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Author Archives: careymicaela
Process Writing with Young Learners
As teachers, we all know that writing is an important skill that requires training as well as practice. Developing an ability to express our thoughts clearly in writing can be difficult and takes time. I think it’s important to … Continue reading
Feelings of Isolation
When I first started teaching, I worked at a public school in the States and then at language academies in Spain. As a teacher new to the field and keen on personal development, I often sought out opportunities for … Continue reading
Posted in personal reflection, PLN, reflections
Tagged reflections, reflections on teaching
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Mini Whiteboards in the Young Learner Classroom
I have lots of props, posters and other visual aids that I use in class with young learners but I’m pretty sure that my best investment was in mini whiteboards. They were relatively inexpensive yet are extremely versatile and fairly … Continue reading
Posted in Methods, mini whiteboards, Young Learners
Tagged mini whiteboards, Primary activities, teaching English, YL activities, young learners
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The Conference High
I love going to Teachers’ Conferences. I always walk away with my head buzzing and full of ideas. They’re energizing and motivational, especially at this time of year when I need just a little boost of excitement about teaching to … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, PLN, reflections
Tagged EFL, ELT Conferences, PLN, teaching English, TEFL
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Mindfulness Blog Challenge
Mindfulness seems to be popping up everywhere lately. It’s being used in business to increase worker potential and give them an edge in decision-making. It’s also used in education to help students focus and to aid teachers in preventing … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, reflections, Young Learners
Tagged mindfulness and efl, mindfulness in the classroom
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Blurred lines and awkward conversations
As teachers of young learners we take on many roles. We lead our students in class, share knowledge with them, cheer them on, listen to them, protect them, arbitrate between them, care for them… the list goes on and on. … Continue reading
Encouraging YLs and Tweens to Use L2
I’ve used a number of different strategies in class in trying to encourage my pupils to communicate in English and had varied results. What worked with one group didn’t necessarily work with another. Finding something that I’m happy with and … Continue reading
End of Term Progress Report
It’s been quite a while since I last posted (since March!) but I’ve been so busy this school year that I simply haven’t had time to sit down and write. Now that I’m on summer vacation, I’ll have more time … Continue reading
Getting parents involved
There are lots of reasons to encourage parents to get involved in their child’s learning of English. I won’t go into detail here but in my experience, the children who gain practice and reinforcement at home are more likely to … Continue reading
Blogging Habits Ramble
Zhenya’s blog post called ‘Blogging Habits (1)‘ has been floating around my head since the beginning of January when she added it to her blog ‘Wednesday Seminars’; I am not alone in having my interest piqued. A number of bloggers … Continue reading
