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As the hallways buzz back to life and classrooms welcome a new wave of eager learners, teachers everywhere are gearing up with lesson plans, supplies, and—hopefully—the tools that will make this school year the smoothest and most impactful one yet. Enter: The VariQuest Learning Suite—the ultimate teacher toolbox that turns ideas into visuals, strategies into systems, and classrooms into communities of learning.

Whether focusing on English Language Learning (ELL) as special education or for new readers working on their site words, it helps to use everyday objects - and a little extra fun! Gamification of English language learning empowers students to engage with reading and vocabulary in dynamic, memorable ways. By incorporating interactive game elements—such as BINGO boards, scavenger hunts, and friendly competition—educators can transform traditional lessons into exciting, collaborative experiences. This approach not only reinforces language acquisition and word recognition, but also builds motivation and confidence among learners of all backgrounds. As students strive to achieve goals, collect points, or find words in real-life contexts, they naturally develop communication skills and a lasting enthusiasm for English language mastery. In this new free lesson plan activity, students will practice words found around the house and words found around school using provided BINGO boards and word prompts!

Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school? The first few days of the school year can be both exciting and overwhelming, so to help ease the transition, we've created a set of engaging activities for you to use right away. These resources align seamlessly with core objectives in reading, math, writing, and social-emotional learning, requiring minimal preparation. Not only are the activities engaging and easy to implement, but your students completed work can also serve as an eye-catching hallway display. Download them now for FREE and start the school year with confidence!

It costs nothing to be kind - but the return on investment is huge! Fostering kindness among students is essential for building a positive learning environment where everyone feels valued and supported. When students practice kindness—whether through small gestures like sharing supplies or larger acts such as including a classmate in group work—they contribute to a culture of respect and empathy. Encouraging these behaviors not only improves classroom dynamics but also equips students with critical social-emotional skills. By modeling and recognizing acts of kindness, educators can inspire students to become compassionate leaders, driving meaningful connections and lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom.

When it comes to creating a colorful and engaging learning environment, the VariQuest® Perfecta® Q36 stands out as the overall best tool for educators. As the newest addition to the award-winning Perfecta® Series, this poster maker is specifically designed to support teachers in transforming classrooms and hallways into exciting educational spaces.

Discover how the VariQuest Cold Laminator 2510 makes lamination quick, easy, and efficient, keeping your classroom materials in great shape year after year!

Discover how the VariQuest Learning Suite empowers special education teachers to create engaging and personalized classroom materials that support every student’s unique learning journey. In special education classrooms, resources need to be more than just educational—they need to be personalized, durable, and engaging to meet a wide range of learning styles and needs. That’s where the VariQuest Learning Suite comes in. With tools like the Cutout Maker, Motiva, Perfecta, and Cold Laminator, teachers can easily create high-quality, customized materials that support every student’s success.

Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and exciting change, making it the perfect time to bring fresh energy into the classroom. As the sun shines brighter and flowers begin to bloom, teachers can create engaging, seasonal learning experiences for their students. For educators, especially those in elementary or special education settings, the VariQuest tools offer an amazing way to embrace the excitement of spring and bring engaging, hands-on learning into the classroom. Here are just a few of the ways the VariQuest tools can be particularly useful during the springtime:

A Guide to Refocusing and Preparing for the Second Half of the School Year Educators everywhere are looking to create fun and engaging learning environments for their students to continue out the school year with. One quick and effective way to elevate your classroom is by using VariQuest tools and software. These tools include the VariQuest Perfecta® STP Series Poster Design System, the VariQuest® Cutout Maker 1800 Digital Die-Cut System, the VariQuest® Motiva® 400 Specialty Printing System, and the VariQuest® Cold Laminator 2510. Together they are a collection of design and printing tools that make it easy to create everything from eye-catching posters to personalized name tags and so much more. Here’s how you can incorporate the full suite of VariQuest tools into your classroom and get ready for an exciting transformation!

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, has been celebrated for thousands of years. It is one of the most important holidays widely celebrated in many Asian countries and territories including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Thailand. Usually falling between January 21st and February 20th, this year's start of the 2025 Chinese New Year will occur on Wednesday, January 29th, and is the Year of the Snake. The celebration lasts for about 15 days. Gung Hay Fat Choy is a common Chinese New Year’s greeting in Chinese Cantonese, which means “wishing you great happiness and prosperity.” On Chinese New Year, the themes of happiness, wealth, longevity, luck and good fortune are celebrated. Some of the traditional celebrations include family gatherings, visiting friends and relatives (baai nin), exchanging “lucky money” contained in red envelopes (lai see), decorating homes with paper decorations and scrolls, lion dances, and fireworks. Chinese New Year is a special holiday to celebrate with your class while teaching them others’ cultures and comparing them to American traditions. We have updated our collection of fun, hands-on and Common Core-aligned lessons and activities, classroom decorations, and craft projects for this year's holiday so you can explore and enjoy with your class, and we want to share them with you!