Why these are super fun activities for your summer theme lesson plans
Are you looking for some fun ideas for summer theme lesson plans? Then let me tell you about my activities! I use these right before summer break and right after. They incorporate all the language skills and really give kids that summer-y vibe! Those last few lessons of the year need to be fun, not […]
How you will really improve time on task with a timer for classroom use
Wanna know why I think that everybody should own a timer for classroom use? I will tell you! Because you can really improve time on task of your students. In many ways, it can help classroom management and they’re fun to use as well. There’s an element of competition involved if students only have a […]
Why this icebreaker game for students works super well for introductions
Wanna know what icebreaker game for students works best for back to school time and introductions? Then stick around! I will tell you about one of my favorite games for back to school, to introduce my subject to students, and just have fun in the classroom. Find someone who… is a great game to play […]
What are some good icebreaker games for easy and fun classroom use
If you’re asking ‘What are some good icebreaker games for my students to play?’ then this post will give you a few more ideas to answer that question. I’ve already listed some examples of icebreaker games in my post on back to school activities. But I also wanted to show some classic games that you […]
Why this is my favorite back to school introduction game for students
Wanna know my favorite back to school introduction game for students? Then pay attention! It is my own version of four corners! When I do introductions in my lessons I have a few goals: 1) I want students to introduce themselves by giving information. 2) I want students to use the target language. 3) I […]
How can I use sticky notes to make teaching fun and engaging
Have you ever asked yourself the question ‘How can I use sticky notes in my lessons’? I have, because don’t sticky notes* or Post-its™ look so cute? They just beg to be used; I don’t know what it is! Of course, I use sticky notes for their intended purpose; to write down to do lists […]
7 wonderful and easy back to school activities for your students
Are you looking for some fun and easy back to school activities to do with your students at the beginning of the school year? Let me tell you about all the fun things I do! Because I teach five different grade levels there’s a variety of stuff I can do, and I will tell you […]
Why these are the best autumn activities ESL students will love
Need some fun autumn activities ESL students will love? Then let me tell you what you can do! There’s lots of stuff you can do in autumn that has to do with the season but also with the start of the school year that can help students learn English in a fun way! I personally […]
Top 7 best websites for teaching that I’ll keep using after distance learning
What are the best websites for teaching that I couldn’t live without while I was teaching virtually? Because – really – I could NOT have done it without them! Remote teaching was hard! And it wasn’t always fun, but these websites really helped keep me sane, and they kept students focused as well. I want […]
What do teachers need for their classrooms to have some quick easy fun
What do teachers need for their classrooms that will help them whip up quick activities to improve student engagement? I will tell you my top items that I always have in my bag in case of emergencies. And one item you just need, and I wanted to mention it here because I can. They are […]