Homesickness is a normal part of being an exchange student. These tips for host families can help get through the very worst of it.
I love my expanding non-traditional Picture Exchange therapy! I love it when I get to work with my life skills kiddos on adding descriptive words to toys that they already enjoy. And then even adding play too! I use activities like this when students need visuals in order to speak more than 1-2 words. I
This is our Host-Family Rules for exchange students. Actually, it is more like a survival manual for living in our home. Our host-family rules began ten years ago as a two page document, but each e…
Do you get paid for hosting exchange students and other questions are answered in this part 2 of a series about our experience hosting exchange students
I've shared host mom thoughts about the hosting experience. Now, I’d like to share a different perspective—the student perspective...
Today we said goodbye to our exchange student- our "son" of 8 months... He's on his way back to China and my family- my young kids will never be the same... many tears were cried today, but I don't regret a thing!
With winter break here, I finally have time to work on some resources and products for my classroom. One thing I'm really struggling with is getting the kiddos to communicate during snack time. I have one student who is using picture exchange communication book to communicate and a few students who needs SO MANY verbal prompts during snack time to request things like help opening something or more food. In attempt to work on these little communication holds up, I made this snack mat. I printed it on card stock and laminated it. You can download it for free here. If you have students who are working on communication or social skills during snack time or meals, this is perfect for you!
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El término realia se refiere a la práctica de usar objetos reales y tangibles en la clase para ayudar a los estudiantes a conectarse con el inglés a un nivel diferente. Incluye métodos visuales, táctiles y funcionales para enseñar ideas, conceptos, vocabulario y gramática.
If you're planning on hosting international students (or house guests) this printable and editable guide will help your guests know the house rules.
Here's what to do if you've got that sinking feeling.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD December is here! What a fun month it is to teach our kiddos… and a little exhausting. I try to use my students’ excitement and buzz to tap into content areas and teach them the standards. Instead of fighting the Christmas spirit that is going around, I use their
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A few years ago my mom used this game at a Christmas party with our family. SO. MUCH. FUN. I loved it so much I shared it at a few speaking engagements that year and everyone went crazy for it. It’s become quite popular (there are even versions out there on the Internet for bridal and […]
I'm back! Many camera failures have stopped me blogging but Dad said I could borrow his camera. I think he's quite shocked at the pictures though. The first pic is from last week and the second from today. The pizza in the first pic was alright but I'd have enjoyed more than 1 croquet. I'm a growing kid and I need to concentrate all afternoon and I cant do it on 1 croquette. Do any of you think you could? Food-o-meter- 6/10 Mouthfuls- forgot to count but not enough! Courses- main/dessert Health Rating- 4/10 Price- £2 Pieces of hair- 0! Today's meal was on the menu as Cheeseburger and ice cream/biscuit but as you can see I got an ice lolly. I prefer ice cream. I wish they had stuck to the menu. I did get 2 croquettes though only 3 pieces of cucumber when I said no thanks to the peas. Food-o-meter- 7/10 Mouthfuls- eating and counting and chatting to friends is hard! Courses- main/dessert Health Rating- 2/10 Price- £2 Pieces of hair- 0! The good thing about this blog is Dad understands why I am hungry when I get home. Today he made a Banana Loaf, shame I don't like bananas, see I am not perfect! VEG
Voordat je online kinderkleding koopt moet je eerst de maat van je kind uitzoeken en hier heb ik wat tips voor. Maar dan blijkt de maatvoering van merk tot merk te verschillen, dus passen ze je kind misschien alsnog niet wanneer ze aankomen. In dit artikel heb ik de 51 populairste merken bekeken en de […]
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Bring another culture into your home and learn about the world! Great programs for families to host an exchange student from another country.
Instant Garma. The annual festival in Arnhem Land, northern Australia, celebrates a culture that goes back at least 50,000 years.
Are you looking for good conversation starters to connect with your children? Here's a list of 50 open-ended questions for kids. Discuss family, fun, school, and more.
