Dear Humans,

We’re learning about surface area today. When I think about surface area, I think about wrapping paper and presents. Just don’t count the extra scraps that I always seem to end up with.

I could be wrong, but when I was a kid, the back side of wrapping paper never had grid lines on it. That made it difficult to cut straight lines and figure out how much paper you needed. Now, I see those little grid lines on every roll. Someone had the really simple idea of putting lines on the back so it’s easier to measure and cut.

I think most good ideas are really simple ideas. And they’re sitting out there in plain sight, waiting for us to pick them up.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck