I don’t know about you, but I love pineapples! Not only are they delicious, but they are an adorable fruit and perfect for inspiring a fun summer craft. I saw a mini pineapple in the grocery store and it gave … Read More
Pineapple Mason Jar
How to Celebrate Nutrition With MyPlate!
MyPlate is the USDA food symbol that illustrates our five food groups into a familiar image for kids. It represents a place setting for a meal. These five food groups are the building blocks for a healthy diet and MyPlate … 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
Pom Pom Tree
My favorite type of craft is the kind where you can re-purpose and up-cycle ordinary items that might have otherwise been overlooked or thrown away. After our long New England winter, there was plenty of debris scattered around outside. One … Read More
Physical Educators – Making a Difference
Physical Education teachers are truly amazing! I have believed this ever since I become one back in 1986 and I was reminded of how truly special they are the other day while reviewing 236 responses to a survey that S&S conducted … Read More
Using Bingo to Keep Your Classroom Focused
We love to share great ideas from creative teachers! This teaching tip came from Amy, who teaches 3rd grade and always has awesome ideas on how to use S&S products to improve her classroom. Using our popular S&S Bingo product, … Read More
9 Products You Need This Summer!
Okay so maybe “need” is a bit of an overstatement, but I’ll let you be the judge. Get ready to have a blast this summer, because you can plan the best summer ever with our favorite products. I think you’ll agree … Read More
Four Fuse Bead Patterns Sure to Make your Heart Melt
Fuse beads (or hama beads as they are sometimes known) have been around since the beginning of time. Ok maybe not that long, but definitely since I was a little girl crafting at my mom’s kitchen table in Michigan. I’m always delighted … Read More
3D Printers and Product Creation
Working at S&S is fun for me, I get to use both my undergraduate engineering and graduate marketing background. On the marketing side, I get to manage the classic 4P’s (product, price, place and promotion) of our Sports and Games … Read More
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
