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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Thanks to test scores and notes from last year’s educators, teachers have a sense of where students are as they enter the new school year. But that information doesn’t always tell the whole story! To help you with in-person, real-time, start-of-the-year assessments, we’re sharing some of our best-selling assessment tools, including: Fist to Five […]
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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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April 10, 2025 – U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports Reach 145% We’d much rather be talking about the wonders of magnetism, but today we’re switching gears for something just as important: tariffs. The U.S. government has raised total tariffs on imports from China to 145%, which impacts everything from raw materials to finished products…including magnets. […]
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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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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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