A collection of stuff that's humourous, weird or just interesting. Some of it may be useful for working in schools and the rest is just for fun.

The 10 most amazing sand sculptures in the world

Thursday 24th Jan, 2008 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Other, Break

As a kid you probably enjoyed making sandcastles on the beach but did you ever think sandcastles could be so big, so elaborate or intricate? These sand sculptures are typically made using river sand, which is a finer material when compared with beach sand and therefore more

Binocular Soccer

Tuesday 22nd Jan, 2008 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Other, Break, Extra Curricular, Lunchtime Activities

It’s hard not to love this crazy version of football, with each player only being able to see through a pair of binoculars strapped to their face. I have this down as a game for a summer camp this year, though I’d love to arrange a match one lunchtime at school. How about teachers

How NOT to use Powerpoint

Saturday 17th Nov, 2007 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Other, Break, Curricular, Assemblies

Don McMillan gives a short comedy sketch around powerpoint presentations and the common mistakes that people make. Apart from being very funny, it’s a useful reminder for anyone taking a lesson or assembly.

The Cartoon Church

Thursday 8th Nov, 2007 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Other, Break, Extra Curricular, Lunchtime Activities

http://www.cartoonchurch.com A wealth of Christian cartoons with a small licence fee if you want to reproduce them or use them in your work.

Jib Jab

Wednesday 7th Nov, 2007 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Other, Break, Curricular, Assemblies

http://www.jibjab.com/starring_you This is fantastic! Upload a photo of yourself (or anyone else) and you can create movies in which you dance the can-can or do the hula. Would make a great item for a school assembly.

Noisegames

Tuesday 6th Nov, 2007 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Secondary, Break, Extra Curricular, Lunchtime Activities

http://www.noisegames.com A collection on online games that all involve noise in some way.  There’s some great stuff here including games where you can play around with electric guitars and drums. there’s even a drumming dog? Some good ideas here for competitions you could run in a

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Prayerfeeder

Monday 5th Nov, 2007 by Chris Curtis
Categories: Other, Break, Extra Curricular, Lunchtime Activities

http://www.prayerfeeder.com A brilliant idea. You set up a prayer network and the things you’d like people to pray for, and then invite family, friends or anyone else to join your network. Their prayers will automatically be added to your prayerfeed.

Asbo Jesus

Sunday 4th Nov, 2007 by Chris Curtis
Categories: 16+, Other, Young Leaders, Break, Extra Curricular, Lunchtime Activities, Therapeutic Resource

http://asbojesus.wordpress.com Jon Birch’s brilliant cartoons that have a way of digging at our prejudices and assumptions about life and faith.

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