A Look at the Possibilities of Role-Play and Drama for ESL

Shelley Vernon -- 2009-10-19 10:43
ESL role plays and skits are real and fun Many ESL teachers fear making plays and skits a part of their curriculum. Yet children absolutely love being given the chance to make-believe and indulge in pretend play, which motivates them a good deal more than reading textbooks! A fun and effective way t...

Deanna Mascle -- 2009-10-12 11:15
Innocence: It is an absence of guilt; harmless; freedom from evil; lack of worldly experience; not recognizing the harmful intentions of other. This is the definition of innocence according to the Encarta Dictionary. These days it's difficult to find true innocence in the world, but if you have ever...

Learning To Read: Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

Deanna Mascle -- 2009-10-12 11:05
Inspiring your child to read could be the single most important thing you can do to help him succeed in school. Stories are an excellent way to stimulate the mind and expand the imagination for all of us. Starting early with your child is the key to a life-long passion for the written word. Use the ...

The 7 Best Study Skills For ESL Learners

Susan Thomason -- 2009-10-12 00:34
Studying English as a Second Language is difficult. Whether you are doing homework, going over notes, or studying for a test, good study skills will help you get the most out of your time and effort. The best students are usually the ones who have mastered the best study skills, such as these: 1. Ma...

Getting To Know Your Students Can Be Fun - Here's How.

Honey Krumholz -- 2009-10-11 15:26
It's vital that teachers get to know what their students are like and vice versa early in the school year. Its also important for classroom team building that students new to each other get to know each other as well. Over the many years that I have been an elementary school teacher I have successfu...

Classroom Design Strategies That Motivate Your Students

Honey Krumholz -- 2009-10-11 15:24
Your classroom layout, displays and decorations are important to help motivate and stimulate your students. A classroom that is comfortable, friendly and colourful, creates a very positive learning and social environment for your students. Read this article and you will learn about my suggestions fo...

Dual Language Education

E.K. Garcia -- 2009-10-11 15:15
In the midst of multiple international conflicts, an interwoven global economy and the shrinking nature of our techno-driven world, language learning can no longer be considered an elective subject, but should rather be a necessary core to modern education. Typically, we put language learning on hol...

Multicultural Education In Your Classroom

E.K. Garcia -- 2009-10-11 15:13
America has always been referred to as a melting pot, but ideally, it's a place where we strive to invite everyone to celebrate exactly who they are. As the US population is becoming increasingly diverse and technology makes the world feel increasingly smaller, it is time to make every classroom a m...

Going Green In Your School/classroom

E.K. Garcia -- 2009-10-11 15:12
In support of growing environmental concerns, the federal government and many states are funding green schools. Many of these eco-friendly schools are experimenting with everything from solar and wind energy sources, recycled building materials, and natural lighting to using green products and pesti...

Seven Thanksgiving Activities for Your ESL Class

Jane Wangersky -- 2009-10-10 14:24
1. Give them a Thanksgiving quiz– not for marks, but just to see how much they know about the holiday. You can find Thanksgiving quizzes online – you may have to simplify them, or write your own. If you don’t think your students know enough about Thanksgiving to take a quiz without getting discourag...