It’s that time of the year, teacher friends—the time when fireflies put on a wonderful performance in yards and fields. Did you know that fireflies are present on every continent except Antarctica? They need a moist environment to thrive, which is why I have so many in my yard here in humid North Carolina. And…
Today is Albert Einstein’s birthday and Celebrate Scientists Day! The pairing of the two is not coincidental. Einstein was born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany. He was a professor in many European cities before he renounced his German citizenship for political reasons and moved to the United States, where he ended up teaching at Princeton….
The Mailbox® has five senses activities that are winter themed. This is actually a fun theme/topic combination because you can smell the hot chocolate, hear children playing in the snow, etc. But winter seems to have gone a little haywire recently, so my snarky brain imagines it more like this: I see snow drifts blocking…
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…
This Thursday, February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day! I have three spoiled cats (Ralph, Rufus, and Moose) who get loving every day, but I will certainly give them some extra treats this Thursday. They deserve all the love because I benefit from them so much! Did you know that having a pet can–…
I always knew Rudolph was an amazing reindeer; however not until today did I fully realize just how remarkable this deer is! Yes, Rudolph has a shiny red nose. And yes Rudolph can fly at greased lightning speeds. And yet Rudolph has kept a teeny tiny secret from us all these years. Rudolph’s other remarkable…
Is today a double whammy for you? If a Friday the 13th has you avoiding ladders and black cats; well that could be a whammy. What could be the second whammy? That would be a Friday the 13th full moon! Super spooky, right? I find a full moon mesmerizing. It’s so spectacular! No one has…
Do you like the sound of your own voice? I recently read an article that suggested that many people don’t like how their voice sounds. I do admit that whenever I hear a recording of my voice I think it sounds nothing like me. It certainly isn’t the voice I hear when I speak. The…
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…
Have you ever wished for a star of your very own? The young boy in How to Catch a Star wishes he had a star all his own and sets out to catch one. The story, by Oliver Jeffers, is super cute and can inspire lots of learning opportunities such as a science-related study of…