Why did the T. rex need a bandage? He had a “dino-sore”! What better way to begin the day than with a dinosaur joke, especially since today, October 14, is National Fossil Day! National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness of fossils and their scientific and…
Science
Fun With Fall Candy!
There are a lot of fabulous things about fall—the cooler weather, snuggly sweatshirts, and beautiful leaves, to name a few. But I would argue that one of the main attractions is mellowcreme pumpkins. You know, they’re the pumpkin-shaped candy that’s made out of the same stuff as candy corn. Yeah. I love that stuff. I…
Going Buggy!
Well, it’s that season. You know the one. The season when most people get eaten by bugs. Mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers think I am delicious! I can barely step outside without a good coating of bug spray. But when I take a break from the swatting and scratching, I have to admit that I have…
Think About This!
What do earmuffs, a Popsicle ice pop, and a trampoline all have in common? The answer is right in your classroom—kids! Each item was invented by a kid. I know, get out! Like many inventions, earmuffs and the trampoline were solutions to problems. Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs, liked to ice-skate but didn’t like…
Picnic Pests!
Chances are, if you had a picnic or a cookout for this past holiday weekend, you ended up experiencing some ants or other buggy guests. (They all seem to gang up on me whenever I’m outside. Bugs think I’m delicious.) To commemorate our uninvited picnic pests, I’ve made this sassy ant headband! I keep picturing…
It’s Alive!
Several weeks ago, I had some trees cut down, and the tree company left a pile of mulch the size of a small car in the middle of my yard. So last week, I finally got around to shoveling the mulch onto my flower beds. Things were going along swimmingly until, when I stabbed my…
Got a Green Thumb?
I’m working on my green thumb. I recently planted tomato, basil, and jalapeno pepper plants in a huge pot on my back deck. Plus I’m putting a flower garden in the middle of my front yard! I have no idea what I’m doing. Truly. It’s all trial and error. Every day before I leave for…
Make An Editor’s Day!
Are your ears burning? If they’re not, they should be! You know how the saying goes; if your ears burn someone is talkin’ about ya. And I’m here to report that you are being talked about in a really, really great way! You see the editors here at The Mailbox know you have the very…
I Miss My Hour
I woke up this morning, and it was pitch black outside. I have a tough time getting out of bed on the best of days, but the darkness felt extra cruel this morning because my body thought it was 5:30 instead of 6:30 am. (To be honest, I’m a night owl. I think the best…