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Classroom Furnishings 2020- DIY Design Part 2

DIY Design Part 2: Room Theme & Floor Plan

DIY Design Part 1 covered how to use a “fun & functional” educational rug as a cornerstone for designing a magical and memorable space. The blog elaborated on how a carpet can be used as a teaching aid. Part of your decision process likely involved how you wanted to More…

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solar system rug

DIY Design Part 1 – Start With A Carpet

Designing a classroom when you aren’t a designer might seem like a chore. Where do you begin? How do you pull it all together and finish with a cohesive look? Dozens of questions might be racing through your mind when trying to decide on which pieces to purchase. Children’s More…

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magical moments this summer

16 Amazing Ideas for Creating Magical Moments This Summer

The days have dragged on and on and on…There are still 24 hours in a day. Still approximately 365 days in a year. Yet, 2020 will likely be remembered as the longest year ever by adults and children alike. Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full? We could More…

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Reading nooks make summer reading fun

Reading Nooks and Summer Learning

Reading is Fun! Recently, the state of Virginia started using drones to deliver library books to ensure kids from all backgrounds would have access to reading materials this summer. It might sound like a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie, but America is stepping up to the plate More…

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COVID and classrooms

Post COVID-19 : Tips for Social Distancing in the Classroom

New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that students be kept six feet apart when they return to school and that educators limit the sharing of materials to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. These recommendations will challenge educators to find creative ways of leading More…

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Flexible Seating for Travel or Home

Flexible Seating for Travel or Home

Get A Lot of Mileage with Flexible Seating Traveling in comfort and style with children can be a challenge. Children’s Factory® Floor Cushions, Sit Arounds and Sit-Upons make it easy for families to go sailing, camping, attend a backyard BBQ, or any number of activities. Anytime you embark on More…

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Covid-19 Reopening of Classrooms

Preparing Your Classroom for Post-Covid-19 Reopening

As classrooms prepare to reopen, Children’s Factory® would like to help create a plan for implementing the appropriate cleaning measures to protect your kids while preserving the longevity of your classroom equipment and furnishings. We recommend using a 1:5 bleach and water solution to disinfect many of our products More…

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homeschool activities

Ideas For Homeschool Activities

Sensory Thrillers & Spillers Who else is having trouble coming up with ideas for homeschool activities designed to engage all the senses and keep your little ones busy? You are not alone! Most parents have found themselves homeschooling their children during this unprecedented time of home isolation. And most More…

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