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When it comes to being popular among kids, dinosaurs have withstood the test of time. Children love them for their size, ferocity, and mystery. Dinosaurs instill a sense of wonder in kids, and many kids develop an intense interest in...

Take Inventory Summer vacation is a great time to restock and reorganize your classroom library. What changes can you make to your existing collection that will further and support literacy instruction for your students? First, make time to quickly go...

We want our kids to play, rest, and relax this summer, but we also want them to continue learning as well as retain all the knowledge that they gained over the course of the school year. When opportunities for learning...

Cool school supplies help fulfill a child’s basic needs for learning, but they can also encourage a student’s behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement in the classroom. The right tools enable a child to complete learning activities, practice assignments, and final...

In the recent past, fidget toys have been the answer to an age-old problem: how to keep kids focused and behaved in settings and situations that are challenging. Teachers now experiment with using fidget toys in the classroom to help...

This summer, turn your backyard into a science lab for your children to learn about the great outdoors. Nature provides an infinite number of ways for kids to practice close observation, recording details, hypothesizing, conducting tests, and drawing conclusions –...

Tech toys will always be vying for kids’ attention. Interactive toys like robots and remote-control gadgets are great attention-grabbers for kids who show an interest in STEM fields. They are also attractive to those who love using their hands. From...

Do you avoid throwing your child a birthday party because of the stress that goes with it? Hosting a birthday party is an event you do not want to skip. There are ways to plan a successful birthday party for...

When the school needs new playground equipment, sports uniforms, classroom technology, or money to cover travel expenses for a fieldtrip, fundraising is put to the test. Money can be earned through sales at concession stands, ticket booths, and at the...

Getting kids interested in writing can be a challenge. Writing is an invaluable skill that takes a lot of practice to perfect. Children are not always willing to practice this vital skill. When they start out, they may struggle to...

This May we're celebrating educators all month long! The first 1,500 orders placed on our website will receive two gifts: an awesome pack of handy-dandy sticky notes, and a packet of "Educator Fuel" (coffee). Do you have to be an...

Smartphones have brought amazing changes to our lives, so much so that they have become a necessity for many. The desire to own a cell phone is common among adults, and it is not surprising to find that kids of...

When learning activities masquerade as puzzles and mazes, kids can get tricked into thinking! Practicing new skills while having fun is a great way to learn! No matter your students’ age or the subject you teach, many puzzles and mazes...

It can be frustrating when a GEDDES item you want is out of stock. That's why we've come up with a new feature to let you know immediately when an item you want is back-in-stock. When you're on an item...

Slime toys are disgusting, but kids love them all the same. How can something so gross be so attractive? Slime has been a fun favorite for years, and it continues to mesmerize children. Texture One of the best features of...

To make your school store a success, stock it with merchandise appropriate for your target market. Knowing your customer is key in retail. To profit, you must carry the items your customers want and need. When we think of supplies...

This year’s summer reading program is out of this world! Since we will all be celebrating space exploration and Neil Armstrong’s 50-year anniversary of walking on the moon, the Collaborative Summer Literacy Program (CSLP) has developed the slogan “A Universe...

Figurines have been a staple of children’s toyboxes ever since manufacturers began making them. What child has not played with toy barnyard animals or dinosaurs? The popularity of toy figures is timeless. They have universal appeal, and these fun objects...

Are you trying to raise funds for a field trip or new classroom equipment? Would you believe that there is a way to earn cash for these while teaching your students how they can apply the skills that they are...

Our Adorkable Erasers are so cool and trendy, and each one has a shining personality! Are you an Adorkable? Which one are you? Take our quiz and find out! Want some Adorkables of your own? Click here to check out...

The internet is a constantly flowing fountain of information. In the 21st century, it is the go-to tool for when we seek answers to our questions, need to communicate with others, or have extra time to spend entertaining ourselves. We...

Looking for some free downloadable and printable activities for Dr. Seuss Day and Read Across America? We've got Dr. Seuss coloring sheets, Dr. Seuss word searches, and Dr. Seuss Spot the Difference Games all featuring your favorite characters from the...

What Is Stress? Dealing with stress is one of life’s challenges. For some, stress is a minor obstacle experienced by the body when faced with manageable demands. For children, it might be caused by having to take an important test...

Since e-cigarettes made their debut in the recent past, the number of nicotine users skyrocketed. Just in 2015, the Surgeon General reported that use among high school students had increased by a staggering 900 percent. What is even more shocking...

When snowstorms turn school districts into winter wonderlands, everybody’s routine can be thrown off track. If inclement weather is too severe for travel, schools close, often to the delight of students who have grown accustomed to using the extra time...

February 14 is quickly approaching, so now is the time to begin planning a few fun academic Valentine’s Day activities to use with your elementary students. From handmade crafts to projects requiring critical thinking skills, these activities will open one’s...

Here at GEDDES, we’re always happy to support organizations that are doing important work, and we were very happy to contribute school supplies to the Jewish Museum of Maryland’s Mitzvah Day event on December 25, 2018. The Jewish Museum of...

Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. is very pleased to announce its selection as one of the top product picks of 2018 by Christian School Products Magazine. For over 90 years, Raymond Geddes & Company has been creating fun and affordable...

For decades, books by Dr. Seuss have encouraged people of all ages to become life-long readers. Their popularity spans the globe, leaving many aspiring authors of children’s books wondering how they themselves can write such timeless and successful stories. The...