Why small group discussion activities are done best with discussion cards
Wonder what small group discussion activities are best to do with students? A great way to get students talking in your language classroom is to facilitate small group discussion activities. Small group discussions take away the scary experience of speaking in front of a large group of fellow students and it makes sure all students […]
5 fun lesson ideas to use YouTube for listening practice of English
Wanna know why YouTube is a great tool to do listening practice of English? Because students are already doing it of their own accord! At least, my students do 🙂 They’re on YouTube all the time and they love it. YouTube is an incredibly awesome source for videos. There’s so much to see, learn, try […]
5 super fun Padlet ideas to teach remotely or in person
I’ve got some Padlet ideas that you will love! Don’t know what Padlet is yet, or what to do with it? That’s what I’m for! I love Padlet for teaching and I will tell you exactly why. Padlet is a platform for teachers to post things on, that students can easily find and use. It’s […]
Top 5 best Valentine’s Day school activities for ESL students
Are you looking for some fun Valentine’s Day school activities for your ESL students? It’s such a fun day to incorporate in your teaching! You can talk about the meaning of love with them, and all the things they love in their own lives. You can teach them about where this day comes from and […]
How to do the best and easiest New Year’s resolutions activity with students
Are you wondering what kind of New Year’s resolutions activity you should do with students? Well that’s why I’m here! As I’m writing this, the year is ending in a few weeks’ time. I feel like it has flown by! However, it has not been easy to say the least. I feel like a lot […]
5 cool winter lesson ideas for the ESL classroom
Winter is almost here and so are some cool winter lesson ideas for teaching about this chilly season! And with ‘here’ I mean the Northern Hemisphere: winter starts on Tuesday! Of course, I will first enjoy my Christmas break, but then I’ll get excited for what comes next. I’m already planning my winter language arts […]
Top 5 best writing prompts for creative writing to help your students thrive
Are you looking for some awesome writing prompts for creative writing? I’ve got you! Let me tell you the 5 ways I use to prompt my students into writing creatively. I vary it up a little for my own benefit, but also for my students to find new ways of accessing their creativity, and just […]
Why using learning centers for the classroom is super engaging and fun
Wanna know why you should be using learning centers for the classroom? Because they can enrich your lessons in many ways! Learning centers give students a choice, some independence in their learning, and fun opportunities to fill any gaps in learning or taking on a challenge. Let me tell you how I learned about learning […]
5 reasons why using objects helps improve fluency of speaking
Are you wondering how you can improve the fluency of speaking in your students? Well I’ve got a thing for you! I have found out what helps my students be more comfortable about speaking out loud in front of the class with confidence and without the fear of making mistakes, and it is very easy. […]
Why these are the best and most fun Christmas middle school activities
Are you looking for some fun Christmas middle school activities to do with your students? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve got just the activities to do during the time before Christmas that will help your students talk and write about Christmas, learn about Christmas and Christmas carols, and that will help them […]