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A Fond Farewell

Posted by Diane Badden on March 27, 2020 | 16 comments

It is with a heavy heart that today I post my final blog for The Mailbox. You did not just cheer, did you? Nah, I know you didn’t. We’ve had some really fun times together. And not to worry, The Mailbox Blog will carry on in the very capable hands of Kim and Karen who…

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Healthy Habits, Teachers and Teaching

Cool as Cucumbers?

Posted by Diane Badden on March 20, 2020 | 5 comments

How many of you are feeling cool as cucumbers in the midst of lockdowns, closings, and canceled events? Sort of difficult to pull off isn’t it. Dang that virus! Like the rest of you, I’m trying to do all the right things to curb the spread of COVID-19. Spreading kindness during this difficult time is…

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Science, Student Activities, Teachers and Teaching

There’s Something About A Rainbow

Posted by Diane Badden on March 13, 2020 | 5 comments

Did you know that no one sees the exact same rainbow? It’s true. In a nutshell, the rainbow you see is unique to where you are standing. The rainbow seen by a friend standing right beside you is different. I can’t tell you how it’s different, but it is. I find this totally weird and…

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Drawings and Giveaways, school supplies, Teacher Sharing, Teachers and Teaching

A First Friday Giveaway with Sticking Power!

Posted by Diane Badden on March 6, 2020 | 38 comments

What do glue sticks, sticky note pads, and stickers all have in common? You guessed it—they all have sticking power! I’m hoping you have a minute to stick around too. You see, all you need to do is leave your answer to one of the questions below and you’ll be entered for a chance to…

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Life After School, Teachers and Teaching

If Only We Had an Extra Day…

Posted by Diane Badden on February 28, 2020 | 8 comments

Wait! We do have an extra day this year. So where is it? Tomorrow is February 29, an extra day for this calendar year. Yet this extra day is our Saturday, which is followed by our Sunday, which is followed by—you got it, a Monday. Doesn’t it seem like an extra day should be an…

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Literacy, Literature, Teacher Resources, Teacher Sharing, Teachers and Teaching

Letting Loose with Dr. Seuss!

Posted by Diane Badden on February 21, 2020 | 3 comments

In just a little more than a week, March 2nd will roll around and we all know what that means—it’s Dr. Seuss Day! So what kinds of fun things do teachers do to celebrate the birth of this awesome author? If I tried to tell you, this blog would go on forever and ever and…

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Planning and Curriculum, teacher humor, Teacher Sharing, Teachers and Teaching

Happy Heart Day!

Posted by Diane Badden on February 14, 2020 | 2 comments

It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m hoping each and every teacher in the whole wide world is feeling the love today. All of us here at The Mailbox send each of you heartfelt wishes for a happy day and a ginormous “Thank You!” for all that you do.  I wish I could send each of you…

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Drawings and Giveaways, February, Teachers and Teaching, teaching supplies

February’s First Friday Giveaway!

Posted by Diane Badden on February 7, 2020 | 128 comments

I learned something new about February this morning! We all know that the month is packed with celebrations and special events. And this February there’s even an extra day to celebrate—Leap Day on February 29th! What was news to me is that February is the only month of the year that a full moon may…

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Art, Holiday and Seasonal, Lesson Planning, Teachers and Teaching

How Many Snow Days Have You Had?

Posted by Diane Badden on January 27, 2020 | 7 comments

In just a little more than a week, many of us will place our hopes of an early spring on the forecast of an extremely furry fella with ridiculously long teeth. Honestly, except for the last few days, our winter has felt like spring. Our local groundhog could very well get a mouthful of daffodils…

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Literacy, LitWorld, Reading, Teachers and Teaching

This One Is for the Books!

Posted by Diane Badden on January 24, 2020 | 10 comments

As teachers we understand that every day is a perfect day to celebrate the joy of reading. We also know that some days are even super-duper perfect! Wednesday, February 5, 2020 is one of those days. It’s World Read Aloud Day—a day to celebrate the joy of reading aloud! Did you know that reading aloud…

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