I learned something new about February this morning! We all know that the month is packed with celebrations and special events. And this February there’s even an extra day to celebrate—Leap Day on February 29th! What was news to me is that February is the only month of the year that a full moon may…
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The First, First Friday Giveaway of 2020
Can there possibly be a dozen different colors of dry erase markers? You bet! When I saw this 12-pack of multi-color dry erase markers I quietly squealed with delight! I love colorful pens, pencils, and markers of all kinds, and I’m thinking most teachers do too. This month’s giveaway also includes eight handy-dandy glue sticks…
A Very Merry First Friday Giveaway
Jolly old St. Nicholas, it is time to say, That our blog will once again, have a giveaway! This month’s prize is lots of fun—books for kids to share, Markers you can surely use and a fluffy bear. To enter for a chance to win, simply see below. Answer one quick question please, right…
A “Dino-Mite” First Friday Giveaway!
This month’s First Friday Giveaway is definitely something to ROAR about! It started with a pack of 18 colorful Expo dry erase markers. Then I went looking for a couple of fun books for back to school. Two dinosaur books would do nicely. Then I found an adorable plush T-Rex—and well, you know what happened…
A “Moose-tastic” First Friday Giveaway
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…
Two Giveaways in One!
Yep, you read that right! This month our First Friday Giveaway is, well, double! When you leave your answer to the question below you will be entered for a chance to win our First Friday Giveaway prize which is pictured. (Isn’t that penguin adorable? He’s soooo plump!) You will also be vying to be the…
First Friday Giveaway!
Happy Groundhog Day! Today’s First Friday Giveaway is happening whether or not our furry rodent friend Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow today. I’m personally hoping no shadow is in sight. What is in plain sight on this second day of February is a swanky zippered plastic pouch filled with #2s, glue sticks, colorful markers and…
Super-Duper Dice
My students loved activities that included a die or dice. I usually used the standard dot ones. When an activity required letters, math symbols, or a different set of numbers I grabbed my roll of masking tape and made the adjustments. There were occasions when I cut out, labeled, folded, and taped together a die…
Double-Your-Fun First Friday Giveaway
Bring on the confetti! Here at The Mailbox Blog we are having a double giveaway. Yes, you read that correctly—a double giveaway! And here’s why. It’s the first Friday of June and that of course means it’s giveaway time. Yippee! Our second celebration has to do with the number of comments left right here on…
First Friday Giveaway!
It’s the first Friday in February, and that means it’s giveaway time! This month’s giveaway is all about color—colorful pens, colorful markers, colorful stickers, colorful notepads. Oh, and there’s also an adorable plush giraffe that’s looking for a home. The giraffe appeared in the Dr. Seuss tale And to Think That I Saw It on…