The classic story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, was published 50 years ago! That little critter deserves to eat through 50 cupcakes in celebration. Eric Carle, who is now 89 years old, originally titled the book A Week With Willi Worm before he ended up going with the caterpillar and butterfly theme we…
Aha! Got you to look didn’t I? Just to be clear a “six-pack” is a collection of six objects. Sure it can be six-pack of abs or a six-pack of beverages. It can also be a six-pack of prizes. And that’s what I’m here to tell you about. (I’m grinning, are you?) What’s in our…
If you lined up a peregrine falcon, a white-throated needle tail, and a frigatebird for a race, which would be most likely to win? Make your guess and you’ll be entered to win this week’s prize: Book of Flight: 10 Record-Breaking Animals with Wings (Phaidon). We have five copies to give away, so encourage your…
Do you sing with your students? That’s the question I asked teachers on The Mailbox® Preschool Facebook page. And I was happy to see so many of you responded with a big enthusiastic, “YES!” Singing helps build early language skills and increase brain development. Plus it’s just fun. And if you don’t sing, you’re missing…
The “First Friday” in June + National Dairy Month = a MOO-nificent giveaway at The Mailbox Blog! What more can I say? To enter simply leave your answer to the question below before midnight June 16, 2019. You’ll be entered to win an adorable plush cow pal, a story collection DVD featuring FOUR stories by…
You may have read that last week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee had eight co-winners. EIGHT! The bee ran out of challenge words before it ran out of contestants. Incredible. That reminded me of my own spelling bee stories, like the year I couldn’t decide if debut had an e at the end (oops). Words like…
It’s warm outside and we’re headed toward the first official day of summer. And that means your students probably have the warm weather wiggles. (You might have the warm weather wiggles too!) It’s difficult to pay attention when the weather is lovely and the school year is ending. So you may need to have frequent…
It’s the last day of May and I’m announcing that May is National Strawberry Month. What’s wrong with me? Actually it doesn’t really matter—what’s wrong with me or that it’s the last day of May! The site I’m sharing with you today has strawberry-themed printables and posters that can be used at any time of…
Memorial Day marks the start of summer, and we have a sunny assortment of books to celebrate! Growing Season (Sterling) celebrates the changes two best friends experience over a summer apart. Sea Glass Summer (Candlewick) chronicles a boy’s summer by the sea and his search for the sea’s secrets. Hello Summer! (Holiday House) takes readers…
It’s Memorial Day–a day when we pause to remember those who have given their lives for our country. And did you know there’s actually a legally required pause? It’s at 3:00 p.m. The legal requirement was passed by Congress in 2000. Of course this isn’t strictly reinforced, but I do like the idea behind it….