How Parents Can Encourage Children in Athletics

If your children are just starting to show an interest in athletics, there are some great ways to encourage them. Steve Boyle from 2-4-1 Sports shares some tips and tricks for sport parents just getting started. We’re not just coaches, … Read More


A Makerspace for Senior Residents

We’ve been talking to many of our customers about creating Makerspaces in the classroom, library, after school, or even in community offerings like museums and recreation facilities – but what about our older population? What about a makerspace or a … Read More


10 Mother’s Day Activities for Senior Residents

Looking for something different as a Mother’s Day activity, besides the annual Mother’s Day Brunch? Try adding in one of these fun bonding ideas for your resident-mothers and their adult children. (Don’t worry – keep the brunch on Sunday, but … Read More



Top 10 DIY Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

Mother’s Day crafts are so much fun for kids, and Moms love them! Learn how to make these 10 awesome crafts from our craft expert Crafty Kate. These are great for your classroom, after school program or scout group. Each project allows … Read More


Healthy Choices for Kids – Tips & Snack Recipes

With Every Kid Healthy™ week coming up (April 24-28th) and the Y’s Healthy Kids Day® (April 29th), we recognize the importance of encouraging students to make healthy choices and understand nutrition. A great way to do this is through cooking … Read More


National Nursing Home Week – Activity Themes

Themes to Use for National Nursing Home Week National Nursing Home Week is May 8-14. A great way to celebrate is with some fun and creative themes. Here are a few theme ideas from notjustbingo.com to include in your week’s … Read More


SHAPE Minneapolis 2016 for Physical Educators

Why SHAPE Matters More Than Ever! March marks the Annual SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, and there’s always a lot of excitement among physical educators! How much? Find out from fitness trainer Alex O’Brien from Focused Fitness below – … Read More


Ideas Worth Sharing – Math Equations

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


A Religious Spin on the Potato Sack Race

Caterpillars & Butterflies (Based on 2 Corinthians 5:17) Everyone loves a potato sack race! Take the opportunity to turn this friendly competition into a christian learning opportunity. The game below, using burlap potato sacks, is from our friends over at … Read More