I received a handout at a workshop I recently attended on different factors coaches can look for in classroom observations. Collecting quality evidence during observations and presenting it in a clear manner to teachers is such an important piece of improving teacher practice and student achievement…so this handout really got me thinking about what I look […]
Good or bad, habits are part of who we are, what we do and who we become. We spend time trying to eliminate bad habits and an equal amount of energy in establishing good habits. And when it comes to language learning, things are no different. Ensuring that we have good study habits surrounding our…
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
Resources:You need to organise the worksheets yourself!What to do:If your lesson requires students to record a lot of information down and they are reluctant to write, try this…Get students to writ…
This cooperative learning strategy has been around for decades, but how well do you really know it?
A colourful classroom or individual visual that can be used to teach children about their emotions and how these can be regulated. Children relate to the 'volcano' metaphor to try to stay calm and prevent 'an eruption' from occurring. The visual serves as both a reminder to stay calm and what to do ...
Eventually you will come to understand that love heals everything, and love is all there is. ~ Gary Zukav Throughout history there are references to hands-on healing, and the laying on of the hands…
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Since I started this blog, I've been trying to figure out something that I could do that hasn't been done a thousand times before. All the...
Students will look at the pictures and answer the open-ended questions with their own words. They will try to focus on the photo and try to write the correct answer. It is fun and useful. - ESL worksheets
I wanted to try to create a sims legacy challenge. Turns out, it's a bit more difficult than I expected... Do you like learning about insects or just making sims in pretty colours? Maybe some other…
For years I have found myself listening to people tell me to find focus, find my direction, find my place and work to excel at the one thing I'm ment to do. I love so
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Chanting is the easiest way to make spiritual progress in this era. Sincere efforts in chanting can give us physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.
These quotes and poems (and exlusive inerview!) about love and self-empowerment by Instagram poet Nikita Gill will give you the strength to conquer anything.
Do you have a challenging class this year? This post has 5 behavior management strategies to try!
Learn what the most common signs that your Guardian Angel is trying to communicate with you.
If you struggle with classroom management no matter how many different strategies you try, there's a chance you're doing something to get in your own way.
1. Try not to think about penguins - there you are smiling now aren't you? 2. Explore on Google earth - check out your neighbourhood, or you know, Paraguay. 3. Adventure into space. It's amazing, such a privilege. Click and marvel. 4. Read a book, use your time to learn something. 5. Take a trip around the world. Who knew South
If you are interested in developing a standard American English accent, you have come to the right place. This tutorial provides free training that will allow you to learn the accurate pronunciation of each sound in American English. An accent is comprised
Kick off the new school year with the perfect project for a young crafter or adventurer.
A teacher named Kerri recently emailed me to ask: What do you do for that student that continually chooses to misbehave? We have tried everything but nothing fazes him and it’s sending a message to to the other students in my class that I have a different standard of behavior for him. I feel like … Continued
Popular career advice for the millennial generation usually goes something like this: Follow your dreams, pursue your passion, shoot for that one special star. (Oh, and, um, the recession will only make you stronger.) But what if you don't even know…
What to see, do, and eat in Iwakuni Japan, plus day trips from Iwakuni, tips for visitors, and restaurants to try
Are you trying to become more self-aware? Do you want to learn more about yourself and discover your values, beliefs, or preferences?
An interactive list of logical fallacies & rhetorical devices with examples. In nine languages. Never be duped again!
How do languages develop? How do they change? These are the questions which the field of Historical Linguistics tries to answer.
Your new favorite teaching strategy: This pared-down version of learning stations keeps the movement, interactivity and variety while minimizing the prep work.
If we are truly honest, a great deal of our time is spent on classroom management. I recently went into a classroom to do a faculty evaluation. I usually try to blend in and act like a student. I s…
