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 […]
Why these examples of active learning strategies are amazing for your teaching
Are you wondering what examples of active learning strategies are out there? Let me tell you about my favorite 7! It’s so important to have a grasp of these examples of active learning strategies if you want your students to learn in a fun and engaging way. They will like learning that way better, and […]
How to facilitate discussion in a super fun way using statement carousels
Are you wondering how to facilitate discussion in a way that makes your students want to talk to each other? I’ve got just the way! This activity will help your students feel safe enough to talk, feel like there is room for them to be say their piece, and be actually activated into doing it! […]
How to engage learners using dice in very easy but super fun ways
Are you looking for an easy way to engage learners that doesn’t take a lot of effort and that you can whip up in no time at all? Dice are your answer! Create easy activities that students only need dice for, or for which they need dice and few other components, and you’re good to […]
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 speed dating is one of my favorite activities for cooperative learning
I love trying out new activities for cooperative learning, and speed dating is one of my favorite methods of encouraging students to work together. I love to speed date in the classroom, because it’s both intimate and anonymous. It’s very intimate because of the closeness of two people talking, yet also quite anonymous as you’re […]
5 reasons why I love Boom learning cards for my students
Wanna know why many teachers love using Boom learning cards in their lessons? It’s not that hard to imagine after you hear me out, I promise. In the last year I’ve absolutely fallen in love with using BOOM cards for my ESL lessons! I’d seen many teachers online using them and making them, and they […]
Top 5 awesome formative testing examples for fun and easy assessment
Are you looking for some formative testing examples to check your students’ learning in a fun way? Look no further! We need to make sure our students are learning what we want them to learn before they take a test on the material and it’s too late to rectify any misunderstanding. You need to assess […]
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 […]