This month (September) hosted National Tradesmen Day, and we’re giving a big shoutout to the electricians, mechanics, builders, welders, and so many other skilled workers that make our world go ‘round! These highly trained, hardworking pros are the ones who design, build, maintain, and repair the systems and structures we rely on every single day. […]
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Summer is such a cool time for kids – swimming pools and trips to the shore, flip flops and fireflies, and bike rids to the park. Well, we’re here to help make your kids’ summer even cooler…with magnets! Perfect for playdates, family fun, summer learning, and camp activities, these 10 “summerific” STEM and STEAM activities […]
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In addition to end-of-year parties and summer vacation planning, now is a great time to take stock of your classroom materials and supplies. What lasted? What didn’t? What do you need to replace before the first day of school in the fall? We’ve got a few guesses – and some suggestions – for sturdy, reusable […]
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Math Night is a great opportunity to get your students – and their parents – excited about math! To help you create a Math Night your students will never forget, and in honor of Math Education Month, we’re sharing four of our favorite activities sure to help your students shine, including: 1. Exploring the Number […]
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March is National Reading Month, and according to the latest report from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), American public schools have some homework to do when it comes to reading instruction. Also known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative test of student learning. The test, designed to provide […]
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Mess can cause stress, but help is on the way! Whether you’re working from a desk, office, or classroom, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to clear the clutter, sort out your space, and set yourself up for a year of focused, stress-free success. Below are just a few magnetic products that […]
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The first day of school gives us all the feels! ❤️ Teachers and students alike may be feeling excited, nervous, shy, and even a bit silly. Fun and engaging activities that help your students learn about each other – and about you and your expectations – go a long way toward making everyone comfortable […]
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A neat, tidy, and comfortable classroom is a key contributor to a successful school year (and saving a teacher’s sanity). Below are a few fun, easy, out-of-the-box classroom organization and classroom management ideas: 1. Hanging Curtains You may not think of curtains as management tools, but making the environment more comfortable by blocking bright […]
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Sad to say, but, at least for most students and teachers, summer is over. If they haven’t gone back already, families are prepping for the first day of school and teachers are busy preparing lesson plans, organizing classrooms, and sorting out supplies. That’s where we come in! The educational experts at Dowling Magnets have pulled […]
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KABOOM! By mid fall, it seems like all the papers have exploded all over your classroom! You spend so much time in the summer making a pretty classroom, only to have piles and piles of messy papers overshadow your hard work within a couple of months. Make this the year you get your piles of […]
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