Education & Inspiration
Celebrate International Dot Day with Roylco💜 Every year on September 15th, kids, teachers, and parents around the world celebrate International Dot Day. A day inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book The Dot, all about making your mark and embracing creativity. Whether you’re planning a full week of activities or just want one meaningful project,…
The Power of Smell: How the Olfactory System Supports Learning & Memory When we think about how we experience and learn about the world around us, sight and sound often take center stage. But there is another sense that is quietly shaping the way we remember, learn, and connect with experiences: our sense of smell.…
4 Trends Shaping K-12 Classrooms in 2026 As the 2026-27 school year is about to begin, four significant shifts are reshaping the way education is being taught in America. From inclusion in the classrooms, to hands-on learning being found in more places, and more forms, than ever before. Here’s what parents, teachers, and school administrator’s…
Back-to-School Giveaway: Win Big with Roylco!🎉 Getting ready for the new school year? We want to help make it a little easier (and a lot more fun) with our yearly Back-to-School Amazon Wishlist Giveaway! How to Enter: 1. Head over to Amazon and create (or update) your current wish list with your favorite Roylco classroom…
To Infinity & Art Supplies: Hands-On Crafts Inspired by Toy Story 5 Roylco craft pairings for when you’re done watching the movie If you’ve already taken the kids to see Toy Story 5, you know that it hits differently. Watching Woody, Buzz, and Jessie fight to stay relevant in a world of tablets and touchscreens…
4th of July Crafts to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! America’s 250th birthday only happens once. Make it count, and make it colorful! This 4th of July, we’re breaking out the watercolor, color diffusing paper, and the patriotic spirit with three Roylco crafts. These crafts are perfect for classrooms, backyards, and everywhere in between! Whether you’re…
Weaving Activites for Kindergarteners: Fun Crafts That Build Big Skills Weaving is one of those timeless crafts that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to introduce to young children. For kindergarteners, weaving activities aren’t just fun. They’re a powerful way to develop fine motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordination, build patience, and learn about pattern and…
What Kids Are Really Building When They Put Down Their Phones There’s no shortage of articles telling parents to limit their child’s screen time. But very few of them answer the most important question: What happens when they do? Let’s be honest, taking away their phone or tablet doesn’t build any skills on its own.…
Preschool Lesson Plans That Combine Movement and Literacy Preschoolers were never meant to sit still for long periods of time, and any early childhood educator knows it. Wiggles, bouncing, spinning, and constant movement are part of how young children explore the world around them. So when teachers search for preschool lesson plans or alphabet activites,…
The Best Father’s Day Gifts Are Handmade Father’s Day is approaching quickly and if you’re looking for something meaningful to make Dad this year, we’ve got you covered! There’s something about a handmade card that store-bought cards can’t replicate. It takes thought, time and creativity for little ones to bring their letters to life for…