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Posted on January 2, 2018July 10, 2019

Flexible Seating Part 3 — The Results

Guest Blog by Shauni Sawchuck Now I know you are all dying to know if this whole flexible seating craze really works. What you need to understand is, it is…

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Posted on December 27, 2017February 5, 2018

11 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s — Teacher Style

New Year’s resolutions come and go. We make resolutions; we try to keep them, yet we often come up short in finishing them. But sometimes just thinking about resolutions for…

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Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

Can the 12 Days of Christmas Break the Bank?

The holidays are here! Thoughts of baking cookies and singing songs and long walks through the snow twinkle everyone’s thoughts this time of year. One of Christmas’s favorite songs is…

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Posted on December 18, 2017January 2, 2018

Flexible Seating – Part 2 of 3 – The Process

Guest Blog by Shauni Sawchuck, Henderson, NV   The question most teachers ask these days is, “How can I turn my classroom into a flexible seating arrangement?” The process can be…

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Posted on December 14, 2017December 14, 2017

FFA Trains Students for the Future

The National FFA Organization is the largest youth-led organization in the nation. Its mission is to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They teach that…

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Posted on December 11, 2017December 18, 2017

Flexible Seating – Part 1 of 3 – The Idea

It’s no secret that U.S. schools are undergoing radical changes to classroom design. Changes range from the development of more mobile and interactive spaces to the introduction of different types…

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Posted on December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Merrily We Rover Along

NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission began with the launch of Spirit and Opportunity in 2003. The two robots were tasked with finding signs of past water activity on Mars,…

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Posted on November 30, 2017February 15, 2018

Learn to Sign

A fact from the World Health Organization: 360 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss, and 32 million of these are children. General education classrooms are becoming more diverse. Children…

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Posted on November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

Custom Kits Created By You!

Ever come up with a great project for your classroom, and by the time you shop and order a dozen different items you’ve lost your money and your patience? This…

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Posted on November 21, 2017February 15, 2018

Coloring for Seniors

Remember the joy you had – perhaps still have – when you opened a fresh box of crayons or colored pencils? The scent, the mere act of checking out all…

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Posted on November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

Nine Things You Might Not Have Known About Thanksgiving

  As the Big Day of Giving Thanks approaches, Nasco would like to wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! And to brighten your get-togethers, here are nine facts…

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Posted on November 13, 2017November 13, 2017

Do Fidgets Belong In The Classroom?

Sit in any classroom these days and you may hear a soft “whirrrr” in the background. Fidget Spinners. The basic fidget spinner has three prongs centered around a circle with…

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Posted on November 8, 2017February 28, 2018

5 Things You Might Not Know About Veterans Day

As November slips into high gear, almost all we can think about is Thanksgiving dinner and Black Friday shopping. Both are days to celebrate: The first, for giving thanks, the…

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Posted on November 6, 2017February 15, 2018

Celebrate National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day November 8th

November 8th is “National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day,” a “holiday” to encourage kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in fun and engaging ways. Initially created…

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Posted on October 31, 2017February 15, 2018

The Future of Math

What is the future of Math? How has it changed? How will it change in the future? Nasco asked Math’s Category Manager Dixie Weidman several pertinent questions about the evolution…

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Posted on October 27, 2017July 10, 2019

10 Baking Tips

The Holidays are approaching! And even if it’s NOT the holidays, there is always someone who wants to bake.  Here are 10 tips to make your baking season the best…

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Posted on October 24, 2017February 15, 2018

Explore the Possibilities of Makerspace

The next up-and-coming expansion to the educational arena is makerspace. What is makerspace, you may ask? A makerspace is a collaborative workspace inside a school, library, or separate public/private facility…

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Posted on October 20, 2017April 26, 2018

Celebrate Day of the Dead!

Halloween is not the only celebration of the end of summer and the harvest. At first glance, the Mexican custom of the Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead —…

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Posted on October 17, 2017February 15, 2018

What’s the Healthcare Catalog All About?

Have you ever wondered what Nasco’s Healthcare division is all about? For more than 48 years Nasco has been dedicated to the development of highly specialized skills trainers and simulators…

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Posted on October 13, 2017February 15, 2018

Halloween = Fun Things To Do!

Carve the pumpkins and heat the apple cider – Halloween is coming! According to the History Channel website, the Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is…

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Posted on October 10, 2017February 15, 2018

Healthy Eating for Kids (and Adults)

Children and their weight is always a sensitive subject. The reasons some children are larger than their peers are multifold: heredity, age, bad food choices, lack of exercise, puberty, illness,…

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Posted on October 7, 2017February 28, 2018

Visual Delights

Our senses are the most important tools we have to experience the world in all its glory. A colorful sunset, the scent of bacon frying, the pitter patter of rain…

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Posted on October 3, 2017February 15, 2018

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Most people today know someone who has had breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast…

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Posted on September 26, 2017February 15, 2018

Creativity in the Classroom

When educators, parents, and students think of creativity, they usually think of Art class.  That may have been true 20 years ago, but times certainly have changed. Most students doing…

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Posted on September 20, 2017February 15, 2018

Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox

Friday, September 22, 2017, is the Autumnal Equinox. What is an equinox? The equinox is the moment in which the plane of the Earth’s equator passes through the center of the Sun’s disk.The…

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Posted on September 13, 2017February 28, 2018

Don’t Be Afraid To Apply for a Grant

Grants may seem like a lot of work, but they are great ways to get extra funding for your classrooms.  Schools cover the basics of education, but what about extras…

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Posted on August 30, 2017July 10, 2019

Outdoor Learning

There was a time when most everything a student learned was outdoors. A one-room schoolhouse became quite crowded when filled with school-aged children. Many things students learned in the sciences…

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Posted on August 22, 2017February 15, 2018

The Importance of the Arts in School

The pressure for our young students to learn and perform is growing every day. Curriculums are asking for more studies in hard fields such as Science, Math, and Physics. With…

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Posted on August 15, 2017February 15, 2018

Stay Hydrated!

All you hear during the summer are moms telling their kids to “stay hydrated!” With all the summer sports and running around kids do, it’s easy to sweat the water…

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Posted on December 13, 2016February 16, 2018

Get Your Baking On!

The Holidays are coming! Time for celebration and family – and baking. Why not let Nasco’s Family and Consumer Science Catalog help you with your gourmet ideas? Of course we have…

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Posted on November 16, 2016February 21, 2018

Money Money

It’s getting to be that season again – the season of spending more than we have. Why not teach children at an early age the plusses and pitfalls of money…

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Posted on November 9, 2016February 16, 2018

Follow Us Here!

Now that cooler days are coming, most of us are settling into the routine of getting and staying warmer until spring. Happy to say, Nasco has been warming up its…

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Posted on November 3, 2016February 16, 2018

King Tut Day!

King Tut Day is celebrated on November 04, 2016. It celebrates the date of the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s Tomb. The discovery of the tomb as a whole was one…

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Posted on October 21, 2016February 16, 2018

Celebrate International Artists Day With Nasco!

According to Days of the Year Calendar, International Artists Day honors those creative souls that leave a record of today for the future that can’t be captured in history books.…

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Posted on October 17, 2016February 13, 2018

Celebrate National Chemistry Week

“I would tell you a chemistry joke…but all the good ones ARgon…” So goes the world of Chemistry in general and the Periodic Table of Elements in particular. October 16-22,…

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Posted on October 11, 2016February 16, 2018

Never Too Young to Learn Manners

You are never too young to learn social skills. Help children make sense of the “rules” when it comes to emotions and manners with friendly reminders from Nasco’s Early Learning…

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Posted on September 16, 2016February 16, 2018

Music Turns Back the Hands of Time

Music can bring back memories of long ago – or just yesterday. When interacting with seniors, what better way to bring them into the conversation than with musical CDs? Nasco…

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Posted on September 7, 2016February 28, 2018

Artworks Lesson Plans Bring Creativity to the Classroom

  Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. ― Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island Teaching art is so much more than brush…

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Posted on August 31, 2016February 20, 2018

September is National Honey Month

September is National Honey Month! All that sweet, gooey goodness produced by bees from the nectar of plants and flowers. Whether buzzing in their hives or foraging for nectar in…

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Posted on August 22, 2016May 9, 2018

Science and STEM

STEM. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. In our economy, a quality education for all students is necessary to prepare them to prosper in work and in life. The ultimate goal of…

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Posted on August 2, 2016February 20, 2018

Pass the Football!

Fall is around the corner – time for hoodies and hot chocolate and homework – and football games. Need to add to your athletic equipment list? Look no further than…

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Posted on July 26, 2016February 20, 2018

TearPads™ Exclusively from Nasco!

TearPads™, created by Nasco, are learning sheets chocked full of information and images, making their subject matter more appealing to students and teachers alike. Whether it’s Science, Math, Nutrition, or…

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Posted on July 21, 2016February 16, 2018

Rekenreks to the Rescue!

Teachers, Tutors, Home School Parents…Lend Me Your Rekenrek! The Rekenrek is a unique tool that allows children to develop number sense at their own pace.  The beads alternate from red…

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Posted on July 12, 2016July 10, 2019

Get Your Craft Going!

Summer means water, sun, and sometimes, boredom. Don’t let b-o-r-e-d-o-m get to your campers or summer schoolers – have fun with crafts from Nasco’s Arts & Crafts catalog! Busy hands…

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Posted on June 30, 2016February 21, 2018

Get In Touch On Social Media Day!

What a great day to celebrate Social Media Day! Social media has become a major factor in the world today. From celebrating its humble beginnings in 2010 by the website…

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Posted on June 22, 2016February 16, 2018

Magic Carpet Ride

Some of the most colorful ways to learn about our world are rugs and carpets. No longer just for classrooms, Nasco‘s room-size rugs may be just what your bedroom or…

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Posted on June 17, 2016February 28, 2018

Duck Tape’s Not What It Used To Be!

June 17-19, 2016, is the 13th Annual Duck Tape® Festival in Avon, Ohio. The free festival features games, food, rides, a parade with giant floats made from duct tape, a…

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Posted on June 1, 2016February 19, 2018

National Dairy Month Is Here!

What started out as National Milk Month in 1937 to promote milk consumption and stabilize the dairy demand has turned into a month-long celebration and tradition that acknowledges the dairy…

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Posted on May 20, 2016February 20, 2018

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Wednesday, May 25, 2016, is the 23rd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. This year at least 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations…

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Posted on May 11, 2016February 20, 2018

Astronomy Day is Near!

Astronomy allows us to see the history of the universe with our own eyes. International Astronomy Day is an annual event in the United States intended to provide a means…

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Posted on May 6, 2016February 19, 2018

FCS Lesson Plans Prepare Students for the Future

Consumer education is an important part of everyone’s life. Whether it’s eating right, learning about foods and cooking, or getting along with other people, everyone could use a little help in…

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Posted on April 21, 2016February 20, 2018

Earth Day

By now everyone has heard of Earth Day. Celebrated on April 22nd, Earth Day is a day of education and celebration about the Earth’s environment. More than a billion people…

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Posted on April 11, 2016February 20, 2018

To Bead or Not to Bead

Nothing says Spring like new jewelry! And nothing is more satisfying than making your own. That’s where Nasco’s Arts & Crafts catalog comes in. We are bursting with all the…

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Posted on April 4, 2016July 10, 2019

Time To Get Organized!

Ever have one of those days – one of those weeks – where you can’t find a thing? You know you had a particular book in mind you wanted to…

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Posted on March 28, 2016February 21, 2018

Free Math Lesson Plans

Math can be a complicated subject. Even the best of students may get stuck trying to understand certain concepts. Nasco has downloadable Math Lesson Plans to help teachers work with…

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Posted on March 14, 2016February 20, 2018

Map Your Way Around the World

Round and Round, Floor Flat, or Wall Scape – how do you see your world? The circumference of the Earth is 24,901 miles. With all the countries and biomes between…

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Posted on October 30, 2015February 22, 2018

Standing Desks as seen on NBC News Report

Nasco has standing desks, standing conversion kits, and foot rests! NBC News did a report on standing desks in the classroom. Check it out: http://player.theplatform.com/p/2E2eJC/nbcNewsOffsite?guid=nn_jfr_school_standing_151022

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Posted on October 22, 2015February 22, 2018

The Holidays Are Coming!

The Holidays are coming! Time for celebration and family – and baking. Why not let Nasco’s Family and Consumer Science Catalog help you with your gourmet ideas? Of course we have…

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Posted on February 4, 2015February 28, 2018

Building 101

The space within becomes the reality of the building.      ~Frank Lloyd Wright The size of a building is only as big as the heart of its creator. And…

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Posted on January 21, 2015February 22, 2018

Health Care Can Be Humerus

Health Care is a hard thing to blog about. There are so many fingers on that hand –- nutrition, anatomy, personal and social development, fitness, hygiene –- a lot of…

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Posted on October 27, 2014February 28, 2018

Weather Bulletin: Come Predict the Weather

It’s raining It’s pouring The Old Man Is snoring… Did you check the weather before you went to work? Go on your smartphone to see what the weather’s going to…

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Posted on November 9, 2012

Nasco Plastics achieves ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 Certifications

Fort Atkinson, WI – November 9, 2012 – Nasco Plastics quality management system has achieved ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certifications. In addition to more than 40 years of satisfying…

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