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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Most teachers know that the best classroom displays are at a child’s eye-level, where your students are sure to see what you’re presenting. And even better displays offer a chance for interactive, hands-on learning at the child’s level. Magnets are the fastest and easiest way to create and update your classroom displays, with no staples […]
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By now, hopefully, you’ve enjoyed endless relaxation at the pool (yeah, right!) and are beginning to look toward next year. If you’re ready to turn your thoughts to the fall, we’ve got some brand new, magnetic products specifically designed to make your teaching life easier. Make the 2016-2017 school year your most organized yet, with […]
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Dowling Magnets products have been engaging, challenging, and teaching kids for more than 60 years. But we don’t do it alone! Many of the hundreds of science products in our line are the result of internal brainstorming, but many others were created and developed for us by inventors like Dean Knight, the brains behind our […]
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Santa Claus is a busy man, and we’re guessing he uses every tip, trick, and tool in the book to help him get his job done. Check out four fun ways we think Santa might use our favorite tool—the magnet—and let us know how YOU think Santa might use magnets during the holidays. Post a […]
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If you’ve been following our blog you probably know that all magnets have at least one north pole and one south pole. But what are these poles? What do they do? And how can you tell which is which? Well, the areas of a magnet that have magnetic strength are called “poles”. When you have […]
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This year, forget the same old, same old, and surprise someone on your list with magnets! Magnetic toys and tools make terrific stocking stuffers and teacher gifts, so check out the great gift ideas below, then hit DowlingMagnets.com to place your holiday order today! Gift Ideas for Kids: Choosing between toys that entertain and kits […]
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If you’re on our schedule, the back-to-school newness has worn off, and you’re now in the serious throes of the real school year. And, if you’re like us, this means you’re more than ready for a bit of humor. In honor of you, the teacher, the brand new school year, and our best-selling Magnetic Hall […]
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Love the idea of learning centers but hate the way yours turn out? If your centers are more mayhem than model, you’re not alone. Setting up – and maintaining – centers that work is no easy feat. But, when done correctly, learning centers can be highly engaging and effective, so let’s give it a go […]
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Functional, affordable, must-haves for this year’s classroom! Fellow teachers, it’s time… Time to open up the ol’ classroom, re-cover our boards and replace our borders, put up posters, sort stacks of books, set up chairs and tables in the latest configuration for maximum cooperation… the list goes on and on. In other words, it’s time […]
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