Learning

Turn cardboard and string into twirly, whirly fun using Crayola Markers and Colored Pencils. Learn how to make Paper Spinners today!

They say find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life — but first you have to find that job and get hired. Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to change or grow your career, we’ve got a few tips to help you find and land your dream job.

As I’m walking through the door after a long day at work, picking up stray socks as I go, I debate in my head if I’m going to cook or offer cereal for dinner. Sometimes, my three teenage sons trudge in behind me, dirty from soccer, and I’m already thinking about laundry and lunches for the next day. So, I get it. Investing energy into building relationships around school, homework and the classroom often feels like a momentous task. As a career teacher, I’m here to reassure you that my longest-lasting and most productive relationships with parents were never about test scores, grades or behaviors. These relationships were founded on trust.

I founded The Teacher’s Resource in August 2020, inspired by teachers who, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, were adapting to virtual instruction. Our organization offers self-care and support for teachers’ total well-being —mentally, emotionally, and physically. Our motto is, “Taking care of the PERSON behind the teacher.” Being a teacher is not a job you walk away from at the end of the day. Most teachers I know tell me they love their job because it’s very rewarding — but they’re exhausted. Caring for their students’ academic development as well as their personal well-being can be a heavy burden to bear. The saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” comes to mind. We are losing teachers daily because they just can’t take it anymore.

Teachers love to decorate their classrooms. Posters with inspiration and information about what students will be learning that year brightly decorate the walls. It takes thoughtful planning and effort to create an atmosphere that makes students feel welcome and immerses them in their educational experience. This Teacher Appreciation Week May 1-7, 2022 contribute to your teacher’s efforts to create a beautiful learning environment by making them a suncatcher, with Crayola.

Teachers show us how much they care for students all year-round. This Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s show them how much we care! Your student will be thrilled to give them a gift of their own creation, and your teacher will love to know how much they care.

What’s the best way to celebrate National Crayon Day? By getting creative with your crayons, of course. Take your old crayons to the necks level by up-cycling them into colorful giraffe mosaic art.

The New Year is fast approaching, and it’s exciting to get a new planner. Your life feels completely open, and the possibilities are endless. Before you rush out and fall in love with the first one you see, let the planner pros from ACCO Brands, who bring you brands like AT-A-GLANCE, DAYTIMER, Cambridge, and Quartet, share what to consider before you make this most important purchase.

When you get your planner, it feels like your life is an open, blank canvas. But how do you organize and write in your planner? What do you do first? The experts at ACCO Brands, who bring you planning brands like AT-A-GLANCE, DAYTIMER, and Cambridge, offer some advice on what to do when you get your new planner.

Have a learner on your list? We collected our top gifts to help students embrace everything school day — from crafts to classes to Candy Crush. Wherever they’re learning this year, here are the perfect holiday picks.

The past year has reshaped education and put virtual learning to the test. Teachers, students and parents quickly found themselves in uncharted territory. On top of technical difficulties, another major hurdle to learning has been an increasing lack of motivation.

The holiday season is all about traditions. Start a new one this year by adding to your ornament collection! You can create completely custom, durable photo-ornaments with a laminator. They also make great gifts for family. This festive craft so fun to create and something you’ll treasure for holidays for years to come. Check out the list of supplies you’ll want to have handy and then just follow the steps below to get started.

As teachers know, positive relationships make all the difference in the classroom! Students learn best in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging and safe to be themselves. There are a ton of ways to build class community, and Staples makes it easier on teachers by providing the basic materials for many kinds of social emotional activities.

This year, teachers have dealt with a great deal of uncertainty in and out of the classroom. One thing that has remained constant is the dedication and selflessness that our 2021 Thank A Teacher winners have displayed throughout the year. From extra hours to supply drop-offs and outside-of-the-box lesson plans, these teachers have helped their students adapt to these changes and thrive in the face of them.

Welcome! I’m Brittany Jeltema, also known as The SuperHERO Teacher, and I flip classrooms for incredible teachers around the United States. Recently, I completed a makeover in Columbus, Ohio for an amazing high school that serves adults. The spaces were designed for co-working and I’m excited to share with you how Staples helped me create environments that were organized and conducive to learning!

In a household of 5 kids, back to school can get pretty chaotic if I don’t have a plan in place. Over the last 18 years of parenting, I’ve learned a few tricks to get the kiddos ready for Back to School so they are excited (well as excited as they can be) without breaking the bank. Here are 3 easy ways to start the school year off right.

In the spirit of Learning through Play, we are happy to share a few learning games for you to try at home. All you need is a deck of index cards and some household arts and crafts supplies - and you and your child will be learning and playing together!

Mark your calendars: August 1st is National Planner Day, and there’s no better time to begin organizing for the next school year. School planners are a proven tool for college and high school students, but they also play an important role in helping young students stay organized and build important life skills in the process.