I loved Valentine’s Day when I was little, and there was one big reason for this: We were allowed to create our own Valentine’s Day card holders from our imagination. We would all bring a small box from home and then we would just go to town with glue, crayons, markers, scissors, and construction paper….
Did you know each year IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) holds an animal art contest in celebration of wildlife and creativity? It’s so cool! I get that you may not want to take on one more thing during the months of February and March—deadline for entry is March 30—however, this is a contest kiddos…
Today, February 17, is My Way Day. I know, I know, I know—if everyone thinks it’s their day to have it their way, it doesn’t seem like today is going to be such a swell day. So let me explain. My Way Day is a nod to scientists, inventors, writers, artists, and all others who…
What traits must a teacher have? I asked and you delivered. Love to learn. As Darlene Taig and several others said, teachers must have “curiosity about the world.” And I couldn’t agree more. A teacher should be a lifelong learner. “You must love to learn,” said Cheryl Best. “Learn every day something new or relearn…
As your humble Upper Grades Exchange blog writer and The Mailbox’s Web projects editor, I spend a fair amount of time hunkered down in my bunker office cubicle creativity-inspiring work station listening to music and doing the important work that helps to keep this big wheel turning. In fact, music is a hugely important part…