I really do not have a tendency to jump to conclusions and yet… when I read that Friday, September 27, was National Crush Day I jumped. “What fun,” I thought! “We’ll chat about teachers’ past and current crushes. Seems like a lighthearted and fun topic for a Friday blog.” We are still going to share…
Teachers have the best stories! I’ve borrowed two such stories from this site to share with you today. Each one made me smile. Kids are just so honest, funny, and literal. I’m thinkin’ you’re busy preparing for back to school and open house. However, if you’d like to grin with me, take a moment to…
Can you find a common thread linking bikinis, mac and cheese, UFOs, fried chicken, jello, and ice cream? You can add in hot fudge sundaes, emojis, hammocks, hot dogs, kissing, and picnics. Wait, there’s more! Avocados, cheesecake, lipstick, and drum roll—Harry Potter’s birthday! Yeppers, each one is celebrated during the month of July. Some for…
Meet Booker T. Pug. Booker is a reading therapy dog at South Salem Elementary in Covington, Georgia. He has his very own Puppy Palace in the school’s media center that contains a plush puppy bed and comfy seating for one, two, or three young readers. Booker hangs out in the library each school day with…
Aha! Got you to look didn’t I? Just to be clear a “six-pack” is a collection of six objects. Sure it can be six-pack of abs or a six-pack of beverages. It can also be a six-pack of prizes. And that’s what I’m here to tell you about. (I’m grinning, are you?) What’s in our…
It may not be raining where you are today. In fact, it could be snowing! April weather is full of surprises, that’s for sure. One thing that is fairly certain is that April showers will make an appearance at some point. I’ll let you decide whether you’ll be singing in the rain showers or singing…
Here’s some crayon trivia for you. The smell of crayons is the 18th most recognizable scent for adults in the United States. I love the scent of crayons. For me it’s a scent that brings about fond memories. Even today there are occasions for me to retrieve my box of 96 colors from my desk…
Yes, there’s a moose on the loose here at The Mailbox. He seems to be happy, however I’m sure he’ll find a classroom setting much more enjoyable. I will warn you—he does like to be the center of attention! To enter for a chance to win this adorable moose, a book that was written about…
Isn’t this Helpfulness poster adorable? It’s just one poster from a set of twelve kindness posters that is available to download FOR FREE from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. The foundation has also provided printable monthly calendars like the one you see below. And yes—they are FREE too—and can be found below the middle…
Here’s your question: What do tater tots, toothaches, pizza, umbrellas, valentines, presidents, sticky buns, pets, kindness, margaritas, dog biscuits, tortilla chips, chili, clam chowder, and polar bears have in common? Need a little more time to think? Okay, here’s your answer. Each one has a special day that’s celebrated in February. I’m sorry to say…