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    Education Essentials
    School Specialty • Apr 4, 2023 • Last Modified: Apr 19, 2023

    Get Ahead of the Class

    As the end of the school year approaches, teachers and administrators find themselves in a variety of budget discussions and considerations. Should you invest in one big purchase? Store up and stash some essential supplies? Time to update old equipment or make use of previously unused space? We’re here to help you get ahead of the class and fill your cart with dreams for the next school year!

    From small upgrades to full classroom makeovers, School Specialty brands can fit your needs with ease. With one school year closing out, there’s no better time to start planning for back to school in the fall.

    Science

    The science lab is a great place to invest in STEAM enhancements. A simple inclined plane model can be used to visually teach a variety of scientific concepts, and a good microscope opens up a whole new world for students to explore science and nature in new and creative ways.

    Neo/SCI Inclined Plane Activity Model
    Frey Scientific Student Microscope

    Read More: Art Under the Microscope

    Arts & Crafts

    After exploring the depths of the scientific world, encourage students to embrace the A in STEAM by recreating the things they observed and learned. It doesn’t have to be perfect; it doesn’t even have to be accurate. The important part is that they use their experience to inspire their own creation.

    Or they can just doodle in a diary. Your choice!

    box of graphite drawing pencils
    Sax Graphite Drawing Pencil Classroom Pack
    sketch pad diary
    Sax Sketch Diary
    watercolor paper
    Sax Watercolor Paper, 9 x 12 Inches

    Early Childhood

    Time to get hands-on and create some funky 3D designs! Magnetic blocks and tiles give early childhood learners a perfect outlet to practice and develop fine motor skills and creativity. Integrate the alphabet for an even more versatile learning experience.

    colorful building tiles
    Childcraft Magnetic Building Tiles
    alphabet building tiles
    Childcraft Alphabet Magnetic Tiles
    wooden toddler kitchen set
    Childcraft Toddler Kitchen

    Instructional Solutions Kits

    Who doesn’t love kits? Our Achieve It! line provides all-in-one instructional solutions covering a variety of subjects. From ELA to math and beyond, we curate collections of tools to help you maximize student potential. So take a well-deserved break, and let our team create combinations that take the guesswork out of purchasing decisions.

    classroom book set for kids
    Achieve It! Children’s Classic Book Set, Grades 1 to 3
    colorful dice game
    Achieve It! Push Pop With Two Dice Game
    math kit
    Achieve It! Math Family Engagement Backpack Kit, Grades 3 to 4

    Learning Environments

    For years, our Classroom Select® product line has delivered learning environment solutions that live on the cutting edge of classroom design. The more we learn about how they learn, the more driven we are to provide students an engaging experience that helps them embrace education.

    One of the trends grabbing the attention of students across the world is eSports. Video game setups aren’t exactly a traditional classroom learning environment, but more and more research is telling us that maybe they should be! Esports in education has been shown to increase cognitive development in students, while simultaneously preparing them for numerous STEAM and STEM career paths.

    If you’re looking to dip your toes into the eSports universe, check out these essentials to help you get started.

    gaming table with computer cable management
    Classroom Select Advocate Table with Computer Cable Management
    gaming chair
    Classroom Select Bucket Seat Gaming Chair
    media wall with tv mount
    Classroom Select Media Wall with Power TV Mount

    Perhaps you’re looking for more than just a taste of an exciting new learning environment. If that’s the case, and you want to go big right now and do it the right way, contact our Projects by Design® crew and let them guide you through the process from start to finish!

    Fill It or Forget It!

    Whether you’re furnishing a new facility or just replenishing the supply closet, we’re here to help you get the most out of your learning spaces. And frankly, we know you can fill your cart with everything you need from us. We love our products, and we know you will, too!

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