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Jen creates EFL and Welsh language resources - animated videos, worksheets, flashcards, games, and fun !

Jen creates EFL and Welsh language resources - animated videos, worksheets, flashcards, games, and fun !
William Blake's The Tyger Activities
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William Blake's The Tyger Activities

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Simple activities to supplement Blake’s poem. Ideal for Quick Finishers , Homework, or Just For Fun. Reinforce the ideas in the poem. Includes The Tyger wordsearch, maze, and spot the difference ( or mindfulness colouring ).
Emily Dickinson Memory Game Video
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Emily Dickinson Memory Game Video

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Ideal for online learning to fun activity at the end of the lesson. Great for Zoom classes - bright and engaging video. Students have one minutes to memories the items on the screen. After one minute, eight items will disappear ( PAUSE the video to discuss possibilities and vocabulary ). Play the video again to reveal the answers. Vocabulary is added at the end of the video. Enjoy !
The Farm Boardgame
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The Farm Boardgame

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Print out this colourful boardgame with farm related vocabulary ( advanced level ). Answers / vocabulary provided. You will need a dice and buttons ( place markers ) to play. Works well along side Orwell’s ANIMAL FARM.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning Memory Game Video
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning Memory Game Video

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Ideal for online learning to fun activity at the end of the lesson. Great for online classes on Zoom for example. Colourful and engaging video. Students have one minutes to memories the items on the screen. After one minute, eight items will disappear ( PAUSE the video to discuss possibilities and vocabulary ). Play the video again to reveal the answers. Vocabulary is added at the end of the video. Enjoy !
A Masai Boy in Tanzania Reading Comprehension: Lesson & Activities EFL/ESL Homeschool.
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A Masai Boy in Tanzania Reading Comprehension: Lesson & Activities EFL/ESL Homeschool.

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Mapinduzi’s Football. A visual story about a Masai boy in Tanzania. Original story and comprehension in English. This pack includes: • Original story. • Vocabulary list. • Mapinduzi story comprehension. • African animals silhouettes. • Various colouring activities including: maps, maze, and mindfulness colouring activities. Lesson and printable activity sheets for EFL/ESL, young learners, and homeschooling.
Florence and Phyllis the Flamingos : Colours in English Lesson and Activities. EFL & Homeschool.
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Florence and Phyllis the Flamingos : Colours in English Lesson and Activities. EFL & Homeschool.

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Colours with Florence and Phyllis. Join Florence and Phyllis the flamingos, and learn about colours in English. This PDF includes several activities which can be used as separate worksheets. This PDF includes: • An original story. • Florence’s maze. • Colour the rainbow. • Colour by numbers. • Matching activity. • Flamingo bookmarks (includes blank templates). • The colour wheel (introduces primary, secondary and tertiary colours). These are activities which can be linked to other subjects such as science. A rhyming scheme is implemented in the text to help make the vocabulary memorable for learners. Ideal for ESL/EFL and Homeschooling.
Leon the Chameleon Parts of Speech Story & Activity Bundle
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Leon the Chameleon Parts of Speech Story & Activity Bundle

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Meet Leon the chameleon who will teach you all about the parts of speech in English, using colourful hats and fun ! Colourful and engaging activities. Explore the jungle, meet new animals, and learn how to sort text into the correct parts of speech. Pack includes : • Original story. • Parts of speech poster. • Colour the hats activity. • Parsing activity with answers. • Jungle silhouettes activity. • Quiz ( based on the story ) with answers. • Word search with answers. • Memory game. • Make your own jungle bookmarks. Has also been used with older ESL/EFL students as part of a Book Review project! Suitable also for Homeschooling.
Jenny the giraffe story : Buildings & Collective Nouns Lesson + Activities for ESL/Homeschooling.
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Jenny the giraffe story : Buildings & Collective Nouns Lesson + Activities for ESL/Homeschooling.

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Join Jenny the giraffe on her adventures. Colourful and engaging materials. Learn about buildings and collective nouns ( animals ) in a fun and engaging way. Original story with rhyming words, suitable for ages 7 and above. Low-prep lesson includes: • Original Story. • Memory Game ( can also be used in other ways and as flash cards ). • Animal Collective Nouns ( poster / colouring ). • Matching Game ( animal collectives ). Great for EFL / ESL / Homeschooling.
Gina the Jelyfish Story : Interjections Lesson and Activities for EFL / Homeschooling.
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Gina the Jelyfish Story : Interjections Lesson and Activities for EFL / Homeschooling.

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Interjections with Gina the Jellyfish. Colourful and highly entertaining. Join Gina the jellyfish on her adventures as she learns about interjections in English. This PDF includes: An original story. Jellyfish fact file. Jellyfish anatomy. Jellyfish quiz and answers. Interjections. My interjections story template. These are activities which can be linked to other subjects such as science. A rhyming scheme is implemented to help make the vocabulary memorable for learners. Great lesson for EFL/ESL and homeschooling.
Horace the Hoarse Horse Story : Homophones Lesson and Activities. EFL & Homeschooling.
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Horace the Hoarse Horse Story : Homophones Lesson and Activities. EFL & Homeschooling.

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Homophones with Horace the Hoarse Horse. Highly engaging and colourful resource, with a sense of humour ! Ideal lesson for EFL / ESL, children aged 7-11. Meet Horace the HOARSE horse and find our why he likes to talk ! PDF includes: Original story written by the teacher. Comprehension. Homophones gap-fill. Homophones memory / matching game. Horse anatomy. This pack is great as a stand-alone lesson and can be extended to cover more than one session. Children will learn basic homophones to improve their vocabulary bank, spelling, and independent writing. Also great for homeschooling!
Ondinga the Ostrich Story : Reading, Comprehension + Activities. EFL & Homeschooling
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Ondinga the Ostrich Story : Reading, Comprehension + Activities. EFL & Homeschooling

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Original Story and Activities for Reading and Comprehension. Ondinga the Ostrich. This PDF includes: An original story for reading practice. Comprehension quiz. How to create a cinquain poem + blank template. Fun gap-fill storyboard. Memory game. The lesson is ideal for ESL/EFL learners, as well as young native language learners. Also great for homeschooling!
Describing People Lesson in English (ESL/EFL) plus 2 Games
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Describing People Lesson in English (ESL/EFL) plus 2 Games

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Describing People lesson for all English language learners, ideal for ESL/EFL as well as young learners KS1. Introducing vocabulary, adjectives, and bodily idioms. It promotes lots of speaking. The lesson can be differentiated to levels A1 - B1 (CEFR), or for young learners KS1. The pack includes 5 PDFs: Describing people lesson (digital and printable versions) The “face-race” game The “hat” game The face-race game - students roll the dice to draw the features on the face. The hat game - students name the different hats as quickly as possible. Lots of fun, discussion, and learning for young learners. Also suitable for adult learners too!
Adjectives and Vocabulary Game: The Face-Race Game
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Adjectives and Vocabulary Game: The Face-Race Game

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A fun game for English learners. Introducing lots of vocabulary and adjectives to describe and draw faces! No artistic talent required, just a sense of humour and fun! A blank template is included for students to create their own characteristics. Two PDFs included (one b&w for easy printing).
3 Grammar Lessons: Parsing, Synonyms & More
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3 Grammar Lessons: Parsing, Synonyms & More

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Baking with Grandma (Grammar) : 3 Grammar Lessons. Included in this bundle: Cinquain Poem Parsing Pizza Synonym Muffin Each lesson includes 2 PDFs, one printable, and one for digital presentation. Fun activities which include parts of speech, grammar and poetry. These can be used to introduce the grammar points, or as a revision. All include printable sheets for completed work. Ideal for teaching ESL/EFL, as well as any English learner.
Synonyms. Baking With Grandma ( Grammar) : Synonym Muffin.
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Synonyms. Baking With Grandma ( Grammar) : Synonym Muffin.

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This activity is great for introducing or reviewing synonyms. Two PDFs included, one for digital presentation, and one printable. Both formats include printable pages for a synonym “muffin”, and a synonym “ice-cream”. (B&W plus colour pages!) This activity is the third in a series of “baking with Grandma”.
Parts of Speech Lesson. Baking with Grandma ( Grammar) : Parsing Pizza.
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Parts of Speech Lesson. Baking with Grandma ( Grammar) : Parsing Pizza.

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Parsing Pizza Lesson. This activity is useful and fun for reviewing parts of speech, and expanding knowledge. The blank templates can also be used for topic vocabulary, or themed work! 2 PDFs: one printable version, and one for digital presentation. This activity is the second in a series of “baking with Grandma”.
English "Games" Lesson. Vocabulary and Speaking.
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English "Games" Lesson. Vocabulary and Speaking.

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This is a fun lesson which promotes lots of talking and discussion about ideas, as well as introducing vocabulary. The download includes 2 PDFs, one printable, and one for digital presentation. There is an answer guide included. Some games allow children to give alternative answers with reasoning for their choice! This can be used as a complete lesson, or printed as worksheets/activities/homework.
Cinquain Poem. Baking with Grandma ( Grammar ) & Poetry.
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Cinquain Poem. Baking with Grandma ( Grammar ) & Poetry.

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A cinquain poem is a wonderful way to incorporate grammar, poetry, and vocabulary development into one fun activity. And who doesn’t love cake, eh !? Baking with Grandma and Poetry No.1: The Cinquain Cake This download includes 2 PDFs, one for digital presentation, and one printable. Both have a printable page for the final poem! Baking with Grandma and Poetry Series, more to follow!