Archive for May, 2006

Toyota Sends U.S. Teachers to Japan

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

This sounds like an amazing opportunity… click here to read a full article about Toyota’s International Teacher Program and how you can possibly travel abroad as well!

Ford is Giving Away Free Gas

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

In an effort to attract new car buyers, Ford is giving away $1,000 gas cards with the purchase of a new vehicle. If you’re in the market to buy a new car, this sounds like a nice perk!

“You Have Unused Items on Your Desktop”… I KNOW! Geez.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Are you sick of those little help balloons that constantly pop up on your desktop? Here’s how to get rid of them forever.

What’s Your Favorite Summer Read?

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

It’s getting to be that time again… free summer days, lawn chairs, and trips to the beach. I am currently reading CASH by Johnny Cash. So far, it comes highly recommended by yours truly. Anyone have another suggestion for a great summer read?

Dirty Emails?

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

I found this and it gave me a little chuckle:
When naughty-word filters were first put into use, they were not particularly sophisticated and as a result I found myself most cruelly treated. My last name is “Dick”, and for a few months couldn’t send any email at all. Still my wife’s email client […]

Helping Your Student Leaders Get Organized

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

I found this great post:
“The student leaders that I work with often struggle to make the most of meeting times. They schedule meetings, attend meetings, and often participate in meetings. But when it comes to leading a meeting, they wonder how to be more effective.
I’ve created a one-page tool called the MPOW (meeting […]

Download a Simple Budget Spreadsheet for Excel

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

We all know that teachers aren’t known for their big-dollar paychecks, so a simple budget plan is often necessary for a lot of us. Click here to create your own easy-to-use spreadsheet.

Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Check out this comprehensive website full of great ideas for all grade levels.

Organizing Your Classroom

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

I came across a great book entitled “Classroom Spaces That Work.” It is filled with practical ideas for:
* Arranging furniture
* Establishing pathways
* Selecting and organizing materials
* Eliminating clutter
* Storing supplies
* […]

Financial Tips for Women (and men)

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

According to Bankrate.com, “While neither gender has an exclusive lock on money management skills, the financial deck is stacked against women. They earn about three-quarters of what men make. In a divorce, they get less of the assets and more of the children.”
Click here for twelve steps to personal financial success.