So, when is it reasonable to use the words lanterns and rats in the same sentence? When you’re talkin’ about Chinese New Year 2020, that’s when! This year Chinese New Year begins January 25th. The holiday is based on the Lunar calendar, which means the dates change from year to year. On a Lunar calendar,…
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A Summertime Surprise!
Would you like to win an ePacket from The Mailbox? Sure you would! As a special summertime bonus (for the months of June, July, and August) a pop quiz will be posted here on the blog on the last Friday of the month. Score a 100% on the quiz and you are automatically entered in…
“We Appreciate You” Giveaway #1
Two, four, six, eight—who do we appreciate? You, you, you! Happy first day of National Teacher Appreciation Week! As promised, you are looking forward to five days of giveaways here at The Mailbox Blog! Today’s giveaway prize is a collection of math-related picture books and teacher resource books, a deck of cards, a pack of…
Balloons and Broadway
At some point during Thanksgiving Day morning, you’ll find me sacked out in my favorite chair taking in the sights and sounds of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. One day, I’m hoping to watch the parade from a New York City rooftop and be nose to nose with those totally awesome and humongous caricature…