The History Behind Your Classroom Essentials Infographic

The History Behind Your Classroom Essentials Infographic

Teaching is a profession that revolves around stationery. From drawing pictures, to paper mache and colourful collages, teachers know all too well how important stationery essentials can be in the classroom.

Your stationery drawer is much more interesting than you might think, that’s why GLS have created a fun infographic on the facts behind your everyday items! Have you ever wondered how your stationery came to exist? This is something you’ll want to share with your students…

For example:

Staplers

– George MgGill from the USA is credited with the stapler, selling his design in 1869. But, the earliest stapler dates back to the 18th century. When King Louis XV of France used his stapler, each staple was inscribed with the insignia of the royal court!