are 7+ so I think nursery kids might be a little young
Nappyshedsal- that would be great (is there any way of sending private messages on Mnet?

You could always try the home ed board - they may well be willing to give it a go and give you feedback. I would be happy to test it and have 3 children aged 7, 9 and 12!

I teach Y6 Special Needs and would love to try any thing to get them to learn their tables! If you could CAT me a electronic copy I could print it out to try on the children and I'll gladly give you feedback. Would that help? I could also get a few of my more cooperative parents to try it if you are marketing at parents?