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Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. is proud to sponsor the 2017 Maryland State Education Association Educator Appreciation Day. This event, now in its fifth year, is a celebration of educators across Maryland. It’s a day full of prizes, information and...

Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. was proud to participate in the 2017 Friends and Family Barbeque for the Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern New Jersey. We donated a bunch of Dr. Seuss school supply kits for the kids...

Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. was proud to make a donation to Vandergriff Cares in Griffin, Georgia. With their help, we were able to provide school supplies to more than 200 students for the 2016 – 2017 school year. This...

When is a pen not just a tool for writing, but a way for encouraging the writer's sense of belonging to a group? When is a T-shirt not just an article of clothing, but a symbol that raises awareness? When...

If school stores can help raise funds and teach academic skills, then why do some sponsors hold back from opening school stores of their own? A few myths are commonly cited as the main obstacles causing teachers to hesitate. While...

Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway! We received a ton of great answers to the question "What are the most important qualities of an educator?" Here are 10 of our favorite answers: “An educator should be honest, trustworthy,...

For more than five decades, Dr. Seuss published children's books that will undoubtedly remain literary staples for posterity. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss developed a love for reading and word play from his mother Henrietta Seuss Geisel. His creativity...

What Are Classroom Fidgets? When focusing in class becomes a problem, you may want to turn to fidget toys for help. Fidgets can be small toys or school supplies that appeal to the senses and may help students manage their...

We learn everything about our world by perceiving information through our five senses. When teaching your class about the five senses, be sure to stimulate your students' very own senses for pure educational fun. Include activities that require them to...

What began as a silk factory has grown into a globally-recognized company for its ability to manufacture cuteness. In the early 1960s, Yamanashi Silk company founder Shintaro Tsuji ventured into making rubber sandals. He quickly learned his product had greater...

Deborah Leonard is the director of Assisting Future Stars, a non-profit dedicated to providing schools and classrooms across the country with the supplies they need to better accommodate homeless and disadvantaged children. Teachers often use their own time and money...

It is never too early to begin planning for spring break and, for teachers, these plans often include homework for students to complete during the vacation. As one can imagine, not every student nor parent supports assignments that are given...

The ease with which we communicate today is unlike that of any previous generation. Our belongings include home phones, cell phones, tablets, desktops, and laptops—all essential devices for staying in contact with others. With our gadgets in hand and WiFi...

These days, teachers have access to a plethora of data about students. From the beginning, students complete course benchmarks and state-mandated high-stakes tests, leaving data to be mined not only for verification of student performance, but teacher performance, as well....

The middle of winter can be a difficult time for students to maintain their focus and keep up their ambitions. The cold weather and dark days test their abilities to concentrate. While class only resumed a few weeks ago, students...

Take a quick look at the available options consumers now have among coloring books and you instantly will know that coloring is not strictly for kids. Besides character-themed books like those showcasing the latest animated characters, coloring books are filled...

Dr. Sheilah Barnett oversees the Bear Creek Grizzly School Store at Bear Creek Middle School in Georgia and she took a few moments to share a bit about their school store. 1. What is the primary purpose of your school...

With the end of winter break quickly approaching, you will want to make resuming the school routine simple and easy. Choose from these ideas to start the new year off right with your students. Each is seamlessly adjustable to fit...

While skiing and sledding may be on your agenda this winter, don't forget to use that snow for something educational, too! Snow-based lessons are perfect for addressing science and math standards at many levels. Begin by explaining the basics of...

Here’s a fun project that lets kids make their own DIY ornaments to add to the Christmas tree at home or in the classroom. All you need: 1 of our BUILDABLE FIGURES – Choose from NFL Teams, SpongeBob or DC...

Early in the holiday season, signs of Christmas begin to appear. Neighbors decorate their homes, stores display festive goods, and the radio sings of snowfall. In no time, holiday traditions commence. For decades, these family affairs have included gathering together...

Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. which offers fun and cool school supplies and toys, was recently selected to join the Google Trusted Stores program. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a great shopping experience, the Google Trusted Store...

Getting kids excited to learn about history can be difficult when your go-to activity is reading from a textbook. Immerse your students in the culture of a time period to spark their curiosity, because there's more to understanding history than...

You will never hear a master math teacher declare that football is just a game. Football can be used to illustrate essential mathematical concepts: addition, percentages, averages, and probability all have their place on the playing field. Games on the...

What is homework exactly? Is it the bane of every student's existence or the tried-and-true method for mastering a skill? Is it extra practice to be done at home or is it the leftover material too vast to be covered...

For students to attain academic success, they need to have key organizational skills. With these skills, students learn to manage their materials, time, and even critical thinking. With a few simple supplies and some patient guidance, teachers and parents can...

Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won the 2016 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence® Award. Bizrate® Insights, a Time Inc. company, is one of the largest sources of consumer-generated reviews of online retailers in the...

Text Transcript: 1 in 4 students report being bullied during the school year Most students won't report bullying - 63% of victims don't report bullying 90% of students who are bullied offline are also bullied online Looks, body shape, and...

As long as you are not planning to homeschool your child, you can count on having a long-term relationship with your child's school and its teachers. You want to send your student off each day with confidence knowing the school...

The classroom management strategies of effective elementary and secondary teachers often include a variety of desk arrangements. Placing students in seating arrangements that are specific to particular lessons can encourage student participation and objective mastery. From traditional rows and full...