There is something about flags. Maybe it is the wanderlust they evoke, or the way they remind us of the broader world we are part of. Flags serve as an international language. You can have a student who barely speaks English, and you can still bond over flags. Flags are also a tool to practice country names in English. Here’s a set of “chill” activities I use after a test or grueling lesson. Students gather […]
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Here’s a set of creative writing prompts that have been highly effective with my students. Here’s the protocol I follow: Worksheet: Whisper in the Library Worksheet: My Trip to Paris Worksheet: The Sea Monster Worksheet: The Time Traveler Worksheet: The Whispering Manor Worksheet: What Happened to the Missing Artifacts? Worksheet: Maya the Coder Worksheet: Write a Story About Aliens! Worksheet: The Missing Shoe Worksheet: Write the Story of Emily Collins Worksheet: The Pursuit of a […]
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I am always looking to give students genuine praise. Seeing the best in kids, and identifying their strengths can be motivating and empowering. One way to encourage students is by recognizing creative, clever, insightful, and unique ideas. Not every student is a great reader or writer (not yet, anyways)–but that doesn’t mean they don’t possess great ideas. Here is an activity I am starting with each of my classes. Once a week I will identify […]
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