In just a little more than a week, many of us will place our hopes of an early spring on the forecast of an extremely furry fella with ridiculously long teeth. Honestly, except for the last few days, our winter has felt like spring. Our local groundhog could very well get a mouthful of daffodils…
As teachers we understand that every day is a perfect day to celebrate the joy of reading. We also know that some days are even super-duper perfect! Wednesday, February 5, 2020 is one of those days. It’s World Read Aloud Day—a day to celebrate the joy of reading aloud! Did you know that reading aloud…
So, when is it reasonable to use the words lanterns and rats in the same sentence? When you’re talkin’ about Chinese New Year 2020, that’s when! This year Chinese New Year begins January 25th. The holiday is based on the Lunar calendar, which means the dates change from year to year. On a Lunar calendar,…
Are you smitten with mittens or gaga for gloves? I’m a glove gal myself on most days. When I wear mittens I have trouble hanging onto stuff. (Well, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!) You’ll find a great selection of mitten and glove activities at themailbox.com. Search “mittens” and you’ll be lookin’ at…
When you read this blog I can promise you one thing—I won’t be at my desk. No, I won’t be at the printer or in the ladies room either. I’ll be home for a few days of what I’m calling my memememe time. It’s just two days, however when these two days are paired with…
Give me a second. I need to recover from asking such a silly question: Is sloppy work ever okay? My answer to this question remains a firm “No.” Yet, I must share something I recently learned that could entice a bit of seasonal sloppiness if you are so inclined. A recent series of experiments have…
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…
Short on cash and short on time, yet you’d love to gift a fellow teacher or two with a Secret Santa surprise. Well, here’s a thoughtful idea that’s free and just a few clicks away! Visit themailbox.com and search our extensive collection of free offerings by holiday or season, grade level, and/or subject matter. Choose…
Thanksgiving is less than one week away, which means a well-deserved mini vacation for students and teachers. Thanksgiving is a time for traditions and one of my faves is tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I rarely see the parade in its entirety, however this year I’m hoping to see the newest Snoopy balloon….
Drumroll, please. Okay, that was a little weak. Let’s do a second one. Much better!! Today is the unveiling of a Dream Team of Picture Books. During the last two weeks Kim and I have been drafting books for the team. Because there are soooooo many wonderful picture books available, we needed to narrow the…