November 1, 2016
We are approaching cold and flu season, so it’s more important than ever to teach your students ways to stay healthy. According to the CDC, nearly 60 million school days are lost each year due to colds or the influenza virus. Infections spread in schools so easily because students are in close contact and share…
August 31, 2016
The new school year is almost here and that means not only meeting new students, but meeting their families as well. Planning a back to school night doesn’t have to be boring. It sets the tone for the entire year with the parents of your new students, and opens the door for trust and communication….
August 9, 2016
August is Get Ready For Kindergarten Month! And while parents and their children are busy preparing at home, teachers are hard at work making sure their lesson plans are all set and their classroom is in tip top shape. If you’re an early education teacher, you know how important functional, yet fashionable furniture is in your…
August 7, 2016
Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) have grown increasingly popular in schools all across the country. While some teachers have embraced them, others are opting to stick to their traditional chalkboards–that is, until now. As technology is increasing, schools are seeing the benefits of keeping up with the ever changing technological times. Whether you’re completely new at using…
July 21, 2016
A great benefit of being a teacher is having the time in the summer to do whatever you please. After all of your travel plans and home renovation projects are complete, you may want to take the time to work on your biggest project yet–yourself! Taking some time to focus your attention on your plans…
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 31, 2016
Getting your classroom under control can be hard, especially when it comes to organizing your personal files and keeping the lines of communication open with parents. Just like sturdy bookshelves, cubbies and desks offer great opportunities for organizing physical items, these three mobile apps can help you organize the not-so-tangible items as well — thoughts,…
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,…