The Past Continuous Tense is essential in communicating in English. It provides clarity and depth to descriptions of past events. It establishes the background, highlights the atmosphere, and illustrates interrupted actions. This tense is also useful for describing parallel actions, and multiple events that happen simultaneously. In narratives, it establishes the background, adds nuance to storytelling, and allows speakers and writers to convey the progression and interaction of past actions with greater precision and detail. Overall, the past continuous tense enriches communication in English. This practical ebook contains all the essential information on the Past Continuous Tense. You will find details about its formation and all the various cases when it is used. Finally, there are 20 exercises, so that your students will practise and familiarize themselves with the Past Continuous Tense, and of course the relevant answer key to the activities. Enjoy teaching the Past Continuous Tense to your students!

We use the Past Perfect Continuous tense, also referred to as the Past Perfect Progressive tense, to describe an action that started some time in the past and continued until another point in the past. In our daily lives, we frequently employ the past perfect continuous tense. However, there are instances when we use it improperly. In essence, this tense conveys the “past in the past.” You will thus learn about the composition and application of the Past Perfect Continuous tense from this page. It will make learning about it easier and more detailed. You will then be given questions to answer in order to assess your comprehension of this tense. This ebook contains all the information you need about the Past Perfect Continuous tense, including usage, formation, examples, and meaning. There are also extensive exercises and the relevant answer key in the end. We hope you enjoy teaching it to your students!

Grade 2 Common Core Math Standards Overview With forty-one states adopting the common core curriculum, there is a very good chance your child is following the common core state standards. There are four main topics covered in the second-grade common core math standards: Operations & Algebraic Thinking - Students learn to represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction, add and subtract within 20, and work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication. Numbers & Operation in Base Ten - Students learn to understand place value, and use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract. Measurement & Data - Students learn to measure and estimate lengths in standard units, relate addition and subtraction to length, and work with time and money. Geometry - Students learn to reason with shapes and their attributes. If you want to help your students boost their math scores, this ebook will give you some practical activities.

43 states have embraced a new set of academic standards called the Common Core State Standards. The purpose of the standards is to increase academic competitiveness in the US, while also preparing pupils for careers and college. These serve as benchmarks for what knowledge and skills in math and language arts kids should possess from kindergarten through their senior year of high school. Many of the benchmarks are included in the Common Core at every grade level, but there are certain commonalities. Language arts standards emphasize using evidence to support arguments. Pupils will write more viewpoints and fewer personal stories in their writing. They will be required to read more nonfiction as well. The arithmetic standards cover fewer topics in more detail. The idea behind the Common Core curriculum, also referred to as Common Core State Standards, was straightforward: if all kids were held to the same high academic standards, achievement and college preparation would increase. This ebook will give you a practical description of the Common Core and the basic concepts behind it.

A solid command of verb tenses is necessary for effective communication in English. However, why do verb tenses matter so much in English? One cannot accurately convey their meaning if the past, present, and future are not used appropriately. The verb’s indicated time of action is indicated by the tense. The primary tense in English for discussing the past is the simple past tense. Although its meaning is fairly clear-cut and easy, language learners may find it challenging to form. The primary challenge is the abundance of irregular verbs in the Simple Past Tense. All of these verbs must be learnt by heart by the students. Use this ebook to teach your students about the Simple Past Tense. You can teach them how the tense is formed correctly, when it is used, and most importantly, how not to confuse it with other past tenses of the English language. Happy teaching!

The sun is shining, the mood is upbeat, and Christmas makes the perfect backdrop for those long-awaited visits to distant friends and family. As you might expect, many UK and European Christmas traditions are replicated in Australia. In some ways, however, festive seasons Down Under are very different. While Europeans might wish for snow, Australians hope for clear skies to make the most of the summer sun. Some years, the thermometer can soar to 40°C almost anywhere in the country. As a result, spending at least part of Christmas at the beach is a popular tradition for residents and visitors alike. Not snow, but sand, sea, surfing, snorkelling, and stunning sunsets are all key ingredients in a perfect Australian Christmas. Watch the video “13 Differences You Experience At Christmas In Australia" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnyYlM_ryE8) with your students and do the activities that follow. The video highlights the differences, and your students will be definitely curious to hear about them!

The Montessori method is not just an educational system but a way of fostering a child’s natural curiosity and drive to learn. Founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, this approach is built on the belief that children are inherently motivated to explore and learn from their environment. Montessori education places the child at the center of their learning process, with the teacher acting as a guide rather than a traditional instructor. A Montessori teacher is more of an observer and guide than a conventional teacher. Rather than imparting knowledge through lectures, the teacher prepares the environment, provides the materials, and steps back to allow the child to explore. In this eBook, we will explore the key components of the Montessori curriculum, with a focus on the practical application for novice teachers. We will delve into each subject area, discussing the key materials, lessons, and developmental stages, as well as offer practical examples of activities and lessons for you to implement in your classroom.

The Common Core Standards don’t give equal emphasis to every topic within a grade level. Instead, some concepts require more focus due to their depth, the time needed to master them, their importance for future math learning, or their relevance to college and career readiness. Students need to dedicate more time to these areas to meet the Mathematical Practice Standards. In Grade 1, teaching should concentrate mainly on these four key areas: (1) developing strategies for addition and subtraction within 20; (2) understanding place value and the relationships between whole numbers, including grouping by tens and ones; (3) developing skills in linear measurement and using length units to measure; and (4) reasoning about the properties of geometric shapes and how they can be composed and decomposed. This worksheet provides plenty of practice on these topics through brief and straightforward activities for your classes. We hope you enjoy them with your students!

Bridges are among the most impressive human constructions. Marvels of engineering and architecture, they take advantage of the latest technology of each era to provide solutions for the movement of people and goods. Some suspended in the air and others on the water, each one is unique in its category and causes many photo clicks. But they are not only tourist sights; bridges connect pieces of land, connect countries and civilizations, they allow the faster commuting of people and goods, so their usefulness is immesurable. We have singled out and present in this ebook the longest and biggest bridges in the world. Take some time with your students to explore these bridges in all their colossal beauty, and learn about their history, construction, importance etc. At the end, you will find as usual 20 exercises to practice your knowledge, and of course the relevant answer key. We believe you and your students will really enjoy this!

Caves are empty spaces inside the rocks, they have an entrance that allows communication with the surface and dimensions such that human entry is possible. Each cave can be completely or partially filled with sediments, that is, with materials brought there mainly by the erosion of rocks, by water or ice. When caves present a complex development – ​​such as a combination of vertical shafts and horizontal chambers – they constitute cave systems. The shape and size of caves varies greatly due to a large number of factors related to the structure and composition of the rock, the geometry of the cracks it presents, the relief of the area in which it is located, the hydrological conditions and many other factors of lesser importance. What you will find in this ebook Information about the largest caves in the world Follow up questions to check students’ knowledge Answer key

Austrian philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner established the Waldorf educational approach in 1919. The basis of Waldorf education lies in Anthroposophy’s belief that humans have a body, soul, and spirit that develop over time. Steiner believed that education must nurture these facets collectively to shape holistic individuals capable of making innovative and empathetic contributions to society. The main emphasis of the Waldorf philosophy is on a student-focused method, adjusting the curriculum to meet the distinct developmental needs of children at different stages of life. Learning in education focuses on arts, movement, storytelling, and nature, offering a hands-on and experiential educational experience. This contrasts with conventional, exam-driven educational methods, as Waldorf seeks to develop emotional intelligence, creativity, and social awareness, in addition to intellectual skills. This ebook contains all the necessary information about the principles, philosophy, and various stages of the Waldorf Curriculum. It also describes the subjects and assessments of it.

Education in Botswana is free, but it is not compulsory. The Ministry of Education has authority over all of Botswana’s educational structure except the University of Botswana. The educational structure mirrors that of the United Kingdom: there is universal access to primary and junior secondary school, but a process of academic selectivity reduces entrance to the senior secondary school and the university. However, educational curricula incorporate prevocational preparation in the junior and senior secondary schools. The building’s design aligned with Vision 2036 for Botswana’s economic development and the United Nations SDG 4: Quality Education. The objective of the BCF is to offer a thorough educational program focused on developing skills, to ready students for a world that is always evolving and connected. It is created to help students succeed academically and enhance necessary skills for personal growth, job opportunities, and participation in community affairs. This ebook is a complete manual for teachers aiming to acquaint themselves with the Botswana curriculum.

Dispersed throughout enormous oceans, islands are like nature’s hidden jewels, each with a unique story inscribed in its surroundings. They extend an invitation to us, promising adventure and tranquility as well as a haven from the hectic mainland. Islands display a vast diversity in both topography and culture, ranging from tropical paradises with palm-fringed beaches and crystal-clear blue waters to craggy cliffs cloaked in mist and mystery. Their soaring volcanic peaks and vivid coral reefs teeming with life beneath the waves enthrall us. Islands create distinct ecosystems that need to be preserved since they are home to a wide range of flora and fauna that are not found anywhere else. Islands must be conserved because, despite their beauty, they are threatened by the water and by human activity. Yet, beyond their breathtaking beauty, islands are hubs of resilience and adaptation. Their communities have crafted lives deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the ocean and the abundance of the land. Explore the world’s biggest islands with this ebook. It contains facts about the 10 biggest islands, and some follow-up questions.

Lakes are essential to the world’s social, economic, and ecological aspects. They serve as large freshwater reservoirs, which are vital for industry, agriculture, and drinking and support billions of people worldwide. Lakes are rich ecological ecosystems that sustain a wide variety of flora and animals, many of which are indigenous, and are essential to the preservation of regional biodiversity. They are economically essential to transportation, tourism, sports, and fisheries, supporting local communities’ livelihoods and general well-being. Numerous lakes represent centuries-old customs and rituals that are historically and spiritually significant to the native and indigenous cultures. Furthermore, lakes influence weather patterns and store vast volumes of water, which contribute to climate regulation. The issues posed by climate change require their conservation and appropriate management. This ebook contains useful factual information about the world’s largest lakes. At the end, there are some multiple choice questions and a separate answer key. Enjoy teaching!

How do you teach prepositions? If you are an English language teacher, sooner or later you will need to teach prepositions to your students. Prepositions are one of the building blocks of the English language (or any language for that matter). They are the words that help us build meaningful sentences in the context of space and time. It is therefore imperative that students learn from a very young age how to use them properly. What is inside this eBook? There are millions of textbooks and grammar books out there that contain grammar exercises and practice activities on prepositions. This is not one of them. This eBook will give you ideas on how to teach prepositions creatively. It will show you how to create your own activities using materials you have available. Most importantly, it will give you suggestions on how to teach prepositions using the four skills, so that your students will stay interested and motivated.

All over the world, in every kind of climate, majestic mountain ranges rise up as eternal guardians of nature’s beauty. Shaped over millions of years by the forces of tectonics and weather, these geological wonders not only define the landscapes they inhabit but also affect weather patterns and host unique ecosystems. Whether it’s towering peaks capped with everlasting snow or lush slopes descending into valleys, each mountain range has its own story of endurance, cultural significance, and ecological variety. This book is not about the tallest mountains (most of them are in the Himalayas anyway); it is about the biggest mountain ranges of the world. Each chapter is dedicated to one such mountain range, with plenty of interesting facts about them. At the end, there are some multiple choice questions to check your students’ undrstanding, and as usual the relevant answer key to the questions. Explore our world through teaching cool geography!

Whether on the land, in the jungle, at sea, or in the air, you certainly do not want to cross paths with these natural-born killers! This ebook includes factual information about the ten biggest predators in the world: the African lion, the Grizzly bear, the orca, the polar bear, the great white shark, the golden eagle, the Harpy eagle, the Bengal tiger, the Komodo dragon, and the saltwater crocodile. You will find lots of interesting information on the animals’ size, where they live, how they behave, and their preferred hunting methods (how they camouflage, cooperate and ambush their prey). This is all essential information that your students can easily absorb and remember. To consolidate their knowledge, there are 20 multiple choice questions at the end of the book, followed by the relevant answer key. Take some time to teach the wild beauty of nature to your students, and don’t forget to have fun!

For many years architects tried to make skyscrapers simply as tall as possible. In recent decades, of course, this seems to be changing, as architects strive to create both tall and beautiful buildings. Buildings that fill the… eye, apart from their height, and for their beauty. Buildings that one would call ornaments. The skyscraper and the twentieth century are synonymous. The tall building is the landmark of our time. As a structural marvel that breaks the traditional limits of mankind’s persistent ambition to build in the sky, the skyscraper is the most impressive architectural phenomenon of that century. Although skyscrapers have not always been beautiful, each new project is an engineering marvel, helping to shape a city’s landscape and define its skyline. Designing a skyscraper is every architect’s dream. These talents are constantly striving to reinvent the modern skyscraper with taller, more innovative designs. We have gathered in this ebook the 10 tallest skyscrapers of the world. The activities at the back of the book will help your students practice their knowledge of them. Enjoy!

Geography offers a unique blend of practical learning, real-world relevance, and engaging activities that make it an essential and enjoyable subject. Students get to learn about the real world around them. It helps students understand global issues like climate change, migration, and urbanization, making it a vital subject for navigating modern life. Rivers are essential for their roles in water supply, biodiversity, food, transportation, irrigation, flood control, cultural significance, and energy production, making them vital to both natural ecosystems and human societies. What is more, many cultures have strong connections to rivers, which are revered as sacred or hold immense cultural importance. In this book you will find essential facts about the biggest rivers in the world, which will surely interest your students. At the end, there are some multiple choice comprehension questions to make sure they have understood the facts, and of course the relevant answer key to the activities.

Here are some quick facts you surely didn’t know about sharks: Sharks have been around for 400 million years. There are over 400 different species of sharks. Sharks see in monochrome. Shark wounds heal quickly. Sharks can smell a drop of blood in 1 million drops of water. Sharks never run out of teeth, if they lose one another comes in front of rows and rows of back teeth. A shark can grow and lose 30,000 or more teeth in its lifetime! ​The smallest shark in existence is the Dwarf Lantern Shark, which is about 20 centimeters, while the largest shark in existence is the Whale Shark, which is about 10 meters. The average lifespan for most shark species is 20 to 30 years. Sharks sleep with their eyes open. Only one part of their brain is asleep at a time, so they can continue to breathe while they rest. Sharks do not take care of their young. A young shark is on its own from the moment it is born. This ebook has interesting information about the world’s biggest sharks. It is followed by questions and the relevant answer key. Have fun teaching!