More than the other school supply stores

Beyondtheblackboard.com has quality discount teaching supplies for all different kinds of classrooms and for all ages. But, we want to be more than those other school supply stores...we want to be your source for inspiration. We understand that educators are beginning to understand more about how children learn and what encourages them. Subjects like music and art are playing a more integral role in all areas of learning, because of the pathways they open and the creativity they inspire. As education techniques and knowledge advance, our toy and game selection does too...so check back often.

Art is a big part of all areas of early childhood education. Resources can dwindle quickly. Beyondtheblackboard.com is one of the best school supply stores because we have a huge selection of arts and crafts and other discount teaching supplies. You never have to worry about running out of things to do. Get inspired by books like Artworks for Kids...it has over 60 ideas for projects! How about a scrapbook art kit so your kids can document their year and their growth? And, of course we have all the paper, paint, markers and brushes that you'll ever need, as well as plenty of other early childhood education resources.

You may have read about studies that show how music can be a valuable learning tool in the classroom. Music encourages creativity and it can be a tool in strengthening other skills. Not only that, but it's a great way to get a class to focus and participate both as a cohesive unit, or to excel as individuals.

Your class won't even realize they are learning when you sing songs like "Vowel Cheer" and "Singular and Plural" on the CD Kiss Your Brain. Music is also ideal to play during quiet library time, or even to signal a change in activity. Integrate your English class by putting your children's poetry to music. Musical instruments from Beyondtheblackboard.com give kids an outlet for expression. Or, for craft time, you may choose to have your class make their own instruments out of your vast inventory of discount teaching supplies. Your class can create art inspired by the music you present to them. The ways to incorporate music into your day are endless.