Your Planning Partner, Every Step of the Way

We understand educators are taking on more now than ever. So we’ve gathered specially curated resources to help make your planning process easy. Let’s get started!

  1. Set goals to achieve in the coming school year
  2. Find resources to help analyze & assess what is needed to reach your goal
  3. Use our resources to research current insights, topics, and trends
  4. Align budget and resources for desired outcomes
  5. Execute your plan with products that support your initiatives
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1. Set Goals

Identify opportunities & goals for the year ahead with content specially curated by our education experts.

Inspiration Gallery

Discover new ideas for innovative, dynamic learning spaces.

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Case Studies

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Check out examples of exciting school transformations.

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Browse by Learning Model

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Find inspiration for key educator initiatives.

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Planning Tools

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Goal-set with our planners and calendars.

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Next step: Analyze and Assess

2. Analyze and Assess

Let our articles, services, and guides help you to evaluate your needs to support next year’s goals.

Projects by Design

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Our no-cost design through installation solution for all classroom types.

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Art Lesson Plans

Comprehensive, cross-curricular lessons that support national core standards.

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Materials Lists

2024 Science Materials List Catalog

Curated, must-have product guides for Science, Art, & PE classrooms.

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Bundles

Notebook, pens, markers and other school supplies

Product bundles make shopping easy.

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Next step: Research

3. Research

Use our resources to gain insight into the latest updates, topics, and trends from experts in the world of education.

Ideas & Resources

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Our educator resources offer the latest information on all topics education-related.

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The Schoolyard Podcast

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Uncover new ideas & solutions from leaders in education.

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The Schoolyard Blog

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Industry experts share their knowledge on emerging topics, trends, & thought leadership.

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Sensory Must-haves

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Products to create safe, calming spaces.

Sensory Must-haves

Next step: Budget and Resources

4. Budget and Resources

Helpful solutions to make the most of your budget and purchases.

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Family of Brands

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Our brands offer a wide range of quality products at great value.

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SchoolKidz Kits

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Convenient, customized supply kits that can raise funds for your school.

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Classroom Packs

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Bulk products at a great value.

Classroom Packs

Next step: Shop Products

5. Shop Products

Put your plan into action with the right products that support your initiatives and deliver positive outcomes.

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