Curriculum & Resources
All-In-One Solution
At Friesens, we’re all about helping schools create amazing yearbooks with confidence and creativity. Our curriculum and resources are built to support you every step of the way! From expert advice to hands-on learning through our Spark Academy workshops, we make it easy for schools to get inspired, stay organized, and bring their yearbook vision to life.
DesignIt With Adobe Express
Experience a wide range of tools and design elements to enhance your yearbook, all integrated into the Friesens DesignIt software! We want to help you make the most of this integration, so we have created a “central hub” filled with our latest blogs and tutorials.
The Friesens Classroom
Starting a yearbook can feel overwhelming…so many decisions, deadlines, and moving parts. But with Friesens, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own! We’ve got everything you need in one place to help you stay on track and keep things stress-free. From planning tools to expert support, we make it easier for schools to create something fabulous without the headaches!
Our Expertise = Your Success
The Friesens Yearbook team consists of professionals with extensive expertise in all things yearbook creation! Think Adobe software, photography, layout and design, sales and marketing, and more. By leveraging their skills, you can inspire and equip your students with practical skills for today’s competitive world.
Spark Academy by Friesens
Spark Academy by Friesens is all about making yearbook creation easier and more exciting. With expert-led workshops and practical resources, it’s a fun way for students and advisers to build skills, get inspired, and bring their yearbook ideas to life.
Yearbook Kit
Your Yearbook Kit is your all-in-one guide to getting the yearbook done right. It’s loaded with practical tools like monthly checklists, design tips, and planning guides, plus samples to help you visualize the final product. Everything you need to stay organized and inspired is right inside.
SellIt
Creating a great yearbook is only half the job…the other half is making sure people buy it! That’s where Friesens SellIt comes in. You’ll get everything you need to promote your yearbook and boost sales, from posters and yard signs to email templates and flyers. Plus, your own online store hosted by Friesens makes it easy to manage orders and payments, no marketing degree required.
Customer Service Team
We talk about our Customer Service team a lot. But they truly are your best resource when creating your school’s yearbook! Combined, our Print Consultants and Customer Project Specialists have decades of experience in helping schools craft their yearbooks and are dedicated staying on top of all the newest trends and best practices to be able to guide you through the process of building an exciting and dynamic yearbook.
Did You Know…?
The first high school yearbook was published in 1845.
It was The Evergreen, published by Waterville Academy in New York City.