Back to the drawing board

Call it design ADD but I'm not well pleased with the overall look of the new site so I'm working through a few more templates that I do like. I think I've got my placement and colour scheme sorted. In terms of layout it will be slightly different but more like a magazine style layout, particularly on the Home page.

Sorry for the wait....but while you are waiting you could in fact either follow this blog or perhaps leave a comment of encouragement or three. *grin*

Sneak peek at the new Website

Some of you have seen a brief preview of the new Treasure For Teachers Website and I'm actually quite excited to be putting the finishing touches on it over the next week. It should be live by Friday ( Week 6, Term 3 ) and I'm looking forward to being able to show it off on my ipad because there is no flash involved in this one. Ahhh such a rookie mistake. You live and learn, right? :)

Here's a look see at the new Home page

This is what it looks like as of today ( Wednesday 17th August, 2011 )

www.treasureforteachers.com

And the new design....

www.treasureforteachers.com

There will also be a major change to how the pages appear. You will be able to see an image snapshot of each game, activity or printable so you know what you are looking for. I have also included the main reading, language or numeracy skill the printable is designed to help your student's practice. 

Have a look at a page from the Reading Games section

www.treasureforteachers.com

What do you think? I'm not sure about the orange at the moment, so that might change before the site is set free ;)

So to other news I am also working on a new Phonemic Awareness game called MasterChop. Yes, you did read that correct - it's not a typo. 

I'll show you some screen captures soonish of that new game. I'm really excited to show you this one. It's similar in style to the Pirate Master Games but with a bit of a twist...or should I say chop? *smile*

Speaking of the Pirate Master Games, I've personally introduced them to a number of new schools and students in the past couple of months and I'd almost forgotten how much the students love to play this simple game. Particularly when they get a Pirate card and get to pinch someone's cards and win! Love the look of pure glee when that happens! But I am also loving seeing those lightbulb moments when some of these students realise that ai, ay & a_e  all make the same sound! Love it! *grin*

That is what this job is all about and this is why I share all these games and printables with you all. More lightbulb moments & looks of glee please ! *big big grin*

Until next time,

Treasure for Teachers Mobile Site

Treasure for Teachers now has a new mini site that can be accessed on mobile devices. I haven't as yet switched from the flash based site so unfortunately the website is still unable to be accessed from both non flash based devices ( ie. iphone & ipad ) but if you are wanting to quickly show someone what one of the games look like you are able to do so or go straight to this blog from the mobile site!

The main page

About

Popular Games

Website, Email & Blog Links

Small gallery of game images

And that's about it.

The address to type in is http://m.wix.com/treasureforteachers/index2 on your ipone, ipad or other supported device.

I'm excited about this. :)