July 28, 2016
It’s always important to stay up to date on current trends and tips when creating lesson plans. Times are constantly changing, so to avoid becoming stale with your outdated lessons, why not get creative with your approach to teaching? As you’re preparing your plans for the upcoming school year, consider these teaching blogs that…
July 14, 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…
May 27, 2016
Most schools employ some sort of summer reading program, but it’s not always so easy to get students to comply. And really, who can blame them? After ten months in the classroom, we understand why they’d rather run wild in the sun than sit down and read a book. That’s why as educators, it’s important…
May 24, 2016
Close your eyes and visualize a school — any school, anywhere. Now, imagine yourself walking right through the front doors and into the hallway. What do you see? Just beyond the greeter’s desk and the main office, we bet you’re seeing lockers galore. That’s because lockers are a staple of school building nationwide! So, if…
May 19, 2016
For most school districts, summer break is only about a month away. While your students and staff are busy burying their toes in the sand and catching up on their favorite novels this season, why not make the most of the empty building and plan some much-needed renovations. If you’re not sure where to begin,…
May 12, 2016
This may marks the 17th annual Get Caught Reading Month — a nationwide campaign which first began back in 1999. With the support of the Association of American Publishers, the celebration of Get Caught Reading Month works to remind students, parents and people of all ages to make time to get lost in a book…
May 10, 2016
Finals week is creeping up on us faster than you think! If you still haven’t worked out the details of your testing space setup, these simple tips should help set your plan in motion. Select your spaces. How many different finals do you need to account for, and how many students will you need to…
April 15, 2016
Things are finally warming up in the tri-state area, which means it’s about time to start taking recess outdoors. While there’s nothing more glorious for a child than running wild on a playground for half an hour, there’s also nothing more traumatic and suffering an injury amidst their fun. Luckily, there are a few ways…
April 13, 2016
Here at Nickerson Corporation, we recognize how important it is to preserve our environment and are dedicated to living up to our corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to working with only the finest manufacturers in the industry that share our environmentally friendly ideals and adopt progressive sustainable practices. In honor of Earth Day…
April 11, 2016
Can you believe the school year is almost over? We certainly can’t! We feel like it was just yesterday that we were sharing tips on how to set up your classroom and prepare for back to school festivities. But, here we are again, just two months away from the end of the year and another…