May Round Up
May 30, 2008
Photo Credit: Per Ola Wiberg
Well, loads of articles have made it into our corner of the blogosphere this past couple of months. In case you’ve fallen behind on your reading, or haven’t had the chance to sign up for our R.S.S. feed, here are a few of the highlights. Read more
Career Hack: Teach to Travel
May 30, 2008
Photo Credit: Nattu
Sign up to save the world and left feeling like a chump after seeing your first paycheck from the local school district? Here’s an alternative way to maximize the perks of your career choice. It only requires a sense of adventure. Read more
Art on the Cheap: Torn Paper Mosaics
May 27, 2008
Photo Credit: Chris Robinson 1945
Teaching in an extreme situation where you are short on everything, including scissors? Here’s a lesson idea I got years ago from a frugal art colleague in Micronesia. Bonus? It’s one of those great lessons that can be used from early primary through high school. Read more
Twenty-five Ways to Say Good Job!
May 26, 2008
Photo Credit: AstroGuyz.Com
Every teacher needs an idea bank of ways to provide positive reinforcement. Looking for a few ideas to keep from sounding repetitive? Read more
International Job Seeking Resource for Teachers: It’s Serious!
May 21, 2008
Photo Credit: Angela 7 Dreams
Looking for an extra employment resource for overseas classroom positions? Here’s one I tried out when we were on the road for a few months, with rather decent results. Read more
More Classroom Hacks for Teaching in the Trenches
May 21, 2008
Photo Credit: Peiqian Long
If you’ve been following this blog all along, you’re already aware that I love to pass along great classroom hacks as soon as I think of or run across them. This is no exception. Read on for some great ideas on getting things done on the cheap and easy. Read more
Learning Centers for Less
May 19, 2008
Photo Credit: Liz Marie
Need some cost conscious ideas for independent, fast working students? Following is a list of my favorite cheapies. Read more
Fantastic Ideas for File Folders
May 18, 2008
Photo Credit: Mooganic
Whether I’m starting fresh or recycling used one, file folders are on my short list for simple, affordable classroom consumables. Bonus? They’re super versatile. Read on for some teacher-friendly ideas. Read more
Shoestring Teaching: The Multipurpose Game Board
May 18, 2008
Photo Credit: Justin
Need a get-the-job-done, dirt cheap option for reviewing content in the classroom? These multipurpose game boards always did it for me. Read on to find out how to make them. Read more
Classroom Uses for the Old Fashioned Clothespin
May 16, 2008
Photo Credit: L. Marie
When it comes to cheap office supplies, clothespins are tough to beat. Bonus? There are loads of things you can use them for in the classroom. Following are just a few. Read more
