In looking for some interesting facts to get kids excited about measurement, I discovered some real doozies. Here’s an example: a woodpecker’s tongue can wrap around its head twice. Right away, I envisioned that poor woodpecker with its tongue tightly wound around its head! Then I came to my senses and decided this fact was…
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…
B is for books, D is for DVDs, H is for Halloween mini erasers (which make great manipulatives), and M is for markers. Does this sound like a fab First Friday Giveaway? I think so! To enter for a chance to win this fun collection of goodies, leave your answer to the following question right…
Before I go to bed every night, I scoop litter boxes. I have three cats and like to keep things as clean as possible. In addition, Ralph (pictured) will avoid the litter box if it isn’t cleaned every day. Ralph is a picky little floofer. I don’t like cleaning litter boxes, (does anyone?) and…
It’s the last Friday in August and that means it’s time for our final summertime bonus for the year. Someone is going to win an ePacket valued at $10 or less—and it could be YOU! To enter for a chance to win that ePacket, simply leave your answers to the following quiz right here on…
Really, you’re going to talk about birthdays? (Is that what you’re thinking?) The answer is “Yes.” I’ll make it quick. I have just a couple of ideas to share! I love the idea of plotting birthdays on a coordinate graph. I realize this isn’t appropriate for all grade levels, but trust me, kids grasp the…
Did I hear a “Me! Me! Me!” Well then, I’ll tell you how you can enter for a chance to win 20 free books for your classroom library. You may or may not know that The Mailbox is on Instagram. Just like on The Mailbox Blog, we have started doing giveaways for teachers on Instagram. You…
Teachers have the best stories! I’ve borrowed two such stories from this site to share with you today. Each one made me smile. Kids are just so honest, funny, and literal. I’m thinkin’ you’re busy preparing for back to school and open house. However, if you’d like to grin with me, take a moment to…
This month’s First Friday Giveaway is definitely something to ROAR about! It started with a pack of 18 colorful Expo dry erase markers. Then I went looking for a couple of fun books for back to school. Two dinosaur books would do nicely. Then I found an adorable plush T-Rex—and well, you know what happened…
In June I announced a special summertime bonus for the months of June, July, and August. What was the bonus you ask? Well, on the last Friday of the month a POP quiz will be posted. Leave your answers to the quiz right here on the blog, score a 100%, and you’ll be automatically entered…