In fitness magazines sold all throughout the country, we continuously hear “health and wellness” lumped together as one thing. But if wellness isn’t the exact same thing as health…

A mind-map I made for my EFL students. It is a summary of a topic covered in their coursebooks to do with Nutrition and what we need to stay healthy. It shows how different nutrients are divided into families and gives examples of foods that contain those nutrients.There are some included exercises to test comprehension and recall of the information contained in the mind map, and an answer key, too. - ESL worksheets

Tackle that awkward getting-to-know-you moment with these 6 fun ESL icebreaker activities. Whether you work with ESL beginners or more advanced students, children or adults, these icebreakers are sure to make the start of your year great!

Critical thinking is an essential cognitive skill that entails the ability to reason, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. It goes beyond mere acquisition of knowledge. Instead, it involves deep, reflective thought, demanding us to question our assumptions, weigh evidence, and consider consequences. It's about making clear, reasoned judgments. In essence, critical thinking is thinking about thinking, in a manner that allows us to improve the quality of our thinking.

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Educational Classroom Posters From Forde Ferrier Introduce Students To Common Tools That Are Critical To Their Educational Development.

¿Quién tiene la razón? ¿Cómo es posible que los dos tengan razón? One of the most important tasks outside of language learning that world language teachers face is to make our students aware of the…

Guest blogger Lori Desautels translates Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs into a blueprint for classroom practice that can set the stage with comfort, care, and self-reflection to optimize brain-compatible learning.

Executed well, student-centered instructional methods can disarm some of the more intimidating parts of academia.

Recommended age: 6-12For: Individuals or groupsRequires: Parent or professional to facilitate Includes: Two PDF worksheets (Download here or at the end of the post)Will enhance social and emotional skills: • Self Awareness: Identify own beliefs and values • Social Awareness: Respect for others • Responsible decision-making skillsAre you looking for a simple activity for your child to identify their values that is fun and engaging?Or maybe you are wondering, why it is important for children to

A poster created for our English language arts and social studies departments (humanities) to use in their classroom, as well as in the library.

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Boundaries Sound Like... Perfect poster for every classroom/office! Gives both children and adults great examples of what healthy boundaries sound like. Comes in 2 sizes, 8.5x11 and 18x24. Immediate download.

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned in THIS post how I would be taking a giant step forward in “stepping up” my sight word instruction this upcoming year. Not that I need to “teach” sight words any differently, but offer continuous and hands on ways for my kiddos to practice them. Another area I will be offering […]

Life is hard. Disappointments happen. Sometimes we lose when we deserve to win. Sometimes we win when we deserve to lose. As adults, we've had practice coping with letdowns. But for children, the pain is fresh and the wounds particularly deep. They're not prepared for unexpected blows, nor do they understand how a loss might benefit them long-term. One rejection can feel like the new norm, and with every subsequent defeat they may fear they'll never break the cycle. Once a…

Adding creativity to the classroom can seem like a daunting task, but it's important for making learning fun, engaging, and memorable!

This worksheet number 2 of five worksheets on Homophones. The learners first learn the difference in meaning in each pair and then attempt to complete the sentence with the correct word. - ESL worksheets

My store manager implemented an embarrassing (and happily short-lived) safety incentive: Employees caught violating safety procedure were immediately given a two-foot rubber chicken on a string to …

Graphic organizers are great for school and as an IEP or 504 accommodation. Here are 60 different graphic organizer PDFs to use with your child or student.

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Technology is a tool, not a learning outcome. Most teachers know this but thwe clarifying examples might be useful.

In the aftermath of a post covid society, it's important to take a step back and learn how we can relieve anxiety over things we cannot control. The idea of "locus of control" has been

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A fun and easy grammar worksheet for young learners about adjectives. There are many sentences to practice and a lot of adjectives to get to know. I hope that you may find it useful. - ESL worksheets