Boat craft for kids in 10 steps!
In this lesson, I am making a boat craft for kids. I am using quite simple materials and a straightforward design for this craft so that anyone can replicate it. Feel free to make...
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The BEST Get-To-Know-You Activity for the 1st Day of School – Kids/Adults
I’ve used the same activity on the first day of every new EFL / ESL class for the last 8 years. This is by far the simplest, most interesting lesson for getting to know...
5 Emergency Sub Plan Games (1 Hour Each)
“So-and-so didn’t come in and didn’t leave sub plans. Can you watch the fourth grade for an hour?” “The field trip is canceled. Just go play a game with them or something.” “I hope...
14 Must-Have Toys for ESL Teachers (and some you don’t need)
The following toys and games are all ones that I have used repeatedly in my own ESL classes, and I consider them winners for the amount of times I’ve been able to use them....
8 Ways Students Can Change the World through English Class Projects (SDGs)
Have you ever wished that your students could have a real impact on the world? I’m sure they have. Most school projects involve a writing assignment and a poster. Wouldn’t it be better if...
3 Past Simple Worksheets
Worksheet #1 Here is a worksheet that focuses on the past simple. It includes a small story and a few exercises. It’s a great way to practice regular and irregular verbs. It also includes...
10 Great Lessons for Cambly Tutoring
One of the most nerve-wracking parts about starting at Cambly (and other English tutoring websites) is not really knowing what to expect. A conversation with a person you’ve never met? What should we talk...
11 Free Websites Every Teacher Should Know About
I’ve included websites which I use all the time to make my classes more interesting, my students better behaved and my worksheets more fun. These websites are all free, although some ask for a...
What you need to get started as an ESL Teacher Abroad
The things I mention on this post are the things I noticed I consistently need when starting a teaching job abroad. I started in my journey in the Czech Republic, then went to Vietnam,...
7 Essential Secondary Rewards for Online Teaching
Whether you’re working for GOGOKID, DaDaABC, VIPkid, or some other online teaching company, most teaching sites want you to encourage your students with secondary rewards besides the gems or stars provided within the program....