Who would like to win a $25 dollar gift card to the business of your choice? That’s what we’re giving away this month in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. And to express our appreciation for every teacher, I’m also including a list of 25 reasons why teachers are extraordinary human beings! To enter for a…
Have you ever wished for a star of your very own? The young boy in How to Catch a Star wishes he had a star all his own and sets out to catch one. The story, by Oliver Jeffers, is super cute and can inspire lots of learning opportunities such as a science-related study of…
Yes, there’s a moose on the loose here at The Mailbox. He seems to be happy, however I’m sure he’ll find a classroom setting much more enjoyable. I will warn you—he does like to be the center of attention! To enter for a chance to win this adorable moose, a book that was written about…
Yep, you read that right! This month our First Friday Giveaway is, well, double! When you leave your answer to the question below you will be entered for a chance to win our First Friday Giveaway prize which is pictured. (Isn’t that penguin adorable? He’s soooo plump!) You will also be vying to be the…
Happy New Year y’all! Are you ready for the first, First Friday Giveaway of the new year? I sure hope so! This month’s giveaway prize includes an adorable plush (and perhaps magical) unicorn, a pack of unicorn and rainbow stickers, and an assortment of colorful markers, pencils, and highlighters that are sure to brighten a…
Do you know the Christmas song, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?” The singer proclaims that only a hippopotamus will do—not a crocodile or rhinoceros. Well, I couldn’t find a hippo, but I did find an adorable rhino decked out in a winter scarf that I’m pretty sure will do for this month’s First Friday…
Happy November all! Did you know that November is Picture Book Month? I love this celebration for many reasons. I love me some picture books. I love holding picture books. I love reading picture books. I love the artistry of picture books. I love sharing picture books. (Yes, I could go on and on…) More…
Happy October, all! I just love first Fridays, don’t you? This month I’ve rounded up some fab-for-fall goodies to give away. I have colorful leaf-shaped foam stickers, foam cutouts in fall shapes, and a fall-themed craft value pack that includes wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners, and pom-poms. There’s also a pack of Thanksgiving-themed activity placemats that…
Looking at this photo you could think I’m a month off, or I’m a little off! I can’t confirm nor deny the latter (ha!), however, I can agree that this month’s giveaway items look like they belong in October. There’s a reason for that. By the time the giveaway is over and the prize is…
Pete the Cat is back! Yes, this easy-going furball is once again part of our monthly first Friday giveaway. I mean who can resist Pete the Cat? Along with an adorable plush Pete, this giveaway includes a compilation storybook featuring three of the feline’s adventures and a Mailbox tote stuffed with a fun assortment of…