Why School Outlet is Your Ultimate Classroom Furniture Store

If you’re looking for school and classroom furniture, you have a lot of options available to you.  Your school district may have a company that they suggest that teachers use, and there is never a shortage of flyers and offers from other classroom furniture companies that are eager for your business.  When you have a world of choice open to you picking the right company can seem a bit overwhelming.  You may have a lot of different options, but School Outlet is the only one you should choose.  Curious about why we’re so confident that we’re the right company for your school and classroom furniture needs?  After you read this post, you’ll see why.

We remember the teachers

When most people think about classroom furniture, they focus on students desks and chairs.  People forget that teachers need a comfortable chair to sit in, and a sturdy desk to grade papers at.  At School Outlet we don’t just help you find the best student classroom manufacturers, we also help you find manufacturers that specialize in furniture for teachers.  Educators won’t have worry about spending their classroom time behind a small desk that lacks storage space.  And they also won’t be grading papers in raggedy and uncomfortable chairs.

We think beyond the traditional classroom

When you think of a classroom, what comes to mind?  If you immediately thought of desks and chairs, how old did you envision the students in them to be?  Traditional grade schools need desks and chairs, but what about kindergartens, pre-schools, and education minded daycares?  They may not be traditional classrooms, but they all still need furniture.  We carry brands that have special chairs for smaller children, smaller desks, and even cribs for daycares.  We also carry furniture that goes beyond traditional desks and chairs.  We carry a variety of unique furniture manufacturers that have special furniture that doesn’t confirm to the typical classroom furniture standards.

We make shopping affordable

How much do you think that the average school district spends on furniture?  Do you think of them setting aside a few hundred dollars a year to replace any furniture that may be worn out or broken.  Do you think that some of the richer ones have a few thousand dollars that they use to buy new furniture?  You may be surprised to learn that some school districts can spend hundred of thousands of dollars trying to replace their furniture.  In a time where school budgets are being cut to ribbons, the average district doesn’t have a lot of money to spend on furniture.  We make buying classroom and school furniture affordable so that schools can have more money for other activities. 

4 Tips for Surviving the Classroom Set-up

After a year of tests, grading, and countless snow days, teachers were more than ready for this summer break. However, "break" can sound like an oxymoron to most dedicated teachers. The vast majority of educators will spend the summer tweaking their lesson plans and preparing for the new students coming in the fall, and potentially even working part time at a summer camp to pay bills. All too soon, however, even that break will be over and it will be time to set up the classroom again. There isn't a teacher alive that looks forward to setting up the year's supplies and décor, but one of your most dreaded tasks doesn't have to be difficult. Follow these tips when you set up your classroom, and you'll be surprised at how easy unpacking can get.

Enlist help

Unlike packing up the classroom at the end of the year, you don't have bored students that you can offer extra credit to in exchange for help. This means that any assistance is going to have to come from somewhere else. If you have children who are old enough, you could offer them additional allowance money or some kind of other appropriate reward for helping you out for a day or two. If you have a spouse, they could always take part. Better yet, if you have any really good friends, you could bribe them with a dinner and drinks party in exchange for their much-needed efforts. A little help can go a long way, and a few extra hands could make the difference between having another day to yourself and having to clean.

Organize and label

If you haven't done so already, now is the time to label everything that's going into your classroom, both new and old. Invest in some sticky notes and color-coded stickers and make sure that you have a good idea of where everything is going. Also, make sure that you are placing like with like in the boxes – otherwise, you and any helpers will be spending all your time walking back and forth and dealing with questions instead of unpacking.

Don't forget shelves, furniture, and closets

Many teachers assume that janitors will keep their classroom dirt and dust free during the summer, but if you want your classroom to be extra clean you should take some time to wipe down your shelves and closets. Most janitors will make sure that floors are clean and that dry erase or blackboards are clear, but that's all you really can expect. You may have to do some simple dusting when you get in, or you may need to take time to really clean your shelves and storage space. Also, give your classroom furniture a nice scrubbing. Your students may have wiped them down before they left, but all of your desks and chairs should be cleaned at the beginning of a new year.

Pack a first day box

Unless you have a lot of time to get your classroom together before the students start classes, decorating and preparing your classroom can be difficult. To make setting up easier, you should pack a box full of things you usually need on the first day. Thumbtacks, bulletin board borders, scissors, staplers, and other décor supplies would be good to add. This way, when you come back in September you'll have everything you need.