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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In honor of National Give Something Away Day (July 15 and yes, it’s a real holiday!), we’re sharing 11 of our most popular STEM resources for teaching kids about magnetism, including hands-on activities, fun magnet facts, engaging downloadables, and more. Check them out and gear up for a magnetic school year! Hands-On Activities! Find the […]
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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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Imagine trying to learn to read when every word blurs together. Watching TV feels like looking through a fogged-up window. Even everyday tasks — distinguishing food on a plate, finding a dropped object, or moving through a familiar space — come with extra challenges. This is life for more than 50 million Americans with low […]
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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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What kinds of toys will parents be purchasing this holiday season? Since more than 60% of parents believe that toys should promote learning,* it’s a safe bet to say learning toys will top their holiday shopping lists. STEM toys, or those that incorporate science, technology, engineering, or math principles, are particularly hot, with demand for […]
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