This Saturday, September 23, 2023, is the first day of fall. And I am absolutely ready. I think a lot of you feel like I do. I’m tired of my summer clothing, I’m completely over sweating and bug bites, plus I’m really looking forward to wearing a snuggly sweatshirt. Bring on the chilly weather! You…
What’s popular on The Mailbox Pinterest page this summer? Why, ice cream, of course! I can’t really blame you since it’s been so hot. You’ve been clicking on these ice cream cone and scoop patterns like crazy. This set is programmable! So you can click the print button, type whatever you want on the scoop…
Saturday, June 24 2023 is Great American Picnic Day, which is always celebrated on the last Saturday in June. The holiday is exactly what it sounds like—a day to encourage people to get outdoors and have a picnic. Personally, I’m all for it! I love a good picnic. Several times each summer my husband and…
It can be tough to find well-thought-out classroom materials for Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Although President Lincoln had already issued the Emancipation Proclamation and General Lee had surrendered, enforcing the emancipation required the presence of Union troops. Texas was the…
May 15 is Bring Flowers to Someone Day! Although flowers are a lovely present, I always enjoy admiring them in nature even more. That’s why when I gift flowers, they’re usually ones that can be planted afterward. I gifted a basket of tulips for Mother’s Day last year, and Mom put the bulbs in her…
I know you love patterns…and you also love center activities! I stumbled upon these cute little Easter basket patterns on our website and knew they would be perfect for some easy-prep ideas. Check out my activities below, and then tell me what you would do with these patterns. Idea #1: Have a child color a…
It may not look like it where you live, but Monday, March 20, 2023 is the first day of spring! When I lived in Michigan, the spring equinox generally didn’t look anything like spring, but it still gave everyone a sense of hope that within a month you could put away your snowblower. Here in…
I can tell you the exact moment as an adult when I gave up and embraced the crazy sweet-filled extravaganza that is the classroom Valentine’s Day party. I was teaching kindergarten at the time and decided that instead of parents bringing in tons of candy and sweets for the party, I would lead the children…
My work desk is right next to a window that faces our backyard. I generally have a view of squirrels, birds, and the occasional neighbor—but the other day a very round groundhog waddled into view. I squealed like a fool and went to get my husband so we could stare out the sliding door at…
How are you ringing in the new year? I’m hitting the beach. Don’t start picturing palm trees and tropical drinks…I’ll actually be on the coast of North Carolina, which at this time of year is more about sweatshirts than bathing suits. But hey, the beach is still the beach! As for the rest of 2023,…