Really Bad Jokes

Really Bad Jokes 22/10/2008 – Not, as far as I have seen, bad taste – just plain daft. Could be useful for looking at word play.

Funology — The Science of Having Fun!

Funology — The Science of Having Fun! 30/7/08 – “science experiments, quizzes, trivia … all kinds of great learning activities.” I agree, this is a superb site for children to use by themselves, or for teachers to use in the classroom. Puzzles, challenges, science experiments, magic tricks, maths magic and jokes.

Mathematical Challenges for Year 5 and Year 6

Mathematical Challenges for Year 5 and Year 6 28/6/08 – Maths puzzles for Years 5 & 6, on the Lancashire GfL site. There are also links to resources for children from Year 1 to Year 4.

Very cool clock

Very cool clock 4/6/08 – digits move round clockwise, other numbers create the shape and form of the clock. Very useful for teaching time, as it’s updated live.

Design your own playground

Playspace consultation tool 20/5/08 – Design your own playground. Aimed at KS2 and KS3 children, this DCSF site also solicits users’ opinions on playgrounds.

Drama Warm Up Ideas

Drama Warm Up Ideas 20/4/08 – On the Scout website, these Campfire Skits (500 of them) look like enjoyable ways for children to get into character.

Hand Bell Hero – VML

Hand Bell Hero – VML tags: Christmas, time.fillers 7/4/08 – Like Guitar Hero using handbells for Christmas tunes.