Exercise Ball Stretches

Exercise Ball Stretches

I started having pain in my right leg. The pain extend all the way down my leg into my foot. I ignored it as long as I could. There were days that I would have to stop walking and lean over to ease the pain. Finally, I went to the doctor. My doctor prescribed steroid pills, which worked wonderfully, but caused more unwanted weight-something I did not need. After a few weeks, the pain returned after I spent several hours standing, and I had to take another steroid pack. Unfortunately, the pain persisted, so I had to go to physical therapy. After a couple of months of PT, the pain in my legs was alleviated. While taking therapy, I was introduced to the exercise ball. It is WONDERFUL! If you have back problems, get an exercise ball from WalMart. It will make your life so much better.

Las Vegas

My husband and I are geering up for our vacation this summer. We're going to Vegas! It will be my second trip there, but my husband's first. We're going to the Grand Canyon and going to take in some shows. Are there any suggestions on shows? We're planning to see George Wallace one night, but I would love to see one of the other shows as well.

NovaNet

Does anyone have experience with NovaNet? Our school uses it for high school students who neeed credit recovery. What are your feelings about the program?

Gifted Education

Do any of you serve a talent pool? If so, what evaluation criteria did you use?

SUPERFANTASTIC!

Summer Break is SUPERFANTASTIC! Educators, have fun and recoup for the fall!

Integrating Technology

Many teachers find it difficult to integrate technology into lessons. I teach 3rd-8th grade gifted/talented students, and they just finished a layered unit as developed by Kathie Nunley. These units afford the teacher an opportunity to differentiate lessons, students have a chance to use various technological instruments and students have a chance to choose which assignments they want to complete. If anyone has used these units, please share your experience, or if you have not used one, I'll be glad to share information with you.