I know you love patterns…and you also love center activities! I stumbled upon these cute little Easter basket patterns on our website and knew they would be perfect for some easy-prep ideas. Check out my activities below, and then tell me what you would do with these patterns. Idea #1: Have a child color a…
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Hooray for Dental Health!
I did not win the genetic lottery when it comes to dental health. Even though I obsessively brush and floss, I have more crowns than any royal family. I do realize, however, that without my consistent dentist visits and detailed dental care, my teeth would be much, much worse. So I’m all about the month…
Do It Yourself
I’m currently renovating my house. So to save money, I decided to do part of the renovations myself. I’ve scraped popcorn ceilings, removed wallpaper, sanded and painted cabinetry, and a variety of other jobs that make me value having someone come in to do the work for me. Despite being tired of the process, I…
The Benefits of Coloring
Coloring isn’t something we generally think about very much. But maybe we should, particularly now when stress is on the rise. Coloring has a lot of benefits—for little ones, older children, and adults! It’s a great way to relax and the repetitive movement can be soothing. Also, it’s an easy way to get a quick…
Great Ideas!
I’m currently working on a task at The Mailbox® that involves spreadsheets listing all our activities. I can’t begin to describe the size of these spreadsheets. They’re big enough that my eyes are starting to blur. But my heart is happy seeing how many wonderful activities we have available to help you in the classroom!…
The Bugs are Back!
There was a fly in my carport yesterday. This is the first buggy critter I’ve seen in a couple months, and I’m just not ready for them to come back. There are a lot of bugs here in North Carolina, and most of them seem to like me far more than I like them. It…
Christmas in July
I was searching for a blog topic for today when I stumbled across some interesting information: Today is Clement C. Moore’s birthday. “Who?” you ask. (To be honest, I asked the same thing.) Clement C. Moore (July 15, 1779–July 10, 1863) is the man who wrote, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” which was originally titled,…
That’s Funny!
Tim Conway, the legendary comedian, passed away last week. When I found out, I spent some time watching some of his best outtakes from The Carol Burnett Show. They’re hilarious! If you’ve never watched them, you really should. Laughter is the best medicine. It relaxes the body and relieves stress. So when we can combine laughter…
“Dino-mite” Birthdays!
While looking up author birthdays recently, I made a discovery! Mark Teague, the children’s book illustrator, had a birthday yesterday on February 10th. Jane Yolen, the prolific children’s book author, has her birthday today on February 11th. Mark and Jane collaborated on the well-known dinosaur series of picture books. So let’s celebrate their collective…
Wash Your Hands
Today is Global Hand Washing Day! Have you ever been in a public restroom and noticed that not all people wash their hands? This has happened to me on occasion, and I have all I can do to stop myself from yelling, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING??” Because we, as teachers, know that hand washing is…