Rolling out the parachute on a sunny day is a great way to pull people of all ages and abilities together. Doing it with a smile, open expectations, and joy is a recipe for fun with both caretakers and the … Read More
Category Archives: S&S Culture
PE Geeks – All Geeked Out at the National PE Institute
I just returned from attending the National PE Institute in Asheville, North Carolina. This conference was one of the best conferences that I have ever attended. Artie Kamiya is the founder of the conference and is a visionary in the … Read More
DEILAB, A STEM Curriculum, Comes to S&S
Another day, another training. “DEILab is offering a workshop and we want you to come build this tower, and while you’re at it learn about STEM,” they said. “Ugh, math and science,” I said. I wanted the opportunity to create, build, … Read More
A Mission Trip to Haiti
One thing that is very important to S&S, is helping those who are in need. Having the opportunity to share the power of what our products support in child development is part of what makes us come to work every … Read More
S&S Worldwide and Parks & Rec Go Way Back!
In addition to July being National Parks & Recreation Month, the National Parks & Recreation Association is celebrating 53 years! That got us thinking about how long it has been that we have had our partnership with the NRPA. To … Read More
Walking the Maker Faire and Getting Inspired
One of the cool aspects of our jobs as Product Managers involves researching new markets. We have been watching the Maker Movement develop over the last couple of years and recently decided to research this movement a bit further. In … Read More
S&S Weathers World War II with Sensory Therapy
Did You Know? that many S&S employees served overseas in the armed forces, or in the war effort at Pratt & Whitney, or Electric Boat? Back in the 1940s it was a challenge to keep our positions filled! At that time, … Read More
Kid Inventors at the Invention Convention
Last month a group of us from the Merchandising department had the opportunity to be judges at an “Invention Convention”. This is part of a statewide program here in Connecticut where children first learn about inventors, find an idea, research … Read More
Student Thank You Letters – S&S Donates Learning Materials
Last winter while vacationing in Florida, S&S Worldwide CEO Stephen Schwartz struck up a conversation with teacher Ilyse Opas. Opas teaches at Cox Academy, a charter school in East Oakland, Calif. After discussing how budget constraints impinge on buying updated … Read More
Saving the Day at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
On any given day as an S&S associate, I have the profound pleasure of having the opportunity to work with many non-profit organizations that both enrich and enlighten the lives of so many people. One such special customer is The Hole … Read More