December 2, 2016
It’s probably inevitable that your students are counting down the days until their holiday break is here, which can result in a lack of morale and low energy around the classroom. To put an extra pep in their steps, consider using these creative ways to add a burst of energy back into the class: Hand…
December 1, 2016
As busy teachers, we get that sometimes things can get hectic and your classroom can get messy. But with the new year approaching, it’s a good idea to set your resolution to be cleaner and tidier in 2017! Here are some ways to keep your room tidy to avoid chaos in the classroom: Color-code everything–…
November 2, 2016
As a teacher, it can often be difficult to take control and implement effective classroom management strategies if you have an unruly class. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just began your career in this field, it’s likely that you’ll experience a handful of disruptions throughout the year. These can easily be handled and prevented…
October 24, 2016
Nickerson Corporation has been supplying educational furniture and equipment to schools in New York and New Jersey for over 60 years. We believe that in order for a student to get the most out of their education, they need to have a reliable, comfortable and flexible classroom to learn and play in. That’s why we…
October 20, 2016
In order to create a successful and fun learning environment for students, there are several items that every classroom must possess. Depending on the grade or subject that you teach, these items may vary–but there are a few basic essentials that all classroom needs. Help aide your student’s education and make your room a productive…
October 17, 2016
Did you know that Nickerson Corporation doesn’t just supply classroom furniture and equipment to schools in need, but that we also repair them? That’s right– we perform repairs, routine maintenance checks and inspections on the furniture and equipment schools might already have! Maintenance of equipment is integral for student, teacher, and custodial safety; as well…
October 5, 2016
Let’s face it, it’s hard to have a productive day when we’re working in chaos and clutter. Teachers and classrooms can accumulate lots of things over the years, so it’s important to take time to weed out the unnecessary items to create a clean space for learning. Here are some tips for clearing clutter in…
October 3, 2016
We’re only about a month into school but it’s already time to start thinking about the winter break. Winter break is the perfect time to take care of any maintenance or repair issues that weren’t able to be addressed over the summer. Take a look around now that you’ve been back in the swing of…
September 27, 2016
For most elementary school teachers, parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for late fall to discuss the progress of students since the beginning of the school year. While these conferences can be routine behavior for experienced teachers, for new teachers who are just entering the classroom, they can be intimidating. The following tips will help you prepare…
September 21, 2016
A locker can make a middle and high schoolers life a lot easier, freeing them up from the burden of having to carry around multiple books for all of their subjects. But, with their new found use of lockers, the topic of locker safety must be also addressed in order to maximize safety in all…