Nickerson Blog
January 11, 2016
New year, new novels! Turn the page on last year’s lineup and get ready to restock your shelves with some new and exciting titles. Here’s a list of some great new classroom books that are soon to be hot off the press: The Knowing Book by Rebecca Kai Dotlich – This book is great for…
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January 8, 2016
As you know, though traditional methods of teaching might work for many students, they certainly won’t work for all. Well, the same idea can be applied when it comes to choosing traditional furniture options over more up-and-coming ones! If you’re looking to break free of conventional constraints and furnish your students’ education with a more…
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January 5, 2016
As each new year begins many find themselves creating lavish fitness goals and resolutions with only the best intentions, but then not being able to follow through with them. While you may have found yourself in a similar scenario before, remember that it’s likely your students have as well! Besides academics, one of the most…
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December 24, 2015
Safe and reliable classroom furniture is a necessity for students of all grade levels alike. From kindergarten all the way up through college, your students deserve only the best classroom seating and storage solutions to help them learn and grow to the best of their ability in an academic setting. The quality and stability of…
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December 22, 2015
We’re in the home stretch and holiday break is only a few days away. While your students are all busy writing out and sending off their wishlist to santa this week, you should take the time to create a wishlist of your own! Surprise your students with a late holiday gift when they return from…
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December 14, 2015
When it comes to winter break, most students and teachers alike look forward to a hiatus from all things academic. However, it’s important to encourage your students to stay sharp over the holidays by reading regularly and exercising their problem solving and critical thinking skills. While some educators might resort to sending students off with…
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December 11, 2015
Looking for a great way to incorporate your reading and writing lessons with a simple craft for the holidays? Have your students brainstorm and design their own custom snow globe to bring home to their families! What you’ll need: Class set of small glass jars with matching lids Large container of glitter in whatever color(s)…
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December 2, 2015
First celebrated in 2005, National Special Education Day marks the anniversary of the first ever federal law regarding special education — December 2, 1975. Each year on December 2nd, we take this day to reflect on past progress, generate ideas for reform and celebrate the strides that the world of education has made, and will…
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November 25, 2015
As the years pass you may notice that your classroom desks can pick up many stains and graffiti doodles as the never-ending flow of students come and go. Luckily, there are a few great tips for keeping them clean and removing those unsightly marks. Pencil & Magic Marker Doodles – These are among the easiest…
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November 23, 2015
The holiday season is upon us which presents the perfect time to give your school the mid-year upgrade it deserves. Check all of your students, faculty and administrators off your shopping list with one simple gift — the gift of new, comfortable and flexible furniture options. Here are some of the top renovation and replacement…
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