This is a great poem for reviewing vocabulary! That Explains It!by Kenn Nesbitt Kenn Nesbitt’s Poetry for Kids – That Explains It! I went to the doctor. He x-rayed my head.He stared for a moment and here’s what he said.“It…
Hoops and Yoyo I love using Hoops and Yoyo manners videos for listening comprehension lessons. Here is a basic lesson plan for how to brush your teeth Listen to the video 2 times. Ask the students the following questions. Name…
Hi everyone! I recently watched a group of students playing a computer game that featured place value. Watching them play the game I observed who easily played through the levels and who had trouble advancing. As a teacher my mind…
Hi everyone,This is a great visual to help teachers integrate technology use with Blooms Taxonomy!Happy Teaching!Lori
Hi everyone, Teaching academic vocabulary is always high on our list when teaching second language learners. I ran across a great video on Academic Vocabulary called: Taking a Closer Look at Academic Language by Elizabeth Coelho . It is 12…
Hi everyone,I love using songs and chants during my lessons. Much of the input students receive during ELD is visual. Songs and Chants offer another venue for students to learn the lesson objective through music and rhythm. As an ANTICIPATORY…
FILL IT IN…………………………… This is a great opener after the song/chant has been used for several days. GROUPING: Small group or whole class. OBJECTIVE: To practice a song/chant WHAT YOU NEED: • Copy the song to use withoverhead, on the…
CALL BACK …………………………… Not a song. Not a chant. This is the perfect option for those of us who can’t carry a tune! GROUPING: Whole class OBJECTIVE: To practice a song/chant WHAT YOU NEED: • Copy the song onto…
VERY VARIED VOICES …………………………… This is an excellent and fun way to open a lesson. Students practice vocabulary through songs and chants with very varied voices. GROUPING: Whole classOBJECTIVE: To practice vocabulary WHAT YOU NEED: • Song/chant HOW TO: •Sing…
It is time for fractions and the video Math Tutor has a 9.00 minute video which serves as a nice introduction. Basic Math: Lesson 6 – Clip #1 – Understanding Fractions Happy Teaching!