Learn about fascinating South American country of Argentina for Kids in this free printable country study for elementary age kids to color, read, and learn!
All English as a Second or Foreign Language classes need a good warm-up activity to gets brains working and bodies active. Here are my top choices for ESL and EFL Warm-up games for kids to adults.
Craft Ideas for Kids ( All About Me Template ) Craft activities foster communication, listening, attention, and imagination. These activities can enhance mental health and wellbeing as well as fos
An estimated 75% of adults suffer from a fear of public speaking. When stress hormones are released we may behave differently - frequently, our minds go blank, our voices become harder to control, we may visibly shake etc. In this article, we discuss ways of speaking with confidence in public.
Learn more about Spain for Kids with this FREE Printable My Little Book about Spain. Print pdf file, color, read, and learn about Espana!
In the Bible, communication is key. It’s not just about talking, but also about listening and understanding. When it comes to not speaking to someone, the Bible urges caution. It’s not about giving someone the silent treatment out of spite. Instead, it’s about seeking peace, resolving conflicts, and sometimes, taking a step back to reflect ... Read more
Playing games provides a wonderful opportunity for your ESL/ELL students to practice speaking in a fun and exciting way. Here you will find 3 lively speaking games that are sure to get your students talking.
Five engaging speeches you will love teaching! Support speaking and
Empower ELL newcomers with essential classroom English phrases using this resource pack designed for beginners. Perfect for mastering survival English skills.
How are you feeling? - Craftivity (Emotions) 2 versionsWith the "How are you feeling?" craft activity, students can creatively acquire vocabulary on the topic o
10 fun effective impromptu activities to build competent, confident public speaking skills. Suitable middle school up.
Need poems for middle school students? Here are 12 that are funny, quirky, interesting, and poignant. Perfect for teens and teaching poetry.
Spider Web Art Tutorial 4 comments Directed Drawing, Spiders, Tutorials Let's talk spider webs. I'm not a fan. Not in real life, that is. But, artsy webs, that I can do! Every year, I make these webs with my students, and they are always a huge hit! I'll admit, I'm not the first do this project, but I have done it for years using different mediums (crayons, oil pastel, colored pencil, etc). There are many tutorials out there, but I thought I'd add mine to the mix after sharing our projects on Instagram and seeing that other teachers were interested in doing this project in their own classrooms. :) This project is so easy to do, and it doesn't take much time. My second graders completed it from start to finish in less than 40 minutes. And, the end result is a stunning, cheerful display perfect for the month of October (or to compliment a unit of study on spiders). Not only is this guided art project lots of fun, but it's a great way to work on visual discrimination skills, as well as listening skills. So, let's take a look at how to get this project done! Here's what you'll need: card stock (cut into 8x8 inch squares) pencils Sharpies watercolors and paintbrushes plastic spider rings (optional) I like to use the 8x8 inch size paper because it works better for the design and it's a more manageable size. In the past, I have also cut the paper down to 6x6 inches. Begin by drawing a line through the middle of the top and side (you're making a giant plus sign). Then, draw a line from corner to corner. Confession: I find that even I have a hard time drawing a straight enough line from one corner to the other, so I actually show my students how to start at the middle of the "plus sign" and draw a diagonal line to each corner from that center point of the paper. Now that the support lines are drawn, it's time to add those swooped lines that will transform the design into a spider web! I model this one section at a time for my students because it is tricky for some of them to make those swooped lines. I like to point out that the swooped lines in one section should connect to the swooped lines in the next section over. This helps them to make sure their web is more consistent and recognizable, but trust me, even if they struggle with this, the end result is still great! Notice, mine isn't perfect either. ;) Once all the pencil lines are drawn, I give each student a black Sharpie to trace over their original lines. Then, they erase any pencil lines that are peeking through. Finally, it is time to paint! If your students have never used watercolors before, you may want to start with a brief tutorial on how to do that. Mine are pretty well versed in the watercolor department, so they knew exactly how to use them. I don't tell them how to paint them, I just let them have at it, and make them colorful. Once the spider webs are all dry, I place a plastic spider on each web. Plastic spider rings are super cheap, and are perfect for this. I cut off the ring part prior to hot gluing the spider in place. Then, I hang the paintings up so we can enjoy them! DON'T FORGET IT, PIN IT! Toodles! Share It:
This sermon outline is perfect for those messages in which you only want to make one simple point. If you can master this outline, you can preach almost off the cuff, at a moment's notice.
Find out how to teach English conversation classes,. Here are my tips for teaching English speaking with these lesson plans, and activities
Learn about Mexico for Kids with these free printable Mexico Worksheets and printable books with cute clipart and information to read, color, and learn!
Check out the top ESL conversation activities for adults—make your English speaking classes fun, engaging and filled with happy students.
Public speaking activities: 5 fun speech exercises, with instructions and extension activities, to build skills and confidence. For middle school upwards.
Check out these collected ink pieces that speak to childhood and nostalgia with children’s book tattoos for ideas on your next piece.
Want to learn to speak Spanish like a native? Listening to Spanish podcasts is effective and FREE! Check out my top recommendations (the podcasts I actually listen to to improve my own Spanish!)
Asemic WritingDo you remember when you first heard about asemic writing, and what impelled you to take it up?I have been making asemic works long before there was a name for it since as far back as the 1970's. An…
Have you ever felt like you were being watched, even though there was no one else in the room? Have you ever been in a room where the temperature was stable and all of a
Do you feel like getting your students to speak English is a constant struggle? Have you used up all the resources you could think of and are now at a loss what to do next? Are you wondering where to find real-life materials that would spark an engaging conversation in your ESL classroom? Look no further! 25 Authentic Speaking Activities for Your ESL Classroom will absolutely transform your conversation class! Here is what you will find in this ebook: - An introductory video that explains who this ebook is for and how to use it - 25 picture prompts and 25 accompanying lesson plans with suggested teaching sequence and ideas - word banks and related idioms/metaphors/high-frequency phrases - sentence starters to help your beginner level students - questions to start a classroom, group or one-on-one discussion - a variety of writing/discussion activities - lessons that are geared towards beginners and intermediate level English learners - lessons that are perfect for the middle, high school, and adult learners The conversation prompts are divided into 7 topics that roughly follow my Beginner ESL Teaching Checklist (you can find it in my store for frre) which has been hugely popular with students and teachers alike. 1. Food 2. People 3. Shapes and colors 4. Animals 5. Clothes 6. Hobbies 7. Free time Are you ready for some conversation? Make sure to visit my website www.simplyieva.com for ESL teaching resources and teacher support. Hang out with me in my Facebook group Join the fun on Instagram -@simplyievaesl Like and follow my YouTube channel - Simply Ieva ESL Follow me on Pinterest - @simplyieva Should you have any questions, please reach out to me at [email protected]
In each text there are 10 mistakes that the students must find and correct. It gives students a possibility to practise their knowledge about English grammar. - ESL worksheets
Students will feel inspired about making a positive change in their classroom community by speaking up with Say Something!
Want to learn to speak Spanish like a native? Listening to Spanish podcasts is effective and FREE! Check out my top recommendations (the podcasts I actually listen to to improve my own Spanish!)
This is a fun worksheet to practice the Past Simple or the Past Continuous. Students look at the pictures and fill in the gaps with one of the linking words in the box in order to complete the story.
Looking for what Jamie recommends and has used successfully in her own homeschool? Here are some of my favorite picks!
Wondering how to make a narcissist miserable? These 12 things they hate will do the trick. Learn what they are in the article.
Want to know the top 10 steps to becoming a public speaker so you can start getting on stages and get more eyeballs on your business? In this post, I'll share how I've done just that.
These Shel Silverstein quotes serve as great instructions for how to live life to the fullest, and overcome the challenges that come with it.
This totally free printable Russia fact book has architecture to color,a flag to color, fill in the blank facts, and more.
Kids will love learning about New Zealand for kids with these FREE New Zealand Mini Books. Read, Color, and learn facts about this Oceanic country.
