Seize Today, Transform Tomorrow: Back to School Planning Starts Now

Fall seems so far away, doesn’t it? The groundhog is barely back in its burrow, surely concerned about our fascination with its shadow, and here we are talking about the end of summer and the start of the next school year. But just like you wisely advise your students to plan ahead, the Schoolyard is here to nudge you towards seizing today so you and your students can transform tomorrow! Jumpstart your back to school planning with these new additions from some of our favorite brands.

Early Childhood from Childraft®

Our Childcraft brand is brimming with everything from furniture to manipulatives. This versatile selection covers a wide array of needs for early childhood classrooms, including tools for social emotional learning (SEL) and family engagement.

Check out these bright new finds from Childcraft!

early childhood alphabet carpet squares — Childcraft Photofun Alphabet Carpet Squares, 16 x 16 Inches, Set of 26

green play sand — Childcraft Colored Mold and Play Sand, Green, 5-1/2 Pounds

rectangle rug with rainbow colors, shapes, and the alphabet — Childcraft Rainbow of Shapes Carpet, 8 x 12 Feet, Rectangle

Furniture from Classroom Select®

How classrooms and schools use space has been shown time and again to have an impact on student outcomes. Because of that, Classroom Select continues to add flexible seating and unique furniture options that give students the best opportunities based on the latest research. There’s no better time to start planning dynamic learning environments that foster collaboration and active learning.

Some of our latest favs from Classroom Select!

utility project center — Classroom Select Construct-IT Makerspace Utility Project Center

curved outdoor seating — Classroom Select Out2Learn Small Curved Outdoor Seat Bench

adjustable height podium — Classroom Select Tilt-N-Nest Adjustable Height Podium

Supplies from School Smart®

Teachers return to quality School Smart supplies every year to replenish and repeat. But it’s so much more! We’re always introducing new supplies, but only after they meet our standards and we’re sure they’ll stand up to the rigors of your learning environment.

We’ve got recent School Smart additions!

School Smart Bright Blank Books, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Inches, Pack of 12

yellow highlighters — School Smart Liquid Pen Style Yellow Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Pack of 12

colorful whiteboard erasers — School Smart Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12

We know planning can be overwhelming. That’s why School Specialty is constantly developing new ways to make it easier for you to manage your classroom. Soon as you finalize those budgets, take advantage of our School Specialty 360s. Designed by experts, these guides are here to assist you with fulfilling the unique needs of your classroom. Start your back to school planning now and let us help, so you can focus on doing what you do best… Teach!