I’m baaaack! Where did I go? I’ve been on the hunt for more contests, freebies, and products that are perfect for your flock of students and you. I’ve tucked into my bag of finds for today two Teachers’ Choice Award winners plus the chance to win an Elmer’s prize pack and two Shaun the Sheep…
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Keep Curious, Carry a Banana, and Win!
“It’s a zoo out there. So keep your sense of humor.” So says Curious George, and it sounds like good advice as the school year winds down, doesn’t it? I have more inspiration for you plus handy must-have resources to help you take on the end of the year with a smile. Post a comment…
Win All These Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family Winners!
Want to help your students keep learning when school is out? Then get ready for a treat: you can win three products that teacher experts who are also parents evaluated and found to be among the best for at-home learning! Post a comment to this blog no later than 11:59 pm EDT on May 1,…
Sticking by You—Freebies, Contests, Plus Win a Book/CD/DVD Set!
I’m like Elmer’s school glue—I’m flexible and form long-lasting bonds. Really, that’s true about me! But it was validated when I took the “Which Elmer’s Glue Are You?” quiz. Read on to see how you can take the quiz, win books, and get fabulous free resources you won’t want to miss! **************** **************** **************** ****************…
Teacher Observations
Are you queued up for a teacher observation this spring? I’ll be honest. I never looked forward to being observed and was always relieved when it was over. I don’t, however, recall any major mishaps taking place during these times. You know what I mean—no youngster let one rip in the middle of my lesson…
Just a Little, Not a Lot
When I taught, many times while doing my lesson plans I would realize that I needed just a few more activities on a particular theme, a few more center ideas to round out the month, or some extra ideas for covering a particular skill. I didn’t need an entire book of ideas in those cases….
And We’re Back!
My holiday vacation is over, and I’m back at my desk. Now I would like to say that I jumped out of bed this morning with enthusiasm, but I never jump out of bed with enthusiasm. Plus I totally messed up my sleep schedule over my winter vacation. Apparently, my natural sleep schedule is from…
We’ve Got Crazy Good Stuff
Brace yourself. I’m going to brag about the company where I work. It’s going to be a shocker, because I think we hear a lot of negatives through social media. I know that I went on a rant on my personal Facebook account just the other day about people spreading negative information on social media…
Pinning in June
Pinning—to fasten or attach with or as with a pin or pins. I used to do my pinning with straight pins. Not so much anymore. The majority of my pinning nowadays takes place at Pinterest. Gotta love it! Hopefully, you’ve check out (and are following!) The Mailbox Pinterest board. If not, I suggest that you do….
Feeling Peckish?
I’m having one of those nibbly days. I have a drawer in my work space that’s dedicated to food—raisins, nuts, crackers, and oatmeal. All the usual suspects are there. And I think I’ve nibbled on all of them today. I know what you’re thinking: That woman is using food as procrastination. I bet she doesn’t…