The Mailbox® and Curriculum Standards

All our editors are former teachers. We understand that every minute counts in today's classroom. When you open a publication from The Mailbox, you can be confident that the ideas inside will help you meet your state's standards. Our grade-specific ideas and activities are designed to engage your students with new ways to teach them the core skills they're required to learn.

Teachers have trusted The Mailbox publications for more than 30 years. Here's why:

• The Mailbox Covers the Skills That Matter Most.
  We've studied state standards across the country and the objectives found in Reading First and the "Head Start Child Outcomes Framework." Our books and magazines help you teach the key core skills at every grade level.
• We Provide Practical Ideas.
  We know that your time is valuable. That's why we help you with practical, ready-to-go activities that work in your classroom every time with minimal prep time.
• Our Activities Are Grade-Specific.
  Our editors apply their teaching experience to every single idea to make sure it's developmentally and grade-level appropriate. Our materials make differentiating instruction easier.
• The Mailbox Magic® Makes Learning Fun and Exciting.
  We all know that engaged students learn more. That's why The Mailbox offers fresh, creative ideas, activities, and skill builders to grab your students' attention and to help them learn the core skills found in your state's standards.
• Our Ideas and Activities Are Teacher-Tested.
  Each and every idea featured in our books and magazines is written by a teacher who knows what it's like to be in your shoes. We test all our ideas to make sure they will really work in your classroom.

The Mailbox can help you get your students ready for the next step, whether it's the next test, the next grade, or the next day of learning with you.