August 15, 2014
On August 8, Nickerson Corporation met with Habitat for Humanity in Suffolk County to participate in their Build a Backpack program. The Build a Backpack program was established to provide incoming students with new school supplies. To participate, individuals, families, organizations and more fill backpacks with supplies including notebooks, folders, pens and pencils that are then…
August 13, 2014
Are you a preschool teacher gearing up for the new school year? One of the toughest challenges you will face as a teacher at this level is keeping students’ attention for an extended period of time. Additionally, you might also struggle with keeping children under control since at this age, they are naturally inclined to…
August 8, 2014
For teachers and school administrators, one of the most exciting aspects of back to school planning is getting to decorate your hallways and classrooms. Since many students often feel nervous about their first day of school, it’s important to create a warm and welcoming environment, and the decorations you choose can help you do just…
August 6, 2014
While the calendar says it’s still summer vacation, the first day of school is approaching sooner than you think! For teachers, that means it’s time to start thinking about how will you design and set up your classroom. When it comes to organizing, furnishing and decorating your classroom, there are many things you should consider…
July 30, 2014
Since children spend more of their time in school than at home, it’s important to create an environment where they feel safe and secure at all times. In addition to helping students feel comfortable in school, it’s also important to implement safety policies and procedures so that parents are reassured that their children are cared for…
July 29, 2014
Here at Nickerson Corporation, we have been supplying educational furniture and equipment to schools in New York and New Jersey for over 60 years. Since 1952, our mission has been to provide schools with top of the line furniture systems, because we believe that in order for a student to get the most out of their…
July 25, 2014
Since technology plays such a prominent role in our everyday lives, computers and computer applications have become a staple in most classrooms. As teachers create their lesson plans, many utilize Internet resources to help them. Often times students are encouraged to seek out resources of their own that might help them better understand the material….
July 23, 2014
While many teachers use the summer to kick back and relax, others are busy training, researching and preparing ideas for their first day in the classroom. For many first year teachers, the months leading up to the first day of school can be scary and stressful since it is only a matter of time until they…
July 18, 2014
Nickerson Corporation has been supplying educational furniture and equipment for over 60 years in the New York and New Jersey markets thanks to a hard working and dedicated team of employees. Partnering with leading manufacturers, our team thrives in delivering quality products that meet the needs of your schools and classrooms. This month, we’d like…
July 16, 2014
For teachers and school administrators, one of the best parts of summer vacation is being able to have work done to the school’s interior or exterior. Since classrooms and hallways aren’t flooded with students, administrators don’t have to worry about construction workers or movers disrupting a child’s educational experience during the day. In addition to…