I am Marusya Price. I am an English teacher, blogger and resource creator.
I believe that every student carries something authentic that is waiting to be recognised and the role of a teacher is to help release it.
I am interested in Applied Positive Psychology and how it could be used by educators to empower their students.
The lesson plans and visualizations that I create explore topics such as happiness, mindfulness, motivation, and compassion, to name but a few.
I am Marusya Price. I am an English teacher, blogger and resource creator.
I believe that every student carries something authentic that is waiting to be recognised and the role of a teacher is to help release it.
I am interested in Applied Positive Psychology and how it could be used by educators to empower their students.
The lesson plans and visualizations that I create explore topics such as happiness, mindfulness, motivation, and compassion, to name but a few.
Topic- Personality
Aims- Students practise speaking and writing skills. They also learn more about their personality
Age group- Older teengers/adults
Level- B1+
Time- 60 min
This is a free worksheet which consists of 10 WELCOME BACK to school activities. It also comes with a template for a mingling activity and a board game.
The resource consists of:
- A Word Search- Verbs of movement
- A Photo Quiz
- A brain teaser
- An Idiom
- Present Continuous Tense + Housework
It is suitable for ESOL students, Level- A1, A2
The resource is suitable for FCE students.
It includes the following features:
FCE- Speaking part 2
FCE- Speaking parts 3 & 4
Inspiring topics for discussions
Lesson plan
Topic: Lily and the Snowman
Aims: To practise Speaking and Listening skills.
To talk about friendship and compassion
Age group: young learners/ teenagers
Level: A2 /B1
Materials: video and worksheet with exercises
Time: 60 min
It can be used by ESOL and PSHE teachers
FCE/CAE- Cultural Adversity
The resource is suitable for FCE students.
It includes the following features:
FCE- Speaking part 2
FCE- Speaking parts 3 & 4
Inspiring topics for discussions
Writing prompt for Advanced Students
Lesson plan- Goal-setting
Topic- Setting your goals for the New Year
Aim- To practise Listening, speaking and writing skills, to talk about students´ future goals
Level- B2 +
Age group- Older teenagers/ Adults
Time- 60 min
The book 10 EMPOWERING LESSON PLANS comprises lessons on topics such as Mindfulness, Happiness, Authenticity, Kindness, Inspiration, Gratitude and Positivity. They are appropriate for students whose level is B1 + and are older than 14 years of age. I have used these lesson plans with all my students and have seen many positive changes in their behaviour and mindset.
The book includes the following lesson plans:
It is Achievable
Shine your Light
Stop Chasing Happiness
Acts of Random Kindness
The Black Dot
The Power of Words
The Wonders of Water
Who am I?
Try Everything
Being Authentic
Take a peek at some of the pages here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H73V9lOpms
The book “101 activities to teach English mindfully” includes my students’ favourite mindful exercises divided in the following sections:
*Mindful Breathing
*Visualisations
*Wake up the Senses
*Expressing Gratitude
*The Power of Kindness
*The Power of Positivity
*Reading Activities
*Creative Activities
*Miscellaneous
The publication is suitable for all English/EFL teachers who are eager to introduce mindfulness in their classes. I have also described the principles of mindfulness and why they are beneficial for our students. So even if you are not familiar with mindful teaching, you are covered. The activities are fun, engaging and are appropriate for both traditional and online lessons.
In order for this book to be beneficial to you at its best, I have included a few personal stories as well as links to other resources which could be used as follow-up exercises. In addition, you will find eight extra worksheets which you will need for some of the activities. And I have a special treat for you. I have decided to share five of my students’ favourite mindful lesson plans.
“101 activities to teach English mindfully” is dedicated to all my students who showed me their vulnerability, anxiety and emotional pain. I’m truly grateful to them for allowing me to use my meditations, visualisations and other mindful techniques in our lessons. Their positive feedback as well as being able to witness their inner light shine brightly have inspired me to learn and grow as a mindful English teacher and create empowering resources.
The bundle consists of 3 plans which utilise mindfulness tools:
Lesson 1- At Santa’s Workshop
A visualization-based lesson plan for young learners which aims to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills.
Lesson 2- Give a Little Love
A lesson plan for young learners which features a mindful activity to help students focus. The students will practise their speaking and listening skills. They’ll also need to put on their creative hat for a collaborative task.
Lesson 3- On Christmas Eve
A visualization-based lesson plan for teens and adults (levels B1 and B2) which involves all their skills. It also teaches students to be kind and compassionate.
This issue features:
-Quintessentially English-The Origin of the sandwich
-Teaching Tip
-Discussion time- Smells
-Grammar Corner- very/too/enough
-Vocabulary corner- Collocations with TAKE -2
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
-Listening Comprehension Activity
-Help with Speaking
-The Good life
-Fun with English
and a lot more
This issue features:
-Darling Buds of Britain-Dickens' Festival, Rochester
-Discussion time-King Tut’s tomb
-Grammar Corner- Gerunds
-Vocabulary corner- Collocations with TIME
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
-Reading Comprehension Activity
-Listening Comprehension Activity
-Help with Speaking
- Reader's Corner
-The Good life
-Fun with English
and a lot more
This issue features:
-Quintessentially English-St George's Day
-England off the beaten track
-Teaching Tip
-Grammar Corner-Past Habits
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
- Listening Comprehension Activity
-Help with Speaking
-The Good life- Eco-Friendly homes
-Fun with English
and a lot more
This issue features:
-Quintessentially English-Falconry
-Teaching Tip
-Discussion time- FRIENDS
-Grammar Corner-Order of Adjectives
-Vocabulary corner- Collocations with TAKE -1
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
-Listening Comprehension Activity
-Help with Speaking
-The Good life
-Fun with English
and a lot more
The resource is suitable for Advanced Learners, preparing for a Cambridge Exam or IELTS.
It includes the following features:
- Open Cloze
-Listening Activity
-Speaking Activity
-Multiple-Choice Cloze
-Word Formation
-Sentence Transformation
- Discussion time- An unusual job
-Answers
This issue features:
-Quintessentially English-Morris dances
-England off the beaten track
-Teaching Tip
-Grammar Corner- Indirect Questions,Past Simple/Past Continuous
-Vocabulary corner- Collocations with DOWN
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
- Listening Comprehension Activity
-The Good life
-Fun with English
and a lot more
This issue features:
-Quintessentially Englis- Rounders
-Get real- An Interview with the best Michael jackson's tribute act Robin Parsons
-England off the beaten track
-Grammar Corner- Present Habits
-Vocabulary corner- Collocations with "INTO"
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
- Listening Comprehension Activity
-Help with Speaking
-The Good life
-Fun with English
and a lot more
This issue features:
-Quintessentially English- Penny Farthing,
-Get real- An Interview with the top UK photographer- Matt Pinner,
-Grammar Corner- Direct Questions,
-Vocabulary corner- Collocations with FEEL
-Exam practise- For FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS students
- Listening Comprehension Activity
-The Good life- International Day of Happiness,
-Fun with English
and a lot more
A collection of 10 Positive Thoughts which can spark Inspirational Discussions in class or take your students on the road to "Creative Writing".
Suitable for Teenagers/ Adults