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Are You Feeling Appreciated?

Posted by Kim Brugger on May 2, 2022 | Leave a comment

Some of you may know that in addition to writing blogs for The Mailbox, I also do Facebook and other social media channels. Last week I put up the following question on The Mailbox Facebook page: What do you wish your school would do for Teacher Appreciation Week? I suspected you would have opinions…and I…

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Good Stuff For You!

Posted by Kim Brugger on September 20, 2021 | Leave a comment

Sometimes it’s easy to come up with the title for a blog and this is one of those times. Check out this collection of terrific freebies and helpful products—including a FREE fall writing activity from The Mailbox®. Start your week off on a great note with all this good stuff.   Go here for FREE…

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That’s Funny!

Posted by Kim Brugger on April 19, 2021 | Leave a comment

Today is Humorous Day! There are few things as satisfying as laughing until your stomach hurts—and it’s even better when whatever made you laugh initially brings even more chuckles later in the day. Since laughter also reduces stress, I prescribe lots of it for teachers and students. We certainly need all the help we can…

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Memories of Teachers

Posted by Kim Brugger on April 12, 2021 | 1 comment

Last week a very influential teacher in my life passed away. Honestly, it hit me pretty hard even though I hadn’t spoken to him in person in over twenty years. Robert Sabourin (“Sabe,” to his students) was my choir teacher throughout junior high and high school–so I had six years of his instruction. He was…

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A Teacher—and More

Posted by Kim Brugger on March 1, 2021 | Leave a comment

This past weekend, I went to a socially-distanced masked crafting retreat with a handful of women. I haven’t been to a retreat in a long time, but in my pre-Covid life it was something I used to do frequently. I love to create mixed media art in art journals—and it’s fun to be artsy with…

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Question Time

Posted by Kim Brugger on February 18, 2021 | Leave a comment

I have a question, teacher friends! What would you tell a new teacher about The Mailbox®? What do you find most helpful? Do you really like certain types of activities or printables on our website? Are you over the moon about our booklets and morning work? Do you think the blogger is AMAZING? *cough*  I…

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Holiday Happiness!

Posted by Kim Brugger on December 28, 2020 | Leave a comment

We at The Mailbox® hope you’re enjoying a much deserved winter break! This school year has added an extra challenge on top of your already challenging career. May the new year bring a sense of peace, health, and happiness to you and your family.   

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Adaptable Ideas

Posted by Kim Brugger on October 26, 2020 | Leave a comment

When I write a blog, I often give you activities and printables you can use. And that means I need to find ideas for several grade levels. So when I run across ideas that can easily be adapted, I get pretty tickled! These center activities can be modified to work for multiple grade levels! Check…

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Activities and Opportunities

Posted by Kim Brugger on August 17, 2020 | 2 comments

It’s back-to-school time and things are pretty confusing and uncertain right now. We can use all the help we can get! So I’ve hunted down this selection of handy activities and opportunities. Take a look! Check out these terrific free ideas and printables from the American Egg Board. They have activities for preschool through high school…

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Two Terrific Nature Activities!

Posted by Kim Brugger on May 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

Across the street from my home lives a family with two young children. Normally, I don’t see them outside that much. But in quarantine they’re out in their yard pretty much all day, weather permitting. I see them running and playing and generally having a great time. I’ve seen evidence from my Facebook friends that…

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: KIM BRUGGER

Kimberly Brugger is a former early childhood teacher and managing editor of The Mailbox® Preschool magazine. As such, she can often be found in her office humming “The Farmer in the Dell” while slinging fingerpaint with crazy enthusiasm.

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