I was so tickled when I read that May 14-June 14 is National Smile Month. It seemed a perfect fit for this time of the school year. Teachers and students have only a few days or weeks left in the year and while some tears may be shed, there will be plenty of smiles too….
I remember my first pop-up book; it was so magical! Despite today’s kids’ love of all things electronic, pop-up books still have a strong appeal. And this week you could win one! The World-Famous Book of Counting features one master magician, two glamorous assistants, three disappearing balls, four fluttering doves, and much more. For a…
I am all about helping turtles cross the road. And I’ve accomplished this helpful move several times with small turtles. But this big guy was having none of it. The Youtube videos that show viewers how to safely move snapping turtles across the road without losing a finger apparently only work with snappers who are…
Everyone has a sock, right? Well that’s all you need to honor missing children and their families May 25, National Missing Children’s Day. Spread the word. It’s a cause that’s definitely worth your time. In addition, a lesson plan pack for teaching and reminding students how to stay safe is already prepared for you! Oh,…
You’ve been creating magic all year long, from activities that spark learning to building enthusiasm for reading to the more mundane, such as getting kids to remember to put their names on their papers. Celebrate those magical moments with the perfect read-aloud: Greatest Magical Stories from Barron’s. You can win a copy! To enter our…
Do you know what I currently see on my personal Facebook page? A lot of photos of little kids with baskets and red fingers. Why? Because the pick-your-own strawberry farms have all opened up in this area! (In fact, Sunday, May 20th is Pick Strawberries Day.) Unless you’re taking a field trip to a strawberry…
Happy Friday, all! It’s the final day of our Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway Extravaganza at The Mailbox Blog. We’ve had loads of fun and we hope you have too! Today’s giveaway includes a duck (yes, it’s a rubber one), two adorable duck books, and—wait for it—a $20 THANK YOU gift card for Bath & Body…
If your Teacher Appreciation Week isn’t magical, it will be now! For today’s giveaway, I have two wonderful and whimsical books and a pack of Sharpie Clear-View Highlighters! (These highlighters are so cool–look at the tips!) Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey is a story about a horse who, with the assistance of a carrot…
Kim here. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and I’m continuing our giveaway extravaganza with a huge pack of triangular barrel Pentel pens and the super fun educational card game, TOOT! Yes, the name of the game is TOOT! Teeheeheehee!! Because I am mentally 8 years old, the name of the game made me giggle. And it…
Is Nanette ready to be in charge of getting the family’s baguette for the day? You bet! Win a set with the book, read-along CD, and DVD version. It’s a clever rhyming story you and your students won’t forget! To enter this week’s sweepstakes, submit a comment to this blog by 11:59 pm on May…