Happy May y’all! It’s the first Friday in May and that means it’s First Friday Giveaway at The Mailbox Blog. This month we have an adorable plush dinosaur, a dinosaur book, dinosaur stickers, and the two school supplies that every teacher needs this time of year—pencils and glue sticks! To enter for a chance to…
Are you ready for a giveaway extravaganza! I sure hope so because Kim, Karen, and I have one lined up for you. Our First Friday Giveaway kicks off our big ole extravaganza. Then in celebration of YOU and National Teacher Appreciation Week 2017 (May 8–12), we are having five additional giveaways—one per school day. Each…
Imagine this. You’re sitting in full view of the Atlantic Ocean, peering from the porch of an ocean front rental on the North Carolina beach. Yeppers! That’s where I’m at and lovin’ it. I thought I would bring you along with me! There’s something about the beauty and massiveness of the ocean, that for me,…
I’m not one to order people around. However, I’m making an exception today. This is an order for every teacher reading this blog. Grab a mirror, look eye to eye with the teacher in mirror, and say these words: “You are making a difference. You are appreciated.” Then give yourself a hearty pat on the…
You know you’re on Santa’s “extra nice” list, right? In fact, I have it on good authority that Santa, like your family here at The Mailbox, believes without a doubt that teachers are precious gifts themselves. Thank you for sharing your gifts—gifts of compassion, dedication, creativity, generosity, patience, determination, resilience, resourcefulness, and so much more….