May 15 is Bring Flowers to Someone Day! Although flowers are a lovely present, I always enjoy admiring them in nature even more. That’s why when I gift flowers, they’re usually ones that can be planted afterward. I gifted a basket of tulips for Mother’s Day last year, and Mom put the bulbs in her…
flower activities
April Showers Bring…
April showers bring May flowers! The month of April is winding down, and we’ve had our share of both snow showers and rain showers. That means the month of flowers is upon us. Check out this flowery card that’s perfect for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13). Fold a 5″ x 6″ rectangular piece of paper to make…
Happy Spring!
Although it might not look like it in a few locations, spring is finally here! I love spring. The classroom themes—eggs, bunnies, flowers, rain, baby animals—are adorable. And I personally believe that Easter candy offers the best array of chocolaty goodness next to Halloween candy. (Hello, peanut-butter-filled eggs!) Let’s celebrate spring with some super activities…
Contributor Spotlight!
Hi, all! I’m Cindy Hoying, and I contribute ideas to The Mailbox. My ideas get published and are used in classrooms across the country. What a great way to make an impact on education! I started contributing in 2012 and love it! Why? Here are my top three reasons: I can help teachers and students…