This new section of the website is devoted to the ideas that are contained in the book, Tools & Toys: Fifty Fun Ways to Love Your Class.
You'll find the link for this week's idea shown below.
Week of April 19, 2010
Idea of the Week #27: Rainbow Handwriting Award
This post has been removed. As it stated on the Idea of the Week main page, the ideas are only being posted for one week. Hence, the title: Idea of the Week.
When the timer shows all zeroes--which occurs on Sunday--the idea will not longer be available for viewing.
Previous Posts
Idea #26: Extra Papers (April 12)
Idea #25: Blackline Marker (April 5)
Idea #24: While You Were Out (March 29)
Idea #23: E.T. Chart (March 22)
Idea #22: Number Stickers (March 15)
Idea #21: Roll-A-Matic (March 1)
Idea #20: Collating Folders (February 22)
Idea #19: Clip 'Em, Danno! (February 15)
Idea #18: Ignoring Someone (February 8)
Idea #17: Today Folder (February 1)
Idea #16: Red Basket (January 25)
Idea #15: Student Bulletin (January 18)
Idea #14: Student Assistance Survey (January 11)
Idea #13: Neon Necklace (January 4)
Idea #12: Bonus Box (December 7)
Idea #11: Clay in a Can (November 30)
Idea #10: Counseling Center (November 23)
Idea #9: Moment of Silence (November 16)
Idea #8: Return to Sender (November 9)
Idea #7: Clothespin Check Off List (November 2)
Idea #6: Name Tag Signs (October 26)
Idea #5: Lining Up After Recess (October 19)
Idea #4: Starburst Math (October 12)
Idea #3: Classroom Clean Up (October 5)
Idea #2: Team Cards (September 28)
Idea #1: Post Me (September 21)
April 26 - August 31, 2010
Idea of the Week Hiatus
I need to take a break from the Idea of the Week postings.
The Class Cards iPhone app is really starting to ramp up and it's taking a major portion of my time. In addition to fine tuning the functions and features so that it ends up being what I want it to be, I'm also having to create the graphics, produce a user's guide, and develop a new web site to support the teachers who will be using it.
Something had to give, and I'm afraid it had to be Idea of the Week.
My hope is that I'll have it up and running in August. If so, I'll be happy. I've learned, though, that when it comes to the completion of projects, I usually under-estimate how much time is needed. Consequently, I decided to give myself a bit of a cushion and avoid the stress of unrealistic deadlines.
Regards,
Rick
