How to best help students practice subordinating conjunctions with examples
Wanna know why it’s best to practice the subordinating conjunctions with examples? Because that’s something I think is true. Students need to see grammar points in action. They need to see its use and be able to use what they learn, and that’s how they internalize the content. So what do I do to teach […]
Why board games for teaching are an amazing asset for your lessons
Have you ever used board games for teaching? If you haven’t, you are missing out! Board games are so much fun, they’re easy to organize, and they can help students learn or revise a range of topics. I started using board games for teaching a few years ago and I fell in love with it. […]
How to empower and enrich your grammar teaching with Bloom’s Taxonomy
Wanna know why teaching with Bloom’s Taxonomy is so great? Because it helps your students learn better, practice their skills in a cooler way, and gain a deeper understanding. I love varying up my lessons so that they do involve all the levels of learning. Having students do different activities just makes my teacher heart […]
My top 3 favorite self-checking exercises with first conditional
Wanna know what I think are the best exercises with first conditional? It’s the ones that are self-checking! No need for the teacher to grade them: students will know when the answer is wrong and they must keep trying until they get it right in order to continue through the exercise. Doesn’t that sound awesome? […]
How to introduce grammar topics in a fun and interesting way
Need some fun ideas to introduce grammar topics in a fun way? I’ve got you! I’ve rounded up all my favorites – which I rotate throughout the year – to help you become good at this stuff. Introducing grammar in an interesting way is so important! If you can activate students’ prior knowledge as well […]
5 reasons using Mad Lips is awesome to practice parts of speech
Wanna know how to practice parts of speech in a super fun way? I love to practice parts of speech with my students by using Mad Lips! It’s a super fun, game-like way to help students understand something that can be quite challenging. And it’s honestly hilarious, I’m just saying. So why do Mad Lips […]
Why these worksheets for irregular plural nouns are the best thing ever
Are you looking for some worksheets for irregular plural nouns that are fun but also come in different formats? Don’t look any further! I’ve got a set of 3 types of worksheets that will help your students practice the irregular plural nouns in an engaging and active way, and that will also help them retain […]
9 awesome ways to use QR codes for the classroom
Have you ever used QR codes for the classroom? I’m sure you’ve heard of QR codes, and you may have even scanned at least one in your life. But what if I told you they are wonderful to use in your lessons as well? Ever since Kristin from School and the City taught me how […]
Why the best exercises for modals are fun active and self-checking
Wanna know the best exercises for modals and the best way to teach modal auxiliaries? I’ve got you covered. In this post I will lay out for you how I teach the modal verbs and why I think the worksheets you should use need to be self-checking. Let me tell you how I teach the […]
How to combine games with learning in a fun and easy way
Do you know how combining games with learning can benefit your teaching? Because it can, honestly! Games are fun, everyone knows it, so why not include them in your lessons if they can make those lessons even better than they already are? I will tell your exactly why I think you should absolutely consider it. […]