Teaching is stressful. It can be exhausting for everyone in the classroom. Sometimes you just need to break the tension with a silly game. We use silly games strategically. They are not just randomly thrown into the day. The games we’ve included are very simple and can be modified for any of your needs. Read […]
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How to Learn French With French Canadian Celebrations
Every year, Francophone communities across Canada celebrate their traditions and culture. People from around the world celebrate these events, too. There’s no better way to teach French as a Second Language than to connect to French Canadian celebrations and cultural events. A large part of teaching French as a Second Language (FSL) is connecting students […]
How to Make Valentine’s Day Love Trees
Do you need a Valentine’s Day art project or activity that you can use to teach students about colour while making something special? Do you dread having to find something to do for Valentine’s Day? Are you a Valentine’s Day fool? Or Scrooge? It sounds like you need to learn how to make Valentine’s Day […]
Give Your Reading Instruction an Easy Twist
For years we’ve done Literature Circles and tried lots of variations, but this one worked really well with our students. The problem with Literature Circles is that some students just don’t like the different activities. This version allows students to have some independence while still having accountability (and something to show for the time). If […]
