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We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

Five easy to make nature crafts

15 June 2022 By The YPO Team

Readily available and free of charge, what could be better than to spark the imaginations of your little learners than the humble stick? From paintbrushes to mini dens, we have put together a selection of craft activities that make use of this versatile and natural resource. All you need are a few supplies and a lot of imagination!
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7 top tips for handwriting

01 June 2022 By Stabilo

You can’t forget how to write but whether you’re 7 or 70, you can always improve. The way we are taught to write is the foundation in how we form words and letters throughout our entire lives, and may also affect how we feel about handwriting.
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How to make the most of your whiteboard markers

30 May 2022 By Wendy Vickery - Marketing Manager at Pentel

Whiteboard markers play such a large role in both classroom and office settings, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting the most for your money. Explore our top tips for stretching the life of your markers.
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Creative classroom activities fit for a Queen

23 May 2022 By Luke Jones - Brand Manager at BIC

This year, we are really in luck, because Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee – that’s 70 years of service to Great Britain! And it has been lighting up imaginations everywhere. So here are our top ideas for creative learning and expressions in the classroom, as we mark this historic moment.
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Managing your stationery budget sustainably

17 May 2022 By Wendy Vickery - Marketing Manager at Pentel

The need to make sustainable decisions is more prevalent than ever, especially when it comes to stationery. Explore our top tips for making the most of your stationery budget whilst keeping sustainability in mind.
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Celebrate National Stationery Week with Staedtler

16 May 2022 By Staedtler

With National Stationery Week coming up, we’ve put together a list of fun activities to try in the classroom to help celebrate and encourage children to get involved.
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Top 6 reasons to write by hand

13 May 2022 By Stabilo

Handwriting may be something of a lost art but it is still a valuable life skill. With technology taking over, typing has become more favourable than writing by hand, but handwriting is actually more beneficial.
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Make the most of your classroom budget with edding

04 April 2022 By edding

To help make the most of your classroom budget, without compromising on quality and longevity, we’ve put together a list of our top tips for maximising your budget and stretching your resources.
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Top 10 saving tips on classroom stationery

04 April 2022 By The YPO Team

Stationery is a staple in the classroom, but with stocks needing topping up frequently, the costs can quickly add up. Explore our top tips to help you save money on your stationery purchases.
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Craft activities for Mother's Day

16 March 2022 By Amelia Clutton, Category Buyer - Arts, Crafts and Creative Textiles

Getting children to make gifts to coincide with key events is a wonderful way to build relationships with parents. With Mother’s Day coming up soon, we’ve provided a couple of fun craft activities you could do with children for this.
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