November 24, 2014
Since students are likely to be anxious this week as they look forward to Thanksgiving break, it can be difficult for teachers to keep their attention for an extended period of time. However, by weaving the holidays into their lessons, teachers are often able to keep students focused and engaged. With only three days left…
November 21, 2014
Have you heard? Recently, many schools have started to give iPads or other tablet devices to each of their students in order to aid in the learning processes that take place in the classroom. Although the effectiveness of doing so is still up for discussion, many educators have welcomed them into their classroom because they offer several…
November 19, 2014
At Nickerson Corporation, we pride ourselves on our quality workmanship and our ability to deliver effective furniture solutions to those in need. From classroom furniture to office furniture, lockers, bleachers and more, we have partnered with the top manufacturers in our field to supply schools and other entities with safe, durable furniture in order to…
November 18, 2014
Are you looking for ways to incorporate Thanksgiving into your lesson plans and daily activities for the next week or so? At Nickerson Corporation, we’ve got you covered! To help you celebrate the holiday with your students, we’ve outlined three Thanksgiving crafts that you can do in your classroom below: Hand traced turkeys – with a…
November 14, 2014
Here at Nickerson Corporation, we do more than just supply classroom furniture to schools in need. Additionally, we are also available to repair and perform routine maintenance checks and inspections on the furniture and equipment they already have! While sometimes the complete replacement of existing furniture may be necessary, other times, all it takes to make equipment look as good as new…
November 13, 2014
Did you know? This Saturday, November 15, is America Recycles Day! Although this day falls on the weekend, there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate in your school for the remainder of the week. In fact, recycling is something that should be promoted and encouraged in your classroom all year round! See below…
November 11, 2014
In order to create a positive, stimulating learning environment for students, there are several items that every classroom must possess. Though these items may vary based on the academic level that you teach, there are a few basic essentials that across the board, all classrooms need to aid students in their education. But what exactly…
November 5, 2014
When talking about time management, any teacher will tell you how precious their time in the classroom is; especially when it comes to getting through all of their lessons in a given time frame. Especially for teachers at the high school or college level who do not see students for an extended period of time,…