It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m hoping each and every teacher in the whole wide world is feeling the love today. All of us here at The Mailbox send each of you heartfelt wishes for a happy day and a ginormous “Thank You!” for all that you do. I wish I could send each of you…
I loved Valentine’s Day when I was little, and there was one big reason for this: We were allowed to create our own Valentine’s Day card holders from our imagination. We would all bring a small box from home and then we would just go to town with glue, crayons, markers, scissors, and construction paper….
In less than a week it will be Valentine’s Day! And what does most every teacher need this time of year? A class valentine list and an idea for a valentine card holder that her kiddos can make. Here you go! Enjoy! Diane Here are two options for valentine lists. Both are programmable. (Click…
In my opinion, February is a terrific month simply because it’s a bit of excitement stuck between the rather blah months of January and March. Valentine’s Day makes me happy! Oh sure, you may quibble that it’s a “Hallmark holiday” and that the end result for a teacher is a messy classroom covered with little…
Hang on, I’ve got to step up onto my soapbox. There we go! Now I understand that some folks prefer to categorize this coming Sunday, Valentine’s Day, as a “Hallmark holiday.” In other words, it’s a holiday that is strictly for commercial profit. To me, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and kindness. It’s…
Happy Friday, y’all! Is it only me who mistakenly thinks life will slow down a bit during the winter months of January and February? I seem to trick myself into thinking this each year and then, each year, I’m soooo surprised by how busy I am. No doubt, you’re busy as well. So let’s take…
Stars and stripes, Xs and Os, groundhogs, frogs, masks, broncos, panthers, and fire monkeys? That’s right; February 2016 is filled with special days, events, and monthlong celebrations that include American Heart Month, Black History Month, and National Children’s Dental Health Month. So what’s the surprise? Well, as you know, we have a giveaway right here…
Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and stores are overflowing with valentine candy, cards, and gifts. Did you know that among teachers, children, mothers, wives, sweethearts, and pets (aaaah!), teachers receive the most valentines of all? How sweet is this! Here’s another tasty valentine tidbit. This year’s batch of Sweethearts conversation heart candies…
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Sherwood. Sherwood who? Sherwood like to be your valentine! Best wishes for a rosy and chocolate-covered day! Diane P.S. There’s still time to enter this month’s First Friday Giveaway! You just might win a FREE book from The Mailbox and some colorful markers, too!
Yipes! It just dawned on me that a Valentine’s Day party in today’s classrooms might not include candy. Say it isn’t so! I agree that developing healthful eating habits at a young age is the way to go. However, if I’m being completely honest, I don’t think I can do Valentine’s Day without a piece…