Teachers are trained to help keep kids’ learning activities varied and engage students in high interest topics. However, students will inevitably feel restless at some points during the school day. Especially in the first few days and weeks back after a long summer break, students may need time to adjust to hours sitting at a … Continue reading Stem and Fidget Toys for Classroom Development
We love helping students feel prepared and ready for school with high-quality school supplies. But maybe even more important is helping teachers. Teachers are the backbone of schools serving as mentors, disciplinarians, and encouraging cheerleaders for their students. Teachers have an incredibly difficult job ensuring that students feel safe and comfortable, making learning engaging and … Continue reading 3 Ways to Upgrade your Classroom Teaching 2021
With the Delta Covid variant circulating throughout the U.S. and schools preparing for the return of students, the need for PPE for students is still strong. With teachers busy getting classrooms ready and lesson plans set, it’s the perfect time to organize a much needed (and much welcomed) donation to your local schools in need. … Continue reading Top 5 PPE Picks for Students and Classrooms
Donating to schools is one of the best ways to give back to your community and our larger society. Investing in schools is an investment in our future. Without the proper education, we wouldn’t have effective leaders, entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce, or adequate social services. Helping supply schools with everything they need to be successful … Continue reading 3 Tips for a Successful Back-to-School Kitting Party
One of the best ways to keep kids interested in school and engaged in lessons is through fun, educational games. Teachers across all disciplines use games in a variety of ways to reach all kinds of learners. In an Education Week article titled “Ways to Use Games Effectively in the Classroom,” authors and teachers Susan … Continue reading 5 Games That Every Student Can Enjoy
Summer means soaring temperatures for much of the country. As we’ve seen this year, this is true even for areas that historically remain cooler —like the Pacific Northwest which saw record-breaking heat earlier this month. As the earth continues to warm, we’re grateful that many are fortunate enough to relax in cool, air conditioning, with … Continue reading Prepare Your Organization for Heatwaves
School supplies aren’t what they used to be. We can remember a time when the only thing that differentiated you from the student next to you was the image on your Trapper Keeper. Times have changed. Now students have access to hundreds of supplies with various images, colors, and designs. Whether you’re preparing to donate … Continue reading Why Your School Needs These Back-to-School Essentials
If the pandemic taught us anything about education, it’s that there are huge discrepancies between schools and districts across the United States. Schools with less money have fewer resources and supplies for students who continue to struggle with virtual learning. The achievement gap between rich and poor schools is only widening further. Therefore, now is … Continue reading Brands We Love: Carolina Pad
One of the positives to come out of the Covid crisis, is the realization of just how much we can accomplish virtually and how to rethink how we work. Not only did the pandemic transform the way we work, it even sparked the development of new businesses. If you’ve ever thought about starting a small … Continue reading Ideas for Starting a Small Business
Donating is one of the easiest ways to make a positive contribution to your community. Donating either your time or money (or both) is a great way to boost your own sense of gratitude while extended a helping hand to others in need. In fact, a study from the University of Oregon, found that giving … Continue reading Four Steps to Easy Donating