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 […]
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 to use postcards as super fun writing prompts with pictures
Wanna know why I think writing prompts with pictures are amazing for writing and speaking practice with your students? Then let me tell you about a neat trick I learned in teacher training. Use postcards to help students write and speak in the target language! Writing prompts with visuals are amazing to trigger students into […]
How to teach storytelling to your students in a fun way with story dice
Wanna know a really fun way to teach storytelling to your students while at the same time getting them to speak the target language? Then story dice or cubes are your answer! Story dice are a set of around nine dice with pictures on each side. Students will throw all the dice simultaneously or one […]
Top 7 funnest games with whiteboards to play in the classroom
Are you looking for some fun and easy games with whiteboards to play with your students? I’ve got just the stuff for you! The games I will be talking about are super quick to whip up, as all you need is a whiteboard and a marker to write on it. Students can also play them […]
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 […]
Why this is everything you need for a great ESL summer lesson
Wanna know how to teach a great ESL summer lesson? Because summer is almost upon us, and it’s a great topic to talk about with students. Summer is a wonderful time, with fun activities and possibly holidays, and students will always have something to say about it. I love hearing stories about beach outings, camping […]
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. […]
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 […]