Anderson's Elementary School Blog

Ideas to Celebrate Teachers

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:43:07 -0500

Teacher Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to show the teachers in your life how very special they are. One teacher shares her ideas for making the week extra special.

Ideas for Open House

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:40:13 -0500

A PTO member shares ideas that her school uses to make Open House night fun and interactive, encouraging participation and engaging families.

Easter Craft Idea - Egg-Critters

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:12:55 -0500

With just two materials; plastic eggs and Wikki Stix, your kids can let their imaginations run wild, and create an adorable Springtime craft project.

Earth Day Craft Project

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:04:29 -0500

Try this fun, interactive classroom project for Earth Day, Science lessons and Mother's Day!

Positive Reinforcement Makes a Lasting Impression

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:21:26 -0500

Simple rewards and recognition are "quick wins" when it comes to building confidence and motivation in your students.

10 Uses for the Appreciation Station

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:24:41 -0500

An extremely great way to keep students motivated is by offering positive reinforcement! The Appreciation Station is a GREAT way to motivate students! I don’t know how I ever taught without it!When students have incentives for their positive behaviors, actions, and work habits they are so much more likely to perform with excellence! Below is a list of 10 ways to utilize the Appreciation Station in your classroom!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:43:35 -0500

Get everyone involved in planning appreciation events for Teachers! With a little help and inginuity, you can plan a fabulous week to celebrate your staff, and go easy on the budget.

Custom CD Case - For Lasting Memories

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:54:25 -0600

School-year photos preserved on a CD are a great end-of-year gift to your kids! These fun CD Cases make them personal and extra special!

Stick-A Decals - A Fun Classroom Reward

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:54:50 -0600

Five FUN ways to use Stick-A Decals in your classroom! These re-stickable rewards are a HIT with students!

Family Reading Night

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:46:19 -0600

Family Reading Night is a great way to encourage parental involvement with reading, get kids excited about reading, and have fun doing it!

Fun Ideas for Read Across America Day

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:58:08 -0600

Celebrate "Read Across America Day" with fun activities to inspire your young readers. Take advantage of this day to nurture their appreciation of books, authors and stories, and help them develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wild Valentines

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:09:16 -0600

Make these cute Jungle Animal Valentines with your class. They're an affordable and unique alternative to store-bought valentines.

I Dig You - Valentine Shovels

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:52:25 -0600

This fun project is a Valentine's Day favorite! Make shovels as a class project to hand out to friends, family or another class at school.

20 Ways to use Award Pins

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:08:47 -0600

Award Pins are one of the most affordable ways to reward success, good behavior, and achievements. They provide lasting memories and help boost student engagement. Here are 20 ways you can use pins.

100 Ways to Celebrate 100 Days

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:57:14 -0600

You'll never be short of ideas for celebrating your 100th Day of School! We've compiled 100 ideas to fill your whole day with fun!

Student Awards and Recognition

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:56:27 -0600

Anderson's Awards & Recognition catalog is new and exciting! Filled with ideas and inspiration for rewarding and recognizing your students. PLUS you'll get a bonus catalog featuring Teacher, Staff & Volunteer recognition ideas!

Props Enhance your Holiday Events and Fundraisers

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:10:17 -0600

Special events and fundraisers are perfect for these holiday props!

Cyber Monday

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:31:42 -0600

Celebrate Cyber Monday with Anderson's! We've got big plans for you including HOT deals and HUGE giveaways! Get the inside scoop and be "in the know" about all the Cyber Monday events happening at Anderson's.

Celebrate Educators This Holiday Season

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:08:41 -0600

Tired of giving the same old knick-knacks year after year? Here are 6 fun ideas to recognize teachers, staff and volunteers this holiday season.

On The Spot Rewards

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:42:56 -0600

Instant rewards for good behavior, academic achievements, or "caught in the act" acknowledgements are a great way to build student confidence, participation and enthusiasm.

Inspire Young Readers

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:25:49 -0500

Reading is a lifelong adventure that will inspire kids to learn, explore and grow. Research shows that reading improves a childs outcome in school, no matter what level they are at. Reading is crucial in every classroom. Here are some ideas to make reading fun in your classroom and help your kids develop a love of books.

How to Run a Successful School Store

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:10:15 -0500

Simple guidelines to creating a school store that runs smoothly, earns profits, encourages school spirit, builds morale and educates students.

5 Benefits of Opening a School Store

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:26:31 -0500

Wondering if a School Store is worth the effort? These are just some of the benefits to opening up your own school based retail business.

Planning Your Fall Events

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:56:25 -0500

Fall is the perfect time for family nights, fundraisers and fun events. As you settle in to the new school year, get families together and build your school community, raise funds and have fun. But don't stress over the planning. This guide will help walk you through the planning process easily and quickly.

Combat Bullying in the Classroom

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:50 -0500

Put the kibash on bullying in your classroom. Take steps to help kids understand what bullying is and break down fuel that feeds the fire.

Back to School

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:03:00 -0500

Vacation's winding down, and it's time for back-to-school strategizing. Make sure your school’s staff and students have everything they need to start the year off on the right foot!

Yearbooks

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:27:00 -0500

Yearbooks have been capturing the memories of our past since the 1600’s. When students would fill in blank pages with newspaper clippings, memos and dried flowers. From elementary school to high school and even through college yearbooks have been a great piece of memorabilia that has stayed with us throughout our lives and even something that has turned into an heirloom for some families.

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Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:14:00 -0500

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Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:13:00 -0500

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2009. This is the time to say "Thank You" to all the teachers in your school for the dedication they display every day in shaping the lives of children. While verbally expressing your thanks is important, tangible tokens of acknowledgement go a long way when it comes to letting your teachers know how much you appreciate their hard work and commitment. Here are a few Teacher Appreciation gift ideas the educators at your school will love.

Fundraising ideas for your school

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:56:00 -0500

Almost every American school includes fundraising efforts as part of its tradition every year. For elementary-aged students, participating in a school fundraiser is a practically a rite of passage; we all remember going door to door in our neighborhoods selling wrapping paper, candy bars and frozen pizzas, all to benefit our school’s extra-curricular activities and after–school programs. Like everything else, your school fundraisers must evolve with the times or participation will decline and your school could miss out on some major funding opportunities. Gone are the fundraisers of yesteryear. Here to stay are easy and fun ideas that involve a variety of people helping you achieve your school fundraising goals.

Wanted Advisory Board Members

Wed, 04 May 2011 15:06:00 -0500

Be heard! Anderson's wants to listen to your thoughts about product ideas, what’s working and what’s not, what we’re doing right and what we could improve, so we can continue to provide you with the very best products, offers, prices and service. This is your chance to collaborate with others across the nation to improve not just your own school but theirs as well! All while getting compensated too!

Memory Books That Make Sense

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:05:00 -0500

Introducing Anderson's Yearbooks! Now you can preserve those precious memories of your year together with memory books that you design!

Track and Field Day

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:03:00 -0500

Field Day is just around the corner. Are you ready?

Celebrating Earth Day In Your Classroom

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:01:00 -0500

Looking for some fun Earth Day Activities? Getting your students involved in activities that help the earth will have a huge impact on the future of our planet. Here are some earth-friendly and fun projects to get your students involved.

6 Ideas for Notebook Backpacks

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:58:00 -0600

These backpacks are all the rage with kids. When they go on sale, you can get them for a steal! It's a great time to nab them up and use for a special event or fundraiser. Imprinted with your school name, mascot, event theme, or fundraising logo, they could be used so many ways!

7 Candy-Free Halloween Favors

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:44:00 -0500

This time of year kids are bombarded with treats. Candy, cookies, cupcakes and candied apples seem to find their way into every party. This year why not celebrate with some fun kid-friendly favors of the non-edible variety!

3 Progress Report Ideas

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:38:00 -0500

Most of us probably dread Progress Report time. They are time consuming and distract from our daily duties. But they are an integral part of early childhood education. Parents count on them, children learn from them and teachers plan with them. Potential problems or areas of concern can be caught and tracked with progress reports and parents have something fun to hang on their refrigerator or slip into a scrapbook.

9 Ideas for Dramatic Play

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:36:00 -0500

As most early-childhood teachers know, dramatic play is an integral part of the education experience. Through imaginative play children are able to express themselves and develop their self-esteem, social skills, creativity and confidence, while learning to separate fantasy from reality, and re-live real-life experiences in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

Character Education

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:33:00 -0500

Sometimes the simplest of lessons have the greatest impact.

Make A Patriotic Pinwheel

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:27:00 -0500

Kids will be excited about patriotic celebrations with this pinwheel they can make, display and play with. They might even learn a thing or two about history and wind power!

Make A Fathers Day Gift That Dad Will Love

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:24:00 -0500

When Father's day rolls around, we sometimes struggle for ideas. It's hard to come up with something "Dad" related, that can be made by the kids. This project fit's the bill. Cute, creative, fun to make and it's all about dad.

5 Family Fun Night Ideas

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:08:00 -0500

Family Fun Nights are a great way to get parents and families connected to school. They provide some good family bonding time, inexpensive entertainment, and a great way to raise funds for your school.

Make a School Year Memory Book End-Of-Year Ideas

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:04:00 -0500

As the year winds down kids love to reflect on all they've done and all they've learned. Help them preserve those memories with a Memory Book they make themselves!

Summer Survival Kit End-Of-Year Ideas

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500

A little something from you, as you say goodbye to your class!

How to Find Us on Facebook and Win a Cool Prize!

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:23:00 -0500

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