The Mailbox

The Mailbox We publish ideas and activities that help teachers and parents succeed with students in preschool and grade school - in school settings and at home.

In 1973, Marge and Jake Michel were educators frustrated by the lack of practical, ready-to-use materials for the classroomβ€”so they created resources in their spare time. In 1979, they began publishing The Mailbox, a magazine full of ideas from teachers for teachers. Since then, countless teachers have contributed to The Mailbox products.

Happy Labor Day to the people who do one of the most important jobs there is...teaching. Today, may your only labor be d...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to the people who do one of the most important jobs there is...teaching. Today, may your only labor be deciding between a nap and a snack. Rest up, teachers. You deserve it.

Teachers on the Friday morning before a 3-day weekend: "I am a calm, patient professional."Also teachers: mentally coun...
09/04/2026

Teachers on the Friday morning before a 3-day weekend: "I am a calm, patient professional."

Also teachers: mentally counting down the minutes until dismissal since 9:04 a.m. πŸ˜‚

Happy almost-Labor Day weekend. You've earned every minute of it!

TEACHER TIP: The secret to smooth transitions? Rehearse them like a routine, not a rule. Practice lining up, count it, ...
09/03/2026

TEACHER TIP: The secret to smooth transitions? Rehearse them like a routine, not a rule. Practice lining up, count it, and celebrate beating yesterday's time. Two weeks of practice in September buys you nine months of saved minutes.

Get more transition tips: https://www.themailbox.com/search?q=transition&curriculumArea=3

Make plans to join Amplify Sept. 21–24, 2026, for a FREE professional learning series exploring the strengths and needs ...
09/03/2026

Make plans to join Amplify Sept. 21–24, 2026, for a FREE professional learning series exploring the strengths and needs of K–8 assessments. https://bit.ly/4xwac77

Hello, September! Gold members, your October issue is LIVE.Get a jump-start on next month with pumpkins, fall printables...
09/02/2026

Hello, September! Gold members, your October issue is LIVE.

Get a jump-start on next month with pumpkins, fall printables, editable forms, and skill practice to keep your students learning and engaged.

Log in and see what’s new for your grade!
https://www.themailbox.com/gold

Back-to-school shopping list: βœ‚οΈ scissors, 🧷 glue sticks, and ONE resource that covers the whole year. The Mailbox Gold...
08/26/2026

Back-to-school shopping list: βœ‚οΈ scissors, 🧷 glue sticks, and ONE resource that covers the whole year. The Mailbox Gold powers your classroom with engaging teacher-tested resources that make lesson planning easier. One membership. 12 months of "I've got this." Join today for less than $1 a week!

https://www.themailbox.com/account-membership

Happy National Dog Day! Fun fact: 'the dog ate my homework' has now been fully replaced by 'the Chromebook died.' Some t...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Fun fact: 'the dog ate my homework' has now been fully replaced by 'the Chromebook died.' Some things evolve... excuses are forever. Tag a teacher with a dog who's heard them all!

Looking for a new way to help others succeed? Drexel University's online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program is desi...
08/20/2026

Looking for a new way to help others succeed? Drexel University's online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program is designed for busy educators like you. https://bit.ly/3SouNuH

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