Nickerson Blog
May 20, 2018
Most people spend a lot of their life in their place of work, in fact, half of your waking day is probably spent working! This is why it is more important than ever that the office space you and your employees live in, makes your job task easy to achieve. A poorly setup office can…
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May 16, 2018
The final countdown to summer has begun! As you start to prepare your kids for finals and prepare for the summer ahead, there is one big day you don’t want to neglect, and that is graduation. As administration and faculty, graduation day might seem like a well-oiled machine by now, but without the right preparation,…
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May 11, 2018
Music is a fundamental part of our education system. It helps kids gain focus, come out of their shell, and be more involved in school. Whether your child is a first-time instrument player or has been playing for years, practicing and participating in a group function such as music, can help them come into their…
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May 5, 2018
It can be quiet easy to ignore the care of your office furniture. Rember though — the appearance of your office is a reflection on your company. Wood furniture is susceptible to sun damage– even though it’s indoors and with neglect can begin to look weathered before its time. Even casual exposure to damaging UV…
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May 2, 2018
When it comes to designing your office, your first thought might be the overall setup. We often find ourselves thinking about whether we want an open floor plan, cubicles or a row of offices. By the time your office is fully set up, it can be pretty easy to forget about the details and decor….
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April 27, 2018
Do you remember storytime in elementary school? We would pull out little rugs and pillow tufts and sit somewhat quietly while the teacher read a story. We never realized that we were learning some valuable skills while listening to Peter Rabbit save the day or to the pigs get away from the big, bad wolf….
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April 26, 2018
Just as its name suggests, Thankful Thursday is all about — you guessed it — giving thanks! Whether big or small, in or out of the classroom, there’s plenty we can all give thanks for this Thursday. Below are a few ways you can encourage your students to give thanks, this week: Have a “thank…
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April 23, 2018
Technology has changed everything, especially when it comes to learning. New companies are popping up all over the place delivering products and resources that are helping to shape the future. Tech helps us leverage what is already possible and create what currently isn’t. Education is a field that has seen a constant rise in technology…
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April 20, 2018
Coming April 22, Earth Day is a time teachers bring awareness to ending plastic pollution and living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Nickerson’s mission has always been to design, create and provide furniture that supports our surroundings rather than hurt it. That’s why we pride ourselves on supplying safe products to be used in student’s classrooms. Conscious…
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April 18, 2018
Although many people believed that only Nostradamus had the ability to peer forward in time and make accurate predictions of events that would unfold, we think he’s far from the only one with the gift of foresight — let us explain. The interpersonal connections and relationships that children form during their early years act as…
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