This Week's Distractions

  1. Times Table Wristbands and Tips for Mathematics Teachers

    Times Table Wristbands and Tips for Mathematics Teachers
    times table wristbandsIf you’re like most mathematics teachers, you may have a challenge on your hands when you teach the times tables. Rote learning—or writing endless facts over and over—just won’t cut it for most of your students. Here are some tips that can help you reach students of varied learning styles and abilities: Set Measurable Goals First of all, set measurable goals. When you offer a big prize to students who learn all of their times tables from 1 to 12 in a given amount of time, it may motivate a few gifted students. But how do you reach those for whom learning the entire set of multiplication facts seems like an insurmountable task? Teach the times tables by breaking them up into easily learned chunks. The most logical way: teach one family of multiplication facts at a time. Continue reading →
  2. 5 Reasons Why Silicone Wristbands are Perfect for Halloween

    Halloween is almost upon us, which means it is party time. Few times of year lend themselves so perfectly to a good old fashioned knees-up asHalloween, with its tricks and treats, its scary costumes, and the general feeling that literally anything could happen.If you are planning on throwing a Halloween party this year, be sure to remember one thing;  glow...
  3. Wristbands Support National Day of Action Against Bullying

    Wristbands Support National Day of Action Against Bullying
    Action Against Bullying Handband is using their popular Say No to Bullying wristbands to lend support to the fifth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, slated for Friday March 20, 2015. This annual day provides a focus for all schools to say "Bullying. No Way!" and to strengthen their existing everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay at any time. While some folks may attempt to paint it as ‘part of growing up’, it has become clear that bullying is both a dangerous and emotionally damaging practice. Including actions such as threatening behavior, physical or verbal attacks, spreading rumors, or deliberately excluding someone from a group or activity, it’s been shown to cause long lasting damage in addition to the distress experienced as it happens. Continue reading →
  4. ‘I’m bored Mum’ … (Hint: Handbands help)

    handband custom silicone wristbands…and other variations on the theme are all you’re hearing these school holidays already no doubt!  We are the money tree, the entertainment officer and the chef all rolled into one (glorious) package. Continue reading →
  5. Holiday season ideas

    Holiday season ideasThe most fun about Christmas and the holiday season is the memories you give your kids.  Dressing the tree, the big deal meal on the day itself and maybe the other traditions and events you create yourself which become your holiday season ideas repertoire. Cheap & Easy Holiday Season Ideas How about making a gingerbread house for Christmas with the kids? They'll love the drama of it all, it's not actually that hard and hey presto, you've created a brand new tradition in your house and built something really tasty to treat the relatives with into the bargain. Here's how the folk at epicurious do it (easy to follow recipe - don't worry!)  Are you still quivering with horror at what to buy various people for Christmas and the new year period? How about a foodie centred spree? Guessing what decorative items people want or need is next to impossible; letting them discover some brand new taste is wonderful!   Here are some ideas on how to do it and what to get. Of course, the holiday season is all about parties Continue reading →

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