Joel collects ideas. Now it's time to share.
Joel spends a lot of time at schools around North America. He's always on the lookout for GREAT ideas - activities, programs, physical things, or anything else that makes life more fun, more thoughtful, and more colourful.
Here are a few neat ideas that he's picked. Read them. Try them. Like them.
Here are a few neat ideas that he's picked. Read them. Try them. Like them.
Ideas for Classrooms
Take a Stretch Break
- Texting for Change - Special Cell-Phone Privilege for Social Awareness Campaign
- Award Gum Chewing Privileges
- "What's My Weather Today?" - Interactive & fun way to build awareness of moods (for students & teacher)
- Music during Seatwork time - award DJ privileges
- Fruit Bowl in classroom - well nourished = attentive
Ideas for Schools
Artwork by a Grad Class
- Paint the Ceiling Tiles
- Coffee in the Library
- Lunchtime Concerts
- Video Contest - highlight a social cause/theme
- Break Dancer Showcase
- Positive Messages on the bathroom mirrors: "You are Beautiful", "Those pants make you look great!"
Ideas for Communities
Outdoor Classroom, Inuvik, NWT
- Yoga in the Park
- Honourary Citizen Ritual
- Art Crawl - monthly?
- Skateboarding Showcase & Competition
- "Behind the Scenes" Tours of old buildings
WANT MORE?
Email iwantthebook@joelhilchey.com
Be the first to hear about the upcoming book:
Play With Mousetraps
(& 49 other unconventional ideas)
Be the first to hear about the upcoming book:
Play With Mousetraps
(& 49 other unconventional ideas)