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A New Chapter in Educational Stationery

+teacher, a stationery brand born from the educational sector, is gearing up to launch two new products on July 1, 2026. Developed by tasu, the company based in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, these products aim to cater to the unique challenges students face when it comes to writing. The new offerings include the "Large Grid Sticky Note" and the "Kaketa! 1 Cell Version Sticky Note (Cream White)".

Addressing the Writing Challenges in Classrooms

In recent years, the push for personalized and inclusive education has underscored the importance of tailored support based on each child's developmental stage and learning characteristics. According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's survey from the 2022 academic year, approximately 8.8% of elementary and junior high school students in regular classes may require special educational support. This figure, up from 6.5% a decade ago, indicates a growing need for such assistance. Moreover, the number of students receiving guidance through special programs exceeded 200,000 for the first time in the 2023 academic year, reflecting a peak in demand for educational resources.

However, with the increase in students needing specialized support, many existing commercial learning materials and stationery often fall short in meeting individual needs. Consequently, educators and parents frequently resort to customizing materials by hand to supplement the support required by each student. Challenges faced by students related to writing can be diverse, including:

• - Difficulty maintaining balance in characters with numerous strokes.
• - Strong resistance to using an eraser when a single character is incorrectly written.
• - Difficulty concentrating due to excessive visual information, making step-by-step learning easier to manage.

To address these issues, educators have frequently improvised strategies, such as:

• - Handwriting large grids tailored to the needs of their students.
• - Copying and cutting materials from notebooks to facilitate learning.

In light of the broader social issue of teacher shortages and long working hours, balancing personalized support for each child with the reduced burden on educators is a pressing challenge in today’s educational landscape. +teacher aims to alleviate these burdens while fostering an environment where children can learn without stress, famously introducing the "Kaketa!" sticky notes that can be added to notebooks.

Insights from the Products

The two newly launched products build on the know-how developed through the "Kaketa!" series and respond to the diverse needs within educational settings and at-home learning.

Large Grid Sticky Note

Designed for students who struggle with standard-sized grids to create balanced characters or who require clearer visual support, this product features grids that are approximately 1.4 times larger than conventional options. This enhancement enables students to easily focus on the size and arrangement of their writings, reducing their hurdles related to writing and facilitating a more effective learning experience.

User Feedback

“I appreciate the ability to choose a grid size that fits each child. I actively utilize this for characters with many strokes.” — Elementary School Teacher (40s)

• - Color: Green
• - Size: 75×75 mm
• - Grid Size: 30×30 mm
• - Pack Size: 50 sheets

Kaketa! 1 Cell Version Sticky Note (Cream White)

Born from feedback emphasizing the desire to correct only specific errors, this sticky note allows usage on a one-cell basis. Featuring a cream-white color that blends well with notebooks, it minimizes visibility of attached sections to reduce psychological pressure.

User Feedback

“Children who hesitate to engage with colored sticky notes were less resistant to using the white color.” — Elementary School Teacher (50s)

• - Color: Cream White
• - Size: 37×47 mm
• - Grid Size: 30×30 mm
• - Pack Size: 80 sheets

Product Availability

Both products will be available for general sale starting July 1, 2026. Interested parties can purchase them from the official +teacher website: https://shop.plus-teacher.com.

About +teacher

With the motto "Creating inventions that improve society through the ideas of education professionals," +teacher collaborates with educators to plan, develop, and sell products addressing on-the-ground challenges. They are dedicated to enhancing classrooms and learning environments based on real-time needs.

Awards and Recognition

• - Winner of the 32nd Japan Stationery Award in the Design Category
• - Recognized in the "Stationery Shop Award 2024" and "Stationery Shop Award 2026".

Contact Information

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Note: The information included herein is as of the release date and may be subject to change without notice.