Physical Education Lessons using Pool Noodles

Recently, we’ve had several inquiries at PE Central asking, “As a physical education teacher, how can I use soft swim pool noodles appropriately in my physical education class?” Great question! Soft Foam Pool Noodles are a versatile, low cost, and … Read More


5 Things to Remember when Running a Craft Program

Goals of setting up a craft program usually include two things – you want people to show a genuine interest in your program and you want to spark creativity that leads to fulfillment and enjoyment by your students or residents. … 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


Inspired by Teachers and Their Influence

Teachers Don’t Give Up Reading through all of the comments on the Teacher Appreciation Giveaway post has really inspired me. There has been one common theme that has stood out, “Don’t Give Up on Any Child”. This is probably not … Read More


Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway! *UPDATED*

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th-May 8th this year, so what better way to celebrate our teachers than giving away $500?! Five winners will be selected from the comments below to win a $100 E-Gift Card! To get 20% off … Read More


2015 Young Child Expo and Conference

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the Young Child Expo in NYC. There were over 1,000 people there to support the efforts of educating young children, many of which we were able to interact with at our S&S booth. We … Read More




Autism Acceptance Day Activities for Schools and Programs

Each year, April 2 is recognized as World Autism Awareness Day, and April is often observed as a time to support greater understanding of autism. Today, many schools, families, and organizations also use this time to focus on autism acceptance, encouraging … Read More