Playmobil Teacher Grant Program

As if the super-cool, completely furnished Playmobil School Building wasn't enough, Playmobil wants to help real teachers too! Back by popular demand, Playmobil is offering the Teachers Grant Program, of which you can find information here.

This grant program encourages teachers to send in lesson plans that incorporate using Playmobil toys to help teach children. Everyone knows it is more fun to learn through play, and Playmobil is awarding unique lesson plans that focus on imagination and creativity. Be sure to let any teachers for grades Pre-K to 3rd grade know! The deadline is February 28th, 2011.

Free Greeting Cards for Teachers

Tiny Prints is offering teachers some cards to help with their school preparation. Use coupon code APPLE2010. Offer expires Oct. 31, 2010.

Food For Thought for Teachers

Tonight was Parent Night at my son's public school. Husband, son and I went on a scavenger hunt in son's classroom--which is a great idea for all parties.

There was a lovely quote I thought I would share that was put on all students' desks for parents to take.

"We can learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors yet beautiful in their own way...but they all have to learn to live side by side in the same box." -----Anonymous Quote

Great activity for your class:

Son's teacher printed this quote on card stock with one crayon taped to the paper. On the bottom of the sheet, son's teacher wrote: "Welcome to our classroom...where we are all learning the importance of one another."