Icebreakers, Warmups, Energizers, Transitions. By Request: Harry Potter, Water

["Carey, Peter" <carey.peter@cathednet.wa.edu.au>]

Sites

Basics of Three Ball Juggling
http://www.funnyjuggler.com/juggling/
Anyone who is willing to spend a half of an hour or so picking up dropped
balls, can learn to juggle using these animated instructions.

The Instant Juggler Manual
http://yoyoguy.com/info/ball/index2.html
These instructions will teach you exercises so you can juggle 3 balls.

Free Juggling Instructions
http://www.jugglenow.com/juggling-instructions.html
Print out these instructions so you can easily read through them on your
own time, off the computer.

Icebreakers and Energisers
http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/classmanagement/icebreakers.html
These activities can be used for beginning of the year activities,
energizers for breaks during standardized tests, team building activities,
etc.

Educational Icebreakers
http://adulted.about.com/od/icebreakers/
Icebreakers to facilitate introductions and warm-ups to a topic.

ESL Icebreakers
http://www.eslflow.com/ICEBREAKERSreal.html
Collection of links to icebreakers and drama activities.

Icebreakers, Warmups, Energizers, Transitions
http://www.sheeridiocy.net/games.html
Descriptions of short activities to get groups going.

Ice Breakers, Facilitation Techniques & Popular Education Tools.
http://www.openconcept.ca/index.php/Facilitation
With these activities you can introduce each other in a fun and unique
way.

The Top 10 Icebreakers for Meetings
http://www.topten.org/content/tt.AU20.htm
Whether it is a small gathering at your home or a large training seminar,
we all want to feel that we have established some commonality with our
fellow attendees. These activities show you how.

Icebreakers and Group Process Activities
http://www.uu.edu/centers/faculty/resources/index.cfm?CatID=27
Collection of icebreakers and warm up exercises.

Energisers
http://www.johnsleigh.com.au/energizers.htm
Collection of short activities, ideal for defeating after lunch lethargy,
breaking the ice or a seamless transition between subjects.

Connect Energisers
http://www.nconnect.net/~jwegner/gettingtoknow/engergizers.htm.htm
Energizers are activities that can be used by teachers and facilitators
to build enthusiasm for a classes, workshops, or presentations.

Sheer Idiocy
http://www.sheeridiocy.net/games.html
Games and Drama activities to help you loosen up.

Drama, Communication and Warm Up Exercises
http://www.aspa.asn.au/Projects/english/dgwup.htm
The purpose of these activities is to develop group identity and group
cohesiveness, as well as to relax, assert discipline and to have fun.

Drama Games
http://www.david-farmer.com/drama.htm
Drama activities and improvisation exercises.

The Living Play Book
http://www.unexpectedproductions.org/new/playbook/playbook.html
Collection of Theatresport activities and games.

Theatresport Games
http://studiofour.org.au/?q=node/view/16
Collection of quick and easy Theatresport games.

Warm Up Games and Activities
http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/projects/migi/secure/teacher2/LESSON/Lwarm.htm
An essential part of every PE lesson is a warm-up. Here are some ideas
for fun ways to get the class moving.

Warm Up Activities and Stretching Exercises
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/warm-up.htm
These warm up activities are a crucial part of any exercise regime or
sports training.

Online Library of Pilates Exercises
http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_Free_Pilates_Exercises.htm
Pilates exercises build core strength and require little or no equipment
and space.

Yoga Basics: Yoga Posture Index
http://www.yogabasics.com/asana/
Collection of images demonstrating basic Yoga positions.

ABC of Yoga
http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yogapractice/postures.asp
Although these Asanas may just seem to be merely physical exercises,
you will later realize that it is more than exercising your body.

Greedy Pig
http://www.blackdouglas.com.au/maths300/m300over/005ogree.htm
This popular class dice game has, with small adjustments, been extended
into a whole class investigation. Try it with 1 or 2 dice.

Adrian Bruce Maths Games
http://www.adrianbruce.com/maths/
Free Maths Games and Resources from Adrian Bruce.

Infants Maths Games
http://www.newboroughps.vic.edu.au/kids/mathsp2.htm
Collection of Maths games for infants grades.

Games Kids Play
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/index.html
Collection of active games for kids.

By Request: Harry Potter lessons

Yahoo: Harry Potter Lesson Plans
http://dir.yahoo.com/arts/humanities/literature/authors/children_s/rowling__j_k_/harry_potter_series/lesson_plans/
List of lesson plans related to Harry Potter.

Harry Potter Hotlist
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/hpotter.htm
Links to Harry Potter related sites.

Harry Potter Page
http://www.miltonss.qld.edu.au/harry_potter.htm
Links compiled by Milton State School

J. K. Rowling Teacher Resource File
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/rowling.htm
Biography, lesson plans, criticism and other resources for teachers.

By Request: Water as a Resource

Catchment Care
http://www.watercare.sa.gov.au/wll_cc/cc_introduction.htm
Catchment Care incorporates classroom activities and resources that
will help you integrate biodiversity and catchment education into a
whole-of-school approach.

Water School
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/EnsuringTheFuture/WaterSchool/
Whether you\'re a student, teacher or self-educator, you will discover
everything from how the water cycle works, to how to organise a school
excursion to a treatment plant.

Melbourne Water
http://education.melbournewater.com.au/default.asp
This is where primary students and their teachers can dive into facts
about water in Melbourne.

Groundwater Education Links
http://www.clw.csiro.au/education/groundwater/
Information about groundwater and why it is important.

Surfrider Foundation
http://www.surfrider.org.au/
Surfrider Foundation is a not for profit organisation dedicated to the
protection and enhancement of Australia\'s oceans, waves and beaches
for all people.