SmileMakers' Introduces New Fold Outz™, the First Reusable Sticker Activity Sheets Adaptable To Multi-Themed Learning

SmileMakers' offers twelve different types of Fold Outz™ units adaptable to math, science and geography

Spartanburg, SC - February 1, 2006 - Since students learn at different speeds and competencies, teachers are increasingly looking for individualized learning activities that can also be adaptable to a variety of core subjects. SmileMakers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Staples, Inc., announced today the introduction of its new Fold Outz™, a unique line of themed games and activities that encourage creativity and can be adapted to lesson plans encompassing math, science and geography.

Each Fold Outz™ unit includes over one hundred stickers that can be repositioned on a play scene. These small, portable packages are perfect for children to use as a fun learning aid in the classroom. Teachers are already touting the benefits of this product and the unique ways it helps them teach math and geography. Scenes include: Pirate Adventure, US Map, Dinosaur, Under the Sea, Zoo, Pet Town, Games-a-Plenty, Outer Space Adventure, My Busy World, Dental, Totally Spies®, and Toddworld®.

"These stickers are great for math story boards and teaching counting. For example, children can count dinosaurs that are standing on the rock, the tree, and in total. Students can also act out the problem using the stickers. And because the stickers are reusable, the students can use them over and over again. What a smart product," stated Beth Osment, a first grade teacher.

Jodi Beck, a fourth grade teacher, thinks these are a great classroom activity. "The US Map Fold Outz™ is so cool because it is a wonderful tool to use when working with basic geography skills all the way through to working with how our country was born from Native American regions to the colonization. And it's really neat that it can be reusable," she said.

The extensive assortment of Fold Outz™ are available and sold in units of twelve. They can be purchased online from www.SmileMakers.com. Fold Outz™ are an exciting addition to the Company's already extensive selection of licensed and SmileMakers' brand stickers and fill a unique niche in its line of merchandise by offering teachers an inexpensive, reusable tool to assist with learning.

About SmileMakers -
SmileMakers, a business unit of Quill Corporation, is the market leader in fun and innovative children's giveaways to professionals who interact with, encourage, and reward children. For over 25 years, the Company has provided "great prizes for great kids" with a 100% satisfaction guarantee to its valued customers. With free samples included in every order and superior service, SmileMakers prides itself on always giving the customer something extra. SmileMakers is a wholly owned subsidiary of Staples, Inc.

About Quill -
Founded in 1956, Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Quill Corporation is the nation's largest business-to-business direct marketer of office supplies, which includes furniture and technology products. Quill provides award-winning customer service, receiving the 2004 "Circle of Excellence" Platinum Award by BizRate.com and being named 2003 I.Merchant of the Year by Catalog Age. Quill has 11 regional distribution centers throughout the U.S. to ensure next-day order delivery and serves customers through its catalog, direct sales organization, 1-800 number, and online at Quill.com. Quill Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Staples, Inc.

About Staples -
Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's largest office products company. With 65,000 talented associates, the company is committed to making it easy to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2004 sales of $14.4 billion, Staples serves consumers and businesses ranging from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in 21 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates approximately 1,716 office superstores and also serves its customers through mail order catalog, e-commerce and contract businesses. More information is available at http://www.staples.com.

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