January 19, 2016
There’s nothing worse for students and teachers alike than trying to take notes and pay attention while your desk is wobbling way. A teetering table can be caused by a few different factors, but either way it’s definitely a huge distraction that can hinder a student’s ability to focus and learn. If some of your…
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…
July 28, 2015
We’re sure you’ve been busy preparing lesson plans and stocking up on all of the necessary school supplies to start the year off with a bang in September, but we might have one idea that you haven’t thought of yet: Why not bring in a classroom pet this time around? Studies show that having a…
March 12, 2015
After the enormous amount of snow we had this winter, most Long Island residents would probably agree that it seemed like the spring would never come. But although snow and winter weather conditions aren’t completely off our radar yet, this week’s high temperatures offered a little bit of hope that spring is on its way. And that brings…
January 20, 2015
As a teacher, principal, superintendent or other school administrator, part of your responsibilities include creating a positive environment that enhances a child’s educational experience. While teaching the appropriate material in the correct way is essential, it is also important to develop a classroom where students feel both safe and comfortable the moment they walk through…
September 5, 2014
Are you a provider of pre-kindergarten services for young children and their families? On August 18, Governor Cuomo announced that $340 million in funding will be dispersed to 81 school districts and Community Based Organizations statewide in an effort to provide full-day pre-k services to approximately 37,000 children. The funding, which was built into the 2014-2015 State…
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…
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 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…