This headline grabbed my attention: “Teacher Finds 2.12 Carat Diamond at State Park.” According to the article, the 36-year-old Nebraska teacher was visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park (I want to go there!) in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, when he noticed a shiny brown stone that looked distinctly different from the others. Yep, it was a diamond….
Some songs just seem like summer—”Summer Nights” from Grease, the Bryan Adams classic “Summer of ’69,” “School’s Out,” and so many more. There’s a whole playlist! (Update: Congratulations to Becky, our lucky winner!) Submit a comment to this blog to share your favorites, and you’ll be entered in a random drawing to win these sunny summer…
I got so wrapped up in Teacher Appreciation Week last week that I blew right past Mother’s Day. Oh no! The good news is, the books I am giving away are so cute you’ll totally forgive me. This week’s prizes are: Superhero Mom (Nosy Crow), a fun story about a mom’s daily superhero feats. You’ll…
There’s something magical about the number 100—especially when we’re talking about the 100th day of school. To celebrate, we’ve gathered prizes worth over $100, and one lucky teacher will win them! Here’s what’s in our wonderful winter-themed prize pack: Blue Penguin by Petr Horacek (Candlewick Press) A Dot in the Snow by Corrinne Averiss (Sterling)…
Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, Field Day—so many things are vying for your attention as you wind down your school year. I have some tidbits that you’ll want to take a quick peek at plus a chance to win a book for another special day that will be here before you can say “school’s out!”—Father’s Day!…