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The VariQuest Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Suite Blog contains resources on classroom ideas, lesson plans, industry news, events, and offers throughout education.

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | Academic Subject: STEM | VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades 6-8: Exploring Pi

By: Lindsey Graff
April 7th, 2014

Engage students with this hands-on activity that leads them to understand the formula for the area of a circle. Pi Day, 3/14, is considered a national holiday to most math instructors. To commemorate this day, or to help incorporate a tactile learning experience in which students understand the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle, use the following paper folding activity.

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Academic Subject: STEM | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades K-5 Lesson: Top Ten VariQuest Math Activities

By: Julia Cremin
April 7th, 2014

In honor of Mathematics Awareness Month, the following activities provide creative ways to incorporate manipulatives into the core math instruction in your classroom.

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How to Write a Grant eBook

How to Write a Grant eBook

This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!

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VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600

PDF-To-Poster: A New VariQuest Software Feature

By: Margo Ensz
April 3rd, 2014

A top request from educators was an easy way to turn their PDF files into posters—our answer was “PDF-to-Poster!” This feature for the Poster Maker and Perfecta™ 2400 enables quick and easy printing of PDF files by automatically scaling the file to selected output size. You can even upload multiple paged PDF files and simply choose which page, or all pages, to print! As easy as 1 (browsing for PDF in Design Center Software using MyPDF icon), 2 (selecting size), 3 (selecting print). Check out this quick video highlighting how easy it is to print a PDF in seconds!

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VariQuest Tools: Design Center Software | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400 | VariQuest Tools: Poster Maker 3600 | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800

What's new with VariQuest?

By: Margo Ensz
March 31st, 2014

You spoke, and we listened! VariQuest is thrilled to announce the release of VariQuest Design Center Software version 4.0! You’ll love the new features for both the Perfecta™ 2400 and the Poster Maker! Here is an overview…

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Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | Academic Subject: Social Studies and History | Featured Topics: Classroom Celebrations/Holidays | Academic Subject: Interdisciplinary | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities

Get Ready for Earth Day!

By: Margo Ensz
March 24th, 2014

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Common Core

Focusing on Common Core: Are States Pulling Away?

By: Margo Ensz
March 18th, 2014

VariQuest is excited to begin a series of posts and resources pertaining to the Common Core State Standards accompanying our eGuide, "School Environment & the Common Core."

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Featured Topics: Differentiated Instruction | Featured Topics: Common Core | Academic Subject: Special Education | Featured Topics: Professional Development

Focusing on Common Core: Students with Disabilities

By: Margo Ensz
March 16th, 2014

VariQuest is excited to begin a series of posts and resources pertaining to the Common Core State Standards accompanying our eGuide, "School Environment & the Common Core."

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Common Core

Focusing on Common Core: What do Teachers Say?

By: Margo Ensz
March 14th, 2014

VariQuest is excited to begin a series of posts and resources pertaining to the Common Core State Standards accompanying our eGuide, "School Environment & the Common Core."

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Featured Topics: Common Core | Featured Topics: Professional Development

School Environment & the Common Core: A VariQuest eGuide

By: Margo Ensz
March 14th, 2014

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Featured Topics: Professional Development

Curating Content on Pinterest

By: Margo Ensz
March 10th, 2014

Teachers create every day—they create lesson plans, classroom management techniques, bulletin board displays, the list goes on. But they also understand the importance of organization among all of that creativity. Pinterest embodies the brilliant combination of creativity and organization, and we recommend that every teacher try it!

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