Rubber Bands in the Classroom
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: B. Melcher
After a post I wrote on this subject a while back for Wise Bread, I started thinking about their use in the classroom and just how often educators put them into play. Here’s a quick rundown of a few ideas I’ve tried over the years. Read more
Teacher Strike Looming in England and Wales
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Editor B.
In an article posted today on BBC World News, over two thousand schools are predicted to close to some extent. Projected date? This Thursday. What threatens such an expansive occurrence of empty classrooms? Read more
Green Teaching: Page Protectors to the Rescue
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: TXD
Wanting to do your ecological part in the classroom and needing to conserve supplies at the same time? Then maybe it’s time to give some serious consideration to repurposing the standard paper sheet protector. Read more
Extreme Teaching: What’s in YOUR Bomb Bag?
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: P. Body
Those of you used to teaching under nearly constant threat of evac will be used to these. For those who are only starting to explore the overseas option of working in intense locations, this article will be a primer. Either group will likely benefit from the list of ideas. Read on for some strategies to make the unexpected classroom evacuation process as smooth as possible. Read more
Teaching Ideas for Old Phone Books
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: How Can I Recycle This?
When I taught in Micronesia, the phone company came at the start of every year to donate extras of the previous year’s book. In a school district that had very little in terms of a materials budget, this was one of those rare times when I had a full class set of anything. Here are my top picks for using these great freebies in the classroom. Read more
Skip the Insanity: Open House Ideas for Real People
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Miss K.
Did open house creep up on you again this year? Your secret is safe with me. Read on for some strategies to help you pull off a successful evening on the fly. Read more
Beverage Box Ideas for Starving School Teachers
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Lorentey
If you’re like most teachers, free is your favorite price when it comes to classroom resource materials. Enter the humble cardboard beverage flats. Read more
Cooking in the Classroom: Three Simple Recipes
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Pink Hats, Red Shoes
Primary level instructors tend to work this in for thematic purposes. However, even older students can enjoy an unexpected treat occasionally. Whatever your reasons for wanting to whip something up at school, here are three simple recipes to get you started. Read more
Fund Raising Ideas for High Schools
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Vagawi
Let’s tell it like it is. High school professionals tend to get the short end of the stick when it comes to cool idea resources. In fact, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard the complaint. So secondary teachers, this one’s for you! Read on for a list of unexpected and high income generating ideas to raise money with your high school students. Read more
Year Long Bulletin Board Ideas
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Fred Hsu
Staying late on a Friday night to cut out thirty-eight individual paper apples when you could be on a date? Looking to regain a life while still feeling like you’re going the distance for your job? I hear you. This list includes some of the ideas I found most helpful during my years in the trenches. Read more
