Teaching Tools #3 : Classroom Blackboard Labels

These are found in every elementary classroom in Korea, though of course the only English ones you see are in the English Classroom! Being the creative type I can't resist the change to mak things, so here's my own take!

I also get to shamelessly use my own drawing (the strawberry, alas,  is not mine but oh so cute!): 

Happy Organising!

Link: Classroom Blackboard Labels PDF

*Please remember that these are for personal use only. Thank you.

Teaching Tools #2 : Instagram

With older students, especially if they're not confident or comfortable with English, it's useful to tap into something they know. In this day and age social media, SNS in this part of the world, is how everyone communicates or keeps tabs on what's going on. I made these prompt cards with this in mind.

The pictures have all been taken from the wonderful blog: WRITEWORLD

Kudos to all the artists and photographers who have had their work featured on this website! Their work is beautiful, diverse and thought provoking. Just what I needed!

These are designed to be conversation starters, giving something tangible for the students to work from. They are geared towards the older learner. 

The PDF has 50 pages of prompts (pg.1-50), one blank page (pg.51) and a backing page (pg.52). As you can see from the photos, I printed the backing page onto brown paper. I then laminated all the cards, for durability. 

Happy Chatting! 

Link: Instagram Picture Prompts PDF

* Please remember that these are for personal use only! 

Teaching Tools #1 : Organisation

One thing I love about being a teacher is being able to make and create things! I love being able to whip up a worksheet that complements the text book, make a game or even something entirely new. I also love to be organised.

So to kick off the Teaching Tools set of posts, I'm going to share a PDF I made full of useful teachers sheets. Of course these all depend on where you are working (elementary, hagwon etc...) how much independence you have in class, what you need and how you teach. So far I have found these useful and all you need is a printer!


Page Guide:

1. Contents Page. This is blank and ready for you to fill out should you choose to use it. I like to store master copies in folders, so you can either print or use a photocopier! 
2. Lesson Plan. This is a comprehensive lesson plan that gives space for a fair few activities.
3. Monthly Plan. Or a 4 week plan. For overview of all activities etc.
4. Weekly Plan. To give an overview of lessons during one week. 
5. Class Progress Sheet (Grade) 
6. Class Progress Sheet (Level) These just help to keep track of what progress you've made that day and remind you where to start next class. If you're like me and have a memory like a fish it's very useful! There's one for grade classes and one for level classes. 
7. Register (27)
8. Register (10)
9. Register (15) + Notes. They do what they say on the tin. Choose depending on class size. 
10. Homework Record (Class) 
11. Homework Record (General) Keep track of who has (or hasn't) done their homework. Always handy to know who to reward with a Homework Pass! 
12. Homework Pass (This Week's)
13. Homework Pass (Today's) Two homework passes depending on how and when you give homework!
14. Candy Certificate. If students are particularly worthy, a larger candy reward may be in order! I like to turn it around and reward with shareable candy like jellybean's! 
15. Reward Chart (cat)
16. Reward Chart (dinosaur)
17. Reward Chart (robot)
18. Reward Chart (cat II)
19. Reward Chart (snail)
20. Reward Chart (star)
21. Reward Chart (bear)
22. Reward Chart (bee) Get them one to keep one in their folder or stick them inside the cover of their books. Each ten stickers gets a reward. Or however you choose to use them!

Happy Organising!!



Link: Teacher's Documents PDF

*Please remember these sheets are for personal use only! Thank you.