I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
I have included 31 different teaching ideas to try in your class. They are easy to set up, lots of fun and will improve both your students' vocabulary and memory skills.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Welcome to the 'Lets Write in Bengali!' pack.
There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Bengali. The students could write about a topic in Bengali before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed.
It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Test Your Grammar Skills
Adjectives (Group 1) – Comparative and Superlative Forms (Tough Version)
Complete the table below with the most suitable words:
Adjective: Comparative Form: Superlative Form:
Are you teaching your class about water, rivers or impressive landscapes? Are you looking for some visual support? I have collected together 30 high quality, stunning images of waterfalls for you to share with your class.
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different places being shown in each of photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about waterfalls.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of waterfalls. The students can then discuss if the waterfall is natural or manmade.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different colours being shown in each of the photos.
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about water colour art techniques.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different styles of water colourings. The students can then discuss how each one was created. Did any of them need special techniques?
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different places being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about England.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of places. The students can then discuss where they would most like to live and why.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
I have also included a set of 31 different teaching ideas you can try. These are easy to set up, fun to do and will improve both the vocabulary and memory skills of your students!
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Welcome to the 'Let’s Write in Swedish!' pack.
There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Swedish. The students could write about a topic in Swedish before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed.
It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture.
In 2016, there will be a new Maths test format. I have taken the sample 2016 Maths SATs tests and combined the original question and answer papers into single documents. This means you can ask a single question to the class, wait for a response on their mini white boards and then check their answers against the official marking scheme.
Check out my new video on how to make this lesson extra successful.
The great thing about this is it really reduces the amount of stress in the classroom as the students are able to work on their own, in pairs or small teams to work out the answer. They can then discuss their different strategies at resolving each of the questions..
This is a nice set of teaching resources to keep a lesson well paced and snappy.
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Welcome to the 'Let’s Write in Persian!' pack.
I have also included a 31 activity teacher guide to help you get more out of these flashcards. These ideas will help to improve your students' speaking skills, vocabulary and memory skills.
There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Persian. The students could write about a topic in Persian before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed.
It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos.
This is such an important day, even if completely forgotten every year b y everyone other than me. :-)
I have written a presentation which shows you how you can use this set of Photo Flashcards in 31 different fun classroom activities. As well as helping the students appreciate the men in their lives, it will also improve their memory and vocabulary skills.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about International Men's Day.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
These worksheets are designed to be used time and again with different books.
These are designed to be used in guided reading sessions. Many of the worksheets are designed in such a way that a student can complete them independently. However, to get the maximum out of this book, I would highly recommend these worksheets are used to consolidate the learning taking place in the classroom.
Another use of this set of worksheets is additional homework sheets. I have used these sheets very effectively as a way of checking to see if students have read their book and do fully understand what they have read.
I hope you enjoy this book and that your students are inspired to take a more active, more motivated role in their own learning.
Are you teaching about different types of toys? Are you looking at different materials? Are you looking for visual resources to support your teaching? I have collected 30 high quality photos of modern day toys.
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being used in each of the toys.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Modern Toys.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of toys. The students can then discuss which ones they have at home, which they would like to have at home and which they don't like and why.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
I love to work through SATs papers are part of my revision program. These two PowerPoints are designed for whole class interaction. All the students need are some whiteboards. Each question is immediately followed by its answer.
This has lots of motivational and organisational benefits. The first is the students get immediate feedback on their ideas and misconceptions, without needing to wait until the end of a test. It also means different students can explain each of their solving strategies to the class and help everyone become more effective learners.
As the answers are straight after the questions, it is possible to simply use these PowerPoints for 5 minutes a day and still get the full benefit as all the questions are immediately solved. This is also a nice way of tutoring students at home. The tutor can then focus on the areas the students to need to work harder in.
Test Your Grammar Skills
Adjectives (Group 1) – Comparative and Superlative Forms
Complete the table below with the most suitable words. It is a great way of starting conversations. Can they find different examples of each type.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
Complete with 31 different teaching activities you can use these fun flashcards for!
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction ************** l
Welcome to the 'Let’s Write in Portuguese!' pack.
There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Portuguese. The students could write about a topic in Portuguese before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed.
It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Welcome to the 'Let’s Write in Italian!' pack.
There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Italian. The students could write about a topic in Italian before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed.
It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture.
Welcome to the second English ESL book. Like the first one, it’s packed full of worksheets that can be photocopied freely for use in the classroom, as well as being an ideal tool for students to work through at home. We’ve included resources that test grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, spelling and speaking & listening skills. A huge variety of material that we hope will be fun to use and really helpful, whether you are at school or at home. A big thank you must go to all the students who have tried and tested these resources in the classroom prior to us producing the book!
While the first book (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/60-entry-level-grammar-worksheets-for-english-lessons-and-esl-with-answers-11156436) was aimed primarily at Entry Level students, this one is aimed at higher level students, either Intermediate Level or Level 1 (ESOL
Core Curriculum), depending on how you choose to label them. There are also a few worksheets for practising more basic skills, such as the two Writing Skills worksheets. However, most of the material reflects the higher level, and will provide a wealth of stimulating lessons for students who are starting to become more independent in their learning.
With this in mind we have included a brand new section - Test Your Research Skills. Here you will find quizzes on a range of topics that require students to go and do some research, using a library facility, encyclopaedia (whether in CD Rom or old fashioned book form!), or even the internet...
Are you studying the Vikings. Are you looking for photos of different objects the Vikings owned? Here is a pack of 30 different photos, drawings and paintings about the Vikings. These are a great way of getting students thinking more deeply about the lives of Vikings, and prompting them to discover more on their own.
It comes complete with a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide to help you get the most out of your teaching and this purchase.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials and activities being shown in each of photos and drawings.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about life of the Vikings.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different sorts of Viking pictures and activities. The students can then discuss how the pictures show how Vikings lived.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative or descriptive writing.
Are you learning Urdu? Are you looking for a fun way to learn Urdu? I have developed a way to learn different languages based on my experience as an ESL teacher. This pack has 57 different settings for students to talk about in Urdu. The worksheets themselves are in English and the students do need to translate the places and objects they see into Urdu. At the end of the session, the students can play a fun game of word bingo to show they have mastered that day's vocabulary. Try it, it is a lot of fun for everyone!
* Please note - these resources provide visual prompts, not specific language instruction.
Urdu Bingo pack: This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on
the wall or share it with the class as a handout.
Let's Talk in Urdu!: This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture.
Let's Write in Urdu pack: There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Urdu. The students could write about a topic in Urdu before and then after a topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic.
Welcome to the Hindi Bingo pack.
This is a simple starter game for students.
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout.
Talk about the picture and then ask your students to select and write down 5 items from the picture. Then look at the picture and pick out all the key vocabulary you want them to talk about. The first student to have all their items read out is the winner.
With 57 different settings and 114 different game cards, there are plenty chances for great
vocabulary.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Are you teaching about the Victorians?
Are you wanting to show them contemporary images of what the Victorians would have had in their homes? I have collected together 30 Victorians images which were originally published in Victorian era publications. What are similar to what we have today? What is different?
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of photos.
It comes complete with a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide to help you get the most out of your teaching and this purchase.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Victorian objects.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different rich Victorian objects. The students can then discuss what they think each one was used for.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.