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
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.
View GalleryCase Studies

Check out examples of exciting school transformations.
Read Case StudiesBrowse by Learning Model

Find inspiration for key educator initiatives.
Choose Learning Model2. Analyze and Assess
Let our articles, services, and guides help you to evaluate your needs to support next year’s goals.
Projects by Design

Our no-cost design through installation solution for all classroom types.
Learn HowArt Lesson Plans

Comprehensive, cross-curricular lessons that support national core standards.
View Lesson PlansMaterials Lists

Curated, must-have product guides for Science, Art, & PE classrooms.
See Lists3. Research
Use our resources to gain insight into the latest updates, topics, and trends from experts in the world of education.
Ideas & Resources

Our educator resources offer the latest information on all topics education-related.
Get ResourcesThe Schoolyard Podcast

Uncover new ideas & solutions from leaders in education.
Listen NowThe Schoolyard Blog

Industry experts share their knowledge on emerging topics, trends, & thought leadership.
Read Now4. Budget and Resources
Helpful solutions to make the most of your budget and purchases.
Customized Pricing

Check out your district’s specially negotiated prices.
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Our brands offer a wide range of quality products at great value.
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Convenient, customized supply kits that can raise funds for your school.
Learn More5. Shop Products
Put your plan into action with the right products that support your initiatives and deliver positive outcomes.
Convenient storage space, plus a bench for children to sit while putting on shoes or boots! Use alone or combine with other Childcraft coat lockers for additional locker space.
Kraft paper from School Smart offers endless functional and artistic purposes. Use for food prepping stations, decorative table covers, creative projects, and beyond.
Keep notes and ideas organized in this classic marble notebook from School Smart.
Smoother, heavier, and more durable than typical construction paper, Tru-Ray sulphite art paper offers crisp folds, precise cuts, and perfect curls for every art and craft endeavor. Plus, every color is vivid and fade-resistant.
Teach time management skills for completing classroom tasks or engage students in the excitement of a race against the clock with this School Smart timer.
Sound quality, durability, and performance at an economical price make these headphones the benchmark by schools and districts for language learning.
This School Smart easel pad with unlined paper is perfect for group lessons, taking notes during presentations, or demonstrating writing to students.
Make every minute count with this large digital clock. Great resource for timed lessons and tests!
Parents can help keep young minds sharp by deploying fun and educational at-home learning games.
National Public Seating 6200 Series stools are great for science labs and industrial areas.
Write, draw, and repeat with 9 H x 12 W inch whiteboards for students.
Protect your ears from loud noises, or just enjoy some quiet time to read or concentrate with noise-cancelling ear muffs.
Perfect for a family or classroom! Designed to hold a child's interest, build critical developmental skills, and promote creativity.
Highlight students' positive traits with whimsical wristbands.
Stock up with the best selection of affordable kids scissors by School Smart.
Clear, thick PVC backpack delivers the heavy-duty function you need and the off-duty style you want. Plus, you can tell exactly what you have with a simple glance (no unzipping required!).
Clean the mess with these hypoallergenic, soothing, and moisturizing wipes.
Pre-assembled kits with high quality products from School Specialty's national and exclusive brands.
For larger quantities, contact your School Specialty Sales Rep for a quote.
Pre-assembled kits with high quality products from School Specialty's national and exclusive brands.
For larger quantities, contact your School Specialty Sales Rep for a quote.
The open front desk provides a built-in storage area for books and school supplies.