When I was in the classroom, I taught a lot of concepts with songs and chants. Why? Because I can remember the songs I learned in third grade better than I can remember what I had for breakfast this morning. Songs and chants are valuable tools in the classroom. They engage students and increase retention…
Do you sing with your students? That’s the question I asked teachers on The Mailbox® Preschool Facebook page. And I was happy to see so many of you responded with a big enthusiastic, “YES!” Singing helps build early language skills and increase brain development. Plus it’s just fun. And if you don’t sing, you’re missing…
Today is one of those unofficial holidays–it’s “Work Harder Day.” But I suggest that we completely disregard this “holiday” because you already work hard enough. Check out these incredibly depressing facts about work in the United States: The average worker spends over 200 hours each year commuting to and from her job. Most people spend…
I have boxes of cereal in my cupboard that have been there for at least 7 months. There, I said it. Oh, I see you making that squishy face at the thought of cereal so stale it could be used for road construction. But we all have our things! Maybe your bathroom vanity is filled…