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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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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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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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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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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Education Policy

Policy and a Pint: The State of Education

By: Margo Ensz
March 6th, 2014

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

Edutopia on Common Core & Visual Literacy Strategies

By: Margo Ensz
February 21st, 2014

VariQuest is committed to providing the most up-to-date information in the education technology industry. We currently have a Common Core State Standards (CCSS) content series in the works, complete with a comprehensive guide and several focused conversations (stay tuned!). So, when we saw Edutopia’s February 20th article titled “Common Core in Action: 10 Visual Literacy Strategies,” we knew it had to be shared.

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Valentine's Day Fun!

By: Lindsey Graff
February 13th, 2014

We wanted to do something fun and silly to wish all of our customers happy valentine's day, so we used our Perfecta™ 2400 Poster Printer and our Cutout Maker 1800 to create funny heart-shaped glasses (MSK049) and a festive banner!

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