Open When letter ideas perfect for your loved one who lives far away. What to put inside your open when letters. Open now, Open when you need to laugh.

Found the perfect fitting pair of jeans, but aren't fond of the ankle-hugging look? Whether you want to convert straight leg jeans to accommodate boots or make a fashionable pair of bell bottoms, putting your sewing skills to work will...

Great ideas for free preschool games! Perfect inside or outside, during circle time, at home, or to develop gross motor and critical listening skills.

Why was the math book so unhappy? Because ... it's got problems!

Art ideas for kids and families that are HILARIOUS!

Kids Learn about Andy Warhol and Pop Art by recreating his art using this fun and simple activity. Add to your child's knowledge of Art History in a fun way!

The Best Dad Jokes that will have the family belly laughing. We found the Best Dad Jokes, not just ok ones, but the Best Dad Jokes, The corniest of them all!

Book week or halloween, here are 27+ awesome teacher group costume ideas that any teaching team would love to dress up as. The children will love it too.

“Courtney had the idea of re-enacting the scene of the [1976] movie Carrie.” On the 25th anniversary of Live Through This, photographer Ellen von Unwerth opens up about its instantly recognisable cover

Explore front door color ideas for a white house such as sage green, bold royal blue, or warm golden yellow to enhance the curb appeal.

Get ready for the best, most creative, most EPIC painting ideas for kids you have ever seen! Because ... well, February. February is definitely a month that requires some fun and loads of bright colours too. If you have preschoolers or toddlers who love when Mama gets that paint out, have we got some fun

Are you looking for the best sarcastic quotes? Look no further! Here are 235 funny sarcasm quotes and sayings to make you laugh.

This little girl loves talking to her dad. When this 16 month old baby got a call from her daddy dearest, she just couldn't bring herself to give the phone back to her mama. As she starts talking in her own language, you can't help but melt. Her enthusiastic phone call is surely going to

Laughing doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter has been clinically proven to strengthen your immune system, activate and relieve your stress response and stimulate many organs. In this article we cover: Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine 10 Benefits of Laughter Tips for Adding Humour to your Facility 12 Activities to Make People Laugh The Importance Of Laughter In Long Term Care Facilities ›

Get your kindergarten students up and moving with this list of fun no contact circle games. They are perfect for brain breaks!

Guest Blog Post By Sam Bradford During my student teaching, I tried to observe as many different teachers as possible. All grade levels, all subjects--my goal was to find the teachers whose classes the students put a little extra pep in their step to get to. Then, with my own eyes and ears, I tried to figure out what made those classes successful. I’ll never forget the way one teacher used a quote wall, and how it single-handedly built community, created an engaging atmosphere, and solidified important concepts. I’ve spent the last thirteen years experimenting with the concept, and I’d like to share my findings with you. As with any powerful educational tool, the concept is simple and the technology is simpler. All you need is a whiteboard, a marker, and human beings. Here’s the idea: the teacher sets aside a portion of wall space for interesting quotes that students say in class over the course of the year. You get to determine what “interesting” means. When the moment happens, you allow the student to write the quote on the board and sign their name. As the year progresses, the space slowly fills with quotes. It seems like such a trifling concept, doesn’t it? I think it’s often the trifling concepts that make the difference between classes students tolerate versus classes that allow students to thrive. Let’s examine a sample of what’s at play with such a concept. First of all, not to get too Paulo Freire on you, but it democratizes the classroom by giving students a voice. It’s not the teacher’s words that go on the wall; it’s theirs. Their words have the power to adorn the classroom. Think about buildings with other people’s quotes on the walls. They are often important places, right? Places of worship, courthouses, state capitals. Shouldn’t classrooms be as important as those other spaces? And what if your words were that worthy to be immortalized in an important place? Furthermore, it encourages students to be clever. They now have an incentive to sound smart, to experiment with wordplay, to be original, to think, to get a laugh out of their peers and teacher. There is so much social cache, even with twelfth graders, to be the one who gets to go to the board and write their quote. There’s a subtle sub-point here as well: notice that I wrote “get a laugh out of their peers and teacher.” We’re always going to have students who act out for attention (I was that student), but a quote wall creates a structured environment for that acting out to happen in a productive way that’s on the teacher’s terms. The student who struggles with, as my fifth-grade report card stated, “attention-seeking antics,” is no longer saying funny things in spite of you. They’re saying things to get on the wall, and that will inevitably change what subjects and language they give their efforts to in order to get that attention. It also encourages spontaneity and being in the moment--that’s both for you and for them. You never know when that quote will come. You’ll never guess what question will receive the pithy answer. The effect is that it rouses both teacher and student from “going through the motions.” You will be shocked at how students will so eloquently capture a concept, and with the quote on the wall, it reinforces it for everybody. Most importantly, quote walls wake us up to celebrate little joys and remember that we’re in the presence of human beings, and human beings are marvelous, infinitely interesting things. If you’re sold on the concept, which I hope you are, here are some tips and tricks I’ve found over the years: At the end of the year or semester (or whenever you run out of space), type up the quotes and print them out, posting them off to the side as a time-stamped Wall of Fame. I have gotten traction with students over this--reading the things their peers said last semester. I have a “quote of the week,” which is usually something inspiring I get from what we’ve read or, frankly, from the internet. Daily would be too much--a weekly quote I can commit to. To me, teaching is kind of like troll fishing--you throw out as many lines of connection as possible, and wait and hope that something resonates with someone. I rarely, if ever, mention the quote, but I have had student feedback that said “I always looked forward to seeing what the new quote of the week would be.” You get to set the standard for a good quote. I teach in high school, where sarcasm works effectively for some of my colleagues. My style is more on the Mr. Rogers side of the spectrum, so the quotes I allow never involve putting another person down, no matter how artfully done. Once the year settles in, the students sometimes petition for other students, which, to me, further democratizes the classroom. I love it when I hear a student say, “Oh, Mr. Bradford, that quote should definitely go on the wall!” As long as it’s appropriate (see point above), I don’t have a problem with it. You can use the quote wall as an internal equity diagnostic: are you favoring one section over another? One gender over another? As you’re planning for the new year, set aside some space on your wall. See what happens! Related Blog Posts After 12 Years of Teaching, I've Found That Norms are Better Than Rules. This is Why. Hey, English Teachers, I Planned Your First Week Back To School

Your elf will have loads of fun and the kids will have lots of laughs with these cheeky elf ideas.

I teach reading at an elementary school. I love what I do! I wanted to share some "ways to praise" that we use in my classroom. These aren't my own ideas just the ones my students love. And here's how it looks: { I look FABULOUS! } Click HERE for printable. =) In what ways do YOU praise?

Spice up your Instagram captions or Facebook memes with these hilarious sassy quotes.

Charming, fun, and yet just the right amount of salty, curse words from the 1950s have a certain extra somethin' that many modern day insults seem to lack. Our four letter words and other caustic phrases get the point across, and they certainly have…

Inspired by Chrome for Mac OS free interactive slides template. Perfect for Choice boards or as a weekly agenda. Gather all your resources in jusy one place!

Ahh, the wonders of being young. The following video shows how growing up affects us deeply, by showing adults turning themselves into babies for a day. The amazing party that ensues is surely something to behold. You should see what happens! And don't miss on the baby that drinks chocolate milk, it's too adorable to

There are plenty of activities for camp, and one of the best activities is incorporating funny camp skits. These funny camp skits are sure to get a laugh!

There is so much about Australia that I love, however, I have always been interested in the beautiful art of our indigenous Australians . With this in mind I thought it might be fun for Possum and I to make our own version of the traditional musical instruments called clapping sticks. Suggested Age: 2 years + You will […]

Sarcasm is the sharpest wit. There's nothing like a clever put-down to convey contempt. Here are 21 sarcasm quotes to make you smile.

Take heed. 20 common mistakes that first time visitors (always) make when planning a trip to Ireland. Avoid looking like a typical tourist - It's a Drama!

Last updated on March 31st, 2020 at 08:45 amTake a break from watching the news or Netflix and invest in yourself! These are, in my opinion, the best TED talks that can change your life and the way you think. I’m definitely going through all the stages now. First, it was whining, now it’s looking […]

Are you looking for the best short and funny quotes? Look no further! Here is our huge list of quotes that can make you laugh.

It's time to start making love! I mean... making sure your loved ones feel loved! Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so get making some adorable Valentine's amigurumi patterns to show your kids, your spouse, your friends, your fiance, your co-workers how you feel! Check out these adorable Valentine's amigurumi patterns that are perfect

The Pigeon has to go to school and he's not happy about it! In fact, he's worried. Help kids kick their first-day fears with these fun ideas!

Traditional Australian bread

Winston Churchill was a man of action and vision,

If you’re like most people, you respond with “Good” when someone asks how you’re doing. Spice things up with witty and funny responses.

If you've never played Pictionary, it's time to give it a try. Check out these word lists for some clue ideas, and get drawing!