A few years ago, I spent some time volunteering with a local Girl Scout Troop. The six girls within the troop were in 4th and 5th grade at the time. As the year progressed, the troop leader and I recognized … Read More
Category Archives: Education
Ideas Worth Sharing – A Unit on Native Americans
We survey many of our customers and sometimes we ask them what they use the products they are buying for. We continue to be wowed by your creative, resourceful and genius ideas, so we want to share them for others … Read More
7 Tips to Help You Prevent Bullying!
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Although bully prevention should be practiced all year round, we bring awareness to it during this particular month. Here at S&S, our commitment is not just to provide products that encompass creativity, happiness, physical wellness, … Read More
Ideas Worth Sharing – An Active Geography Lesson
We survey many of our customers and sometimes we ask them what they use the products they are buying for. We continue to be wowed by your creative, resourceful and genius ideas, so we want to share them for others … Read More
5 Tips for a Happy Playground
With a new school year comes new challenges on the playground. Recess is fun, but after a summer away, students and adults alike need to reset in order to manage the playground in a fun, safe, and inclusive way. Here … Read More
Monthly Book Activity – Apples and Pumpkins
Apples and Pumpkins – by Anne Rockwell Story Summary A young girl spends a beautiful fall day picking the reddest apples and looking for the perfect pumpkin with her family. The story goes on to talk about carving the pumpkin … Read More
Tax Credit for School Supplies May Still be Available
Great news for teachers and school administrators! A feeling of relief will certainly be found when they hear that a tax credit they relied on might still be available for school supply purchased. A recent article from Education World stated … Read More
Ideas Worth Sharing – STEM, Makerspace & Construction
We survey many of our customers and sometimes we ask them what they use the products they are buying for. We continue to be wowed by your creative, resourceful and genius ideas, so we want to share them for others … Read More
Classroom Management for Kindergarten Teachers
Keep it Simple Strategies (KISS) – Classroom Management for Kindergarten teachers. We’re launching a new series of articles showcasing great ideas for classroom management. We’ll start with Kindergarten, then move through the grades, with helpful additions along the way. Please … Read More
How to Talk to Children About Their Art
I’ll never forget the time I overheard a teacher say to their student, “You’re using too much green. Why don’t you use another color?” I didn’t say anything at the time, but I kept thinking to myself “Too much green? … Read More