How to plan really easy and effective reading activities for ESL
Are you wondering what to do as reading activities for ESL? I can help you with that! Reading a lot helps any student of a new language, and so reading is a crucial part of my lessons. I do a variety of reading activities in my lessons, and they are all fun. Let me tell […]
How to successfully teach a Thanksgiving lesson ESL students will love
Want to know what to do to teach a Thanksgiving lesson ESL students will love? Then stick around! I’ve had great success with this lesson on Thanksgiving that always helps my students understand the holiday as well as practice their language skills! I love teaching about the holidays of English speaking countries and this one […]
What are task cards and how can they help engage your students
Have you ever found yourself wondering ‘What are task cards and how are they used in education?’ I did when I first heard about them! I didn’t know about their existence until I saw teachers using them on the Teachergram, and I wanted to know more. And what did I find? That task cards are […]
5 reasons to play an awesome spot the odd one out game with your students
Wanna know why playing a spot the odd one out game with your students can greatly benefit their language skills? I’ve got the answer for you! Playing the odd one out he’s a great game for multiple reasons, plus it’s really fun, so what’s not to like. Let me tell you why my students like […]
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 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 […]
Why the placemat method is a wonderful think pair share activity
Wanna know why the placemat method is a fantastic think pair share activity for your students? Let me tell you! Because it makes learning visible! On paper. And I love getting my students to see they are learning things. Plus it’s a great method to gather knowledge among peers and get the best results from […]
How to make Boom learning cards in a quick and easy way
Wanna know how to make Boom learning cards to engage your students into learning? You’ve come to the right place. Making Boom cards is super easy and really fun and they can enhance your lessons in various ways. I use them all the time in all my five grade levels and they are great for […]
Why small group discussions are an excellent tool for classroom teaching
Wanna know why I absolutely love small group discussions? Because it’s a great way to get students talking in your language classroom! Small group discussion takes away the scary experience of speaking in front of a large group of fellow students. It also makes sure all students get a chance to talk, because there is […]