Ideanerd.com

Who is the "Ideanerd"?

2008-05-08T02:10:00.003-04:00

Zack Johnston specializes in unique & original "idea" consulting for Teachers, Educators, Daycare Providers, Latchkey & Summer Camp Programs, as well as parents and even a variety of other creativity-centered businesses.

Staying enthusiastic everyday while working with children is not easy. In fact, staying enthusiastic at practically any job is usually another job in itself. We often feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and underappreciated. Coming up with fresh, new and exciting ideas to try to incorporate into our normal work routines seems like a chore... until we begin to learn "out-of-the-box" thinking strategies from someone who knows what you're going through.

Because of this, Zack Johnston has recently started presenting "IDEA" seminars as well as participating in one-on-one consultations with clients. His positive energy and enthusiasm allows participants to get invigorated, energized and refocused on bringing new concepts into their workplace.

Presentation Topic: More Bang for your Buck!

2007-08-02T12:30:00.007-04:00

More Bang for your Buck!
Find out how to stretch your classroom budget further than it has ever gone before! Discover the best places to shop for games & materials for your classroom and then how to get the most “BANG FOR YOUR BUCK” once you get there! Also, learn tons of original craft ideas that cost next to nothing and that both boys & girls of all ages will love creating! Here are just a few examples...

Presentation Topic: "Larger than Life" Ideas

2007-06-04T13:57:00.003-04:00

“Larger Than Life” Ideas!
Get your kids excited about activities that they’ve already played or seen on T.V., once you make them Life-Size ! Learn how to take Board & T.V. Gameshow games to the next level by having the class become ACTUAL pieces in the game or by expanding the number of participants in the game to include the ENTIRE class! Here are a few examples...

Make your own "Life Size Checkers Board"

Make your own "Life Size Boggle Game"

Presentation Topic: Creative Organization!

2007-05-24T10:44:00.007-04:00

Creative Organization!
Clever, creative and cost-effective projects that you can easily make to help keep your classroom organized and looking great! Once you set the right tone for organization, your classroom can’t help but follow your example! Here are a few examples...

Presentation Topic: Group Games!

2007-05-07T00:32:00.001-04:00

Group games that are guaranteed to grab their attention!
Find out how to grab your classroom’s attention through attitude, humor and having group games that they actually want to participate in! Dozens of group activities that you’ve never heard of and more fun than you’d think!

Presentation Topic: Gym Games

2007-04-26T10:29:00.001-04:00

You’ve got them down in the gym…now what?!
Kid-tested and teacher-approved games for kids of all ages to play in the gym, outside or even in the classroom! Discover how to make entirely NEW games from games that you already play and are getting bored with, simply by adding or taking away aspects of the original game.

Fun and Funky T.V. and Computer decorations!

2007-03-05T12:31:00.000-05:00

This is a simple and quick way to add some color to a boring computer or T.V. All you need to do is take the strips of border that you would use for a bulletin board and tape it around the edges. You wouldn't believe how much the kids enjoy the change, partly because it makes computers more inviting and less intimidating to them.

Picture-filled Window Curtains

2007-02-27T14:05:00.000-05:00

This is a quick and easy way to decorate a boring window. I came up with the idea because I wanted a cheap and unique alternative to curtains. All you need to do is get some CD holders that you would normally put on the backside of a door and fill them up with pictures. I actually found these door CD holders on clearance at The Dollar Tree so try there first! You can either take the pictures yourself with a digital camera or have the kids bring the pictures in from home. Good luck!