Category: Writing Practice
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How to Use Visual Vocabulary in the Classroom
Building vocabulary is an ESSENTIAL part of the learning process – especially for language learners! Using VISUAL vocabulary to deepen language learning is crucial. So how do we make the most of these vocabulary visuals? How do we use them in consistent and varying ways? What strategies will not only ensure these are added to…
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Gratitude Practice: Key Benefits And Simple Ways To Start
This post emphasizes the importance of a gratitude practice for mental wellness. By dedicating 15 minutes a day, at least 5 times a week, to focusing on the positive aspects of life, one can experience improved sleep, mood, and mental health. The post also provides various ways to practice gratitude, such as meditation, journaling, and…
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Prepare for the New Year: 5 Ways Teachers Can Get Ready
As August approaches, a teacher struggling with anxiety shares strategies for preparing for the upcoming school year. Journaling to express feelings, choosing and setting up organizational tools, familiarizing oneself with upcoming teaching material, prioritizing self-care, and building personal and professional routines are recommended steps to alleviate anxiety and create a solid foundation for the new…
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Simple Ways to Start Your Mental Health Journey
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s crucial to focus on our own mental health journey. Reflect on your experiences, seek accessible resources like books, podcasts, and creators advocating for mental health. Explore and practice what works for you, pay attention to your senses, and go slow while reassessing. Remember, you matter.
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Poetry Styles Your Students Will Love!
The content discusses various types of poetry suitable for classroom use, providing insights and examples for acrostic, haiku, limerick, concrete, sonnet, ballad, free verse, blank verse, and “I am” poems. It also offers resources for teaching and learning these poetry types, emphasizing student choice and creative expression in the classroom.