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On a recent tramp on the Waihaha river track.
Gidday, and welcome to a slice of Mr Watties World.
This is a web site that will seek to entertain, inform and hopefully inspire some people to try new things and explore what life has to offer. Feel free to scroll across the different headings above, over time I will be adding new areas as I literally think of them. I especially invite educators to check out the teacher links as I am amassing usable and active teacher links that don't hassle you.
I am a teacher in New Zealand, currently teaching the the lovely area known as the Waikato. I have many interests associated with teaching so there will be a large number of links that I frequently use.
Check out the new page BUILDING A HOBBIT TOWN!
Aside from teaching, my wife and I have a company known as Travelling Threads. Travelling Threads is a spinning wheel, knitting and wool supply company with dye and knitting accessories. We also tie dye cotton t-shirts and socks in a range of sizes.
The illustrations and paintings are my own work, as are the photographs and remain my property.
Feel free to use my poetry however please refer users to my web site as point of origin. If you wish to comment, please do so on the contact me page. As mentioned on many pages, just click the blue words to follow a link.
This is a web site that will seek to entertain, inform and hopefully inspire some people to try new things and explore what life has to offer. Feel free to scroll across the different headings above, over time I will be adding new areas as I literally think of them. I especially invite educators to check out the teacher links as I am amassing usable and active teacher links that don't hassle you.
I am a teacher in New Zealand, currently teaching the the lovely area known as the Waikato. I have many interests associated with teaching so there will be a large number of links that I frequently use.
Check out the new page BUILDING A HOBBIT TOWN!
Aside from teaching, my wife and I have a company known as Travelling Threads. Travelling Threads is a spinning wheel, knitting and wool supply company with dye and knitting accessories. We also tie dye cotton t-shirts and socks in a range of sizes.
The illustrations and paintings are my own work, as are the photographs and remain my property.
Feel free to use my poetry however please refer users to my web site as point of origin. If you wish to comment, please do so on the contact me page. As mentioned on many pages, just click the blue words to follow a link.
LINKS FOR EDUCATORS, CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS
Here are some links to start you off. Just click on the blue and that will do!
Ipod: How to Make an ipod Projector
Jos Coufreur: My painting teacher
Levitating Photographer! Unique photographs from Japanese Photographer.
I am Hero: This is the site for our college band.
Tag Galaxy: New 3D way to view flickr.
Curriculum 21: Fantastic teacher resources
Teacher Planet: A lot of planning ideas, rubrics for assessment, lotsa freebies!
Primary resources: A fantastic collection of resources across the curriculum.
Storyline on line: Wonderful stories read by some fairly well known stars.
National Geographic: Stunning resource of articles and photographs.
Project Gutenburg: free e-books.
Google Art Project: View a wide variety of art galleries around the world, some with 3D imaging.
Popular Mechanics: Up to date science and technology.
Teachit site: Multiple resources though you need to sign up.
NIWA: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research.
Sparklebox: Resources especially for younger primary. Includes many Maori resources.
Geonet: The place to go for up to date earthquake events.
Alan Peat: Writing guru who changed how I teach writing.
Ideas to inspire: Exactly what the title implies.
Retro Tv: Retro TV programs. Pick through the links, some work.
NZ on screen: NZ movies and TV free to watch.
Live Brush: Amazing art tool
Instructionables: How to do almost anything.
Hiroshi: An artist who uses broken skateboards to make sculptures. Just click on the homepage to see more.
Tutor Hunt: A UK based site for tutors available in the UK.
LINKS FOR KIDS
Stop Disasters: A game that allows you to design defences against disasters like tsunamis, firestorms, earthquakes and the like
Kiwi kids news: News site directed at kids... and a few adults too!
Softschools: An excellent maths practice site.
The Low Down: Helping youth with depression in New Zealand.
Homework help: For both Primary and Intermediate Levels.
Haroshi: An artist who uses broken skateboards to make sculptures. Just click on the homepage to see more.
Hero: Site for Go Pro video cameras. Click on video link and enjoy.
Links for caregivers and parents alike.
Tough Love: Support for healthy parenting.
The Low Down: Helping youth with depression in New Zealand.
Sites for Teens: Relationship advice, friendship, blogs etc. Worth a look.
Amazing Videos
Go Pro Video-Robot in space!
Liquid Mountaineering
Amazing Penguin footage!
Go Pro Extreme footage
More Go Pro Bearclaw Redbull rampage 2010
Guitar Tapping
One in eight million: Dialogue with stills of Native New Yorkers. Absolutely astounding!
Here are some links to start you off. Just click on the blue and that will do!
Ipod: How to Make an ipod Projector
Jos Coufreur: My painting teacher
Levitating Photographer! Unique photographs from Japanese Photographer.
I am Hero: This is the site for our college band.
Tag Galaxy: New 3D way to view flickr.
Curriculum 21: Fantastic teacher resources
Teacher Planet: A lot of planning ideas, rubrics for assessment, lotsa freebies!
Primary resources: A fantastic collection of resources across the curriculum.
Storyline on line: Wonderful stories read by some fairly well known stars.
National Geographic: Stunning resource of articles and photographs.
Project Gutenburg: free e-books.
Google Art Project: View a wide variety of art galleries around the world, some with 3D imaging.
Popular Mechanics: Up to date science and technology.
Teachit site: Multiple resources though you need to sign up.
NIWA: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research.
Sparklebox: Resources especially for younger primary. Includes many Maori resources.
Geonet: The place to go for up to date earthquake events.
Alan Peat: Writing guru who changed how I teach writing.
Ideas to inspire: Exactly what the title implies.
Retro Tv: Retro TV programs. Pick through the links, some work.
NZ on screen: NZ movies and TV free to watch.
Live Brush: Amazing art tool
Instructionables: How to do almost anything.
Hiroshi: An artist who uses broken skateboards to make sculptures. Just click on the homepage to see more.
Tutor Hunt: A UK based site for tutors available in the UK.
LINKS FOR KIDS
Stop Disasters: A game that allows you to design defences against disasters like tsunamis, firestorms, earthquakes and the like
Kiwi kids news: News site directed at kids... and a few adults too!
Softschools: An excellent maths practice site.
The Low Down: Helping youth with depression in New Zealand.
Homework help: For both Primary and Intermediate Levels.
Haroshi: An artist who uses broken skateboards to make sculptures. Just click on the homepage to see more.
Hero: Site for Go Pro video cameras. Click on video link and enjoy.
Links for caregivers and parents alike.
Tough Love: Support for healthy parenting.
The Low Down: Helping youth with depression in New Zealand.
Sites for Teens: Relationship advice, friendship, blogs etc. Worth a look.
Amazing Videos
Go Pro Video-Robot in space!
Liquid Mountaineering
Amazing Penguin footage!
Go Pro Extreme footage
More Go Pro Bearclaw Redbull rampage 2010
Guitar Tapping
One in eight million: Dialogue with stills of Native New Yorkers. Absolutely astounding!
