I recently cleaned out my pantry and found a chart I used with my children when they were young. We would add stars to the chart for their tasks, and they were rewarded with kisses and pocket money. It worked well for a while until I noticed stars appearing on days that had not started […]
To chart or not to chart? Read More »
Today was quite an unusual day for me. It was my first lesson back with my upper-primary students. Campania, the region of Italy I live in, has been on a rollercoaster ride of misinformation and sudden changes to policy, which resulted in the first day of term online (with the expectation to remain that way
How is hybrid working for you? (And a challenging Young Learners Teaching experience) Read More »
When I ask new teachers which area of teaching Young Learners they need help with, nine times out of ten, they mention lesson planning. Planning is something everyone needs support with, and here are some ideas I find work. Plan backwards Ask yourself what you want the learners to be able to do at the end