We at The Mailbox® hope you’re enjoying a much deserved winter break! This school year has added an extra challenge on top of your already challenging career. May the new year bring a sense of peace, health, and happiness to you and your family.
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Memememe Time
When you read this blog I can promise you one thing—I won’t be at my desk. No, I won’t be at the printer or in the ladies room either. I’ll be home for a few days of what I’m calling my memememe time. It’s just two days, however when these two days are paired with…
Winter Break To-Do List
Many of you have started your winter break and others will be starting it soon. Congratulations for making it through the crazy month of December! With super-excited children, lots of sugar, and a crazy schedule, I know that you’re probably both exhausted and a little twitchy. So what should you do to recover over winter…
It’s Winter Break!
Hooray, yippee-skippee, and bravo! It’s holiday break which means it’s okay to let your hair down! You know, flop down on the couch and not feel guilty. Join your friends for lunch in a real restaurant. Oh, and hang up (or bury) that teacher bag. The bag is off limits for at least a week….
Zzzz….
Check out these sweet photos. Will you be spending part of your winter vacation like this? I’m sure hoping I will be. Last weekend, I actually fell asleep in a movie theater. It’s one thing to snooze through a movie on your own couch—but in a theater! I guess the hustle and bustle of the…
Beware the Full Moon
It’s the perfect storm, my teacher friends. What am I talking about? There’s a full moon and the holidays are almost here. These two events coinciding may cause the following symptoms in your students: Amnesia in regards to all previous rules learned in the classroom Uncontrollable urges to blurt out completely irrelevant information The inability…
And We’re Back!
My holiday vacation is over, and I’m back at my desk. Now I would like to say that I jumped out of bed this morning with enthusiasm, but I never jump out of bed with enthusiasm. Plus I totally messed up my sleep schedule over my winter vacation. Apparently, my natural sleep schedule is from…
RELAX!
It’s official—you need to relax over winter break. But don’t take my word for it. Check out this article on avoiding burnout. Fortunately for you, I have several suggestions for relaxation. Here you go: Kim’s Official Relaxation Recommendations 1. Take a bubble bath. You get bonus points if you read a book while relaxing in…
Yabinga and Penguins
Today, I’m introducing the word yabinga to the teaching community. (Hopefully, Merriam-Webster is paying attention!) The word yabinga is an expression of survival, relief, and pure joy. In teacher speak, it means “Yay, baby, it’s winter break!” Go ahead and give it a try. Yabinga! Feels good, doesn’t it? Hey, if you’re looking for a…
Who Is It?
School’s out for a few days! Are those yippees, hoorays, and darn skippies I’m hearing from far and wide? I know your brains need a break, but I can’t resist this fun little quiz to find out how well you know your hosts of The Mailbox Blog! Take the quiz, tally your points (one point…