Workstations for reviews (young learners)

I saw my boss use a simple workstation activity during a peer observation. It was a really good way to prepare students for their final […]

Highlighting success criteria to young learners

This post explains simple coding you could use to help learners notice key features of a model text. I know this type of stuff is […]

The Art of Giving, the Craft of Thinking

Late October, and Halloween will soon be here. A few more weeks and the season of giving will descend with a thud of consumerism that […]

Stories for Autumn

via GIPHY As temperatures cool down and days become shorter, what better than to indulge in stories which transport one's imagination? Storyline Online  offers real aloud […]

Planning tasks for young learners

To an experienced YL teacher this post is just stating the obvious. To me it’s not, because I’m new to teaching primary aged learners. I’ve […]

Word stress – footballs and sticky balls

I like teaching word stress. I have various ‘go to’ activities for noticing and practising word stress – stuff like this: Using Cuisenaire rods Humming […]

Olympic Learning! Over 32 Web Resources and Activities

“The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, the kind of international competition that’s wholesome and healthy, an interplay between countries that represents the […]

8 Digital Gifts Ideas to Show Appreciation

“A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.” – Japanese proverb Father’s Day is around the corner. However, […]

Climate Change for Young Learners

via GIPHY If you live where I do, before opening your eyes, you will know that the morning sun will be shining bright and that […]

A Writing Resource For Everyday of the Year

via GIPHY If classrooms are to be special places of learning and inspiration, then activities which foster creativity and student engagement are a must. This, […]

Lesson tip: tidy-up song

Do you use a tidy-up song at the end of class? This is mine… My primary level students start singing this with about 5 minutes of […]

Reading Resource for Young Learners

via GIPHY November is a month dedicated to writing, but I have always questioned writing skills if students don't have reading habits as well. With […]

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