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Cool Book Swap

Posted by Diane Badden on 07 Dec 2012 | Posted in: Literature Connections, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

I ducked into a local school earlier this week, and the first thing I saw made me smile! Right there by the school office was a rolling cart of children’s books labeled “Take a Book; Leave a Book.” You’d need some book donations to get the idea rolling, but after that, I’m thinking this book-sharing [...]

Fire Prevention Week

Posted by Diane Badden on 10 Oct 2012 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Holiday and Seasonal, Student Activities

It’s Fire Prevention Week 2012. Share your fire safety plans and be entered in a giveaway!

National Picnic Month

Posted by Diane Badden on 13 Jul 2012 | Posted in: Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

Have you picnicked lately? July is National Picnic Month. (Read more at the Blog!)

Knock, Knock!

Posted by Diane Badden on 26 Oct 2011 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Diane. Diane who? “Di-ane” to hear from you! (Read more at the Blog!)

“Hide-and-Shoe”

Posted by Diane Badden on 12 Oct 2011 | Posted in: Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

Happy Wednesday, y’all! Yesterday a few colleagues and I went on a field trip. No, we didn’t visit the pumpkin patch. (Read more at the Blog!)

Teacher Tour Guide

Posted by Diane Badden on 19 Apr 2011 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

Happy Tuesday! How’s your week going? Grandly, I hope. Today is my first day back from my spring vacation. (Read more at the blog.)

Have I Got a Deal for YOU!

Posted by Debra Liverman on 19 Aug 2009 | Posted in: Student Activities, The Mailbox Books

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What better way to reinforce skills than with games? Students often get so engaged while playing a fun game that they forget there is learning going on!
As you start a new school year, how about taking Mix & Match Games with you? I have a special offer, blog readers. From [...]

The World Is Our Classroom

Posted by Hope Spencer on 10 Apr 2009 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

Some of my favorite times with kids have happened when we were on field trips. I have great memories of trips to the zoo, indoor rain forests, and one special boat ride in Galveston Bay. Why, one day, my students and I even had the opportunity to travel to the Johnson Space Center, where we met actual astronauts (and the Power Rangers!). But, when you think about it, taking your students off campus can be a scary proposition.

Let’s Talk Spring!

Posted by Diane Badden on 24 Mar 2009 | Posted in: Holiday and Seasonal, Inspiration and Motivation, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

I love Spring! The blue sky, the warmth of the sun, and the newness of the season simply boosts my spirits. For me, Spring has always been a feel-good time of year. As a teacher, I had favorite things that I looked forward to in Spring; and no, spring vacation was not one them. (Ok, that was a lie. I just wanted to see how carefully you were reading!)

St. Patrick’s Day Plans?

Posted by Sharon M. Tresino on 16 Mar 2009 | Posted in: Holiday and Seasonal, Student Activities

With the last name of Murphy, I’m accustomed to thinking of St. Patrick’s Day as if it’s a national holiday. I grew up believing that it’s not enough to wear a wee bit of green on the 17th—it’s best to dress in green from head to toe. But this year as I celebrate, I feel [...]

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