What do glue sticks, sticky note pads, and stickers all have in common? You guessed it—they all have sticking power! I’m hoping you have a minute to stick around too. You see, all you need to do is leave your answer to one of the questions below and you’ll be entered for a chance to…
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Does This Ruffle Your Feathers?
A new school year always brings change: new students, new curriculum, new goals, staff changes, new district-wide policies and the list goes on. We all know that change is difficult. Yet, there is one change in our local school district of 69 elementary schools that has baffled teachers and ruffled quite a few feathers. In…
It’s Giveaway Time!
It’s the first Friday in August and you know what that means—it’s hot and it’s time for a giveaway! This month’s back-to-school prize pack includes a super fun “flip the flap” informational dinosaur book, a five-pack of colorful gel pens, a 24-pack of presharpened #2s, a pair of magnetic clips, a five-pack of colorful clothespins,…
First Friday Giveaway and MORE
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…
It’s a First Friday Giveaway!
For March’s First Friday Giveaway I asked y’all to name which school supplies you would need to restock before the end of the school year. I read carefully and I went shopping! The giveaway prize for this month is an assortment of much needed school supplies. Of course you’ll need to answer a question to…
It’s Giveaway Time Already!
One benefit of a short February is that the First Friday Giveaway for March is here sooner rather than later! So what’s on the prize table for this month? Drumroll, please. The winner of this month’s giveaway will receive a very special cupcake. Unfortunately the cupcake isn’t edible—however, what’s inside this pretty little cupcake is…
Organizing Student Supplies
Is there a teacher who doesn’t love brand-new school supplies? Perhaps, but I wouldn’t put money on it. Well, let me clarify. I believe most teachers get a charge out of new school supplies—just like kiddos do. What can be troubling for teachers is what to do with the avalanche of school supplies that arrive…
100 Uses for Sticky Notes
I’ll start with a disclaimer. This blog does not include 100 uses for sticky notes. It does include 14 uses, and I feel certain the list can grow substantially with your help! I know you use ‘em! Tell us how! Also, if you’d like to enter to win some sticky notes, check out our First…
It’s Giveaway Time!
It’s the first Friday in June, and this means…drumroll, please…it’s GIVEAWAY time here at The Mailbox Blog. Check out this bright orange “Be the Difference” bag from The Mailbox. This bag could be yours! Of course, if you win the bag, you’ll need to remove all the super cool school supplies that are inside of…