Today, July 20, is National Moon Day. Just to be perfectly clear, I’m talking about the earth’s natural satellite. One of my kooky colleagues gave me a funny look when I declared it was National Moon Day. I have a sneaky suspicion we had different “moons” in mind! National Moon Day commemorates the day in…
Does heat impair thinking? According to this study it does. If you don’t want to read all the details, here’s a quick summary: Researchers gave daily cognitive tests to college students living in buildings with and without air conditioning. The results show definite cognitive impairment in those living without AC. The results really aren’t surprising….
You’ve probably heard about Katherine Johnson, the NASA mastermind mathematician who calculated by hand the flight path for John Glenn’s orbit of the Earth and the Apollo flights to the moon. The new book Counting on Katherine (Henry Holt) beautifully shares Katherine Johnson’s inspiring story. And even though I hate to let go of my…
I’m wearing closed-toe shoes today. Yes, it’s 90+ degrees outside, but I’m not taking any chances. You may think I’m overreacting or that I suffer from ophidiophobia, the abnormal fear of snakes. You’re probably right on both accounts. You see today, July 16, is World Snake Day. I suspect that snakes are unaware that they…
I recently went to the beach with some friends and, for some reason, forgot to put sunscreen on my legs. Seriously. I slathered sunscreen everywhere except for those very important parts that keep me mobile. As you can imagine, my legs were burned to a crisp. Sunscreen is so important! It’s definitely a healthy habit…
What? That was my response too! Well, it’s a fact. Crayola recently launched a line of Crayola beauty products that includes face, cheek, lip, and highlighter crayons, mascaras, and eyeshadows. As far as I can tell, the product line includes 56 items. Most items look like crayons and have fun crayon names that include Mango…
Did you send home a summer reading list? Or did you just gently remind students of the importance of reading? Now’s the perfect time to share some great reading resources with students’ families. A fresh infusion of free and fun options might be just what the teacher ordered. Submit a comment to this blog to…
A wonderful coworker has provided ice pops for us here at The Mailbox®! It’s the perfect summertime snack–and it reminds me of when i was a child. This tasty treat is also a terrific summertime theme for your classroom! Check out these super cool ideas! Focus on math facts with this refreshing partner game!…
Isn’t it amazing how fast time flies during the summer? It’s July already! The great news is it’s already time for another giveaway! This month’s prize includes a Pete the Cat teacher tote and a Pete the Cat cloth puppet—both of which are adorable. And of course we can’t give away an empty tote, so…
The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. But did you know that she’s not just standing? In fact, the heel of her right foot is lifted, as if she’s about to take a step. But where would she be going? Get the facts and have some fun thinking about where Lady Liberty might…