Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords
I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords
I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
This resource contains crossword puzzles for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
It’s a great way to get students engaged in learning the vocabulary around the software package they are working on. The crosswords can be printed out and worked on individually, in pairs or as a group activity.
My adult learners really enjoy this aspect of the lesson. It can be carried out at the beginning or the end of the lesson.
Lesson Starter / Warmup
Start the lesson with a fun dice game focussing on Personal Protective Equipment.
Move on to a mix and match group activity exploring common words taken from H&S Policies.
Mental health awareness reading passage and comprehension questions.
Ensure learners know about the forms to use in the workplace and when to use them with the Workplace Incident / Accident / Near Miss lesson and the Template to be filled in when an incident occurs.
Finish off with a fun crossword puzzle that reinforces the same words learnt previously.
Lots of room for discussion in these topics.
Your students will love these task cards on conflict management that engage their problem solving and critical thinking skills. All essential life and workplace skills.
Teachers note that there is also a pdf supplied that provides responses to the Task Cards, ensuring that key points are touched on within the discussions.
Conflict Management is an important life-skill for business education, the workplace and the classroom. This resource generates important discussions and can be used in pair or group activities. Great for when you have a sub as well.
Refer to the preview for more information and to find step by step quick instructions for creating the task cards. Its as easy as printing, laminating and cutting. (or if you don’t want to laminate, just print out on card stock). Once prepared they are ready and done for years to come.
I hope you enjoy using these, as much as my students have.
This diagram can be printed out for ESOL learners who are studying the future tenses. It covers Present Continuous, Present Simple, Be going to and Will. The diagram demonstrates both useage and form and provides examples. The can be incorporated into a lesson or used on its own.
It also has a handout for students to complete. They do this by writing their own sentences into the speech bubbles using the correct form.
When I used it, I had a colour copy enlarged to A3 and also provided the learners with an A4 copy. They very much appreciated it.
Separate resources that can be used as icebreakers, warmers, parts of lessons, and in some cases whole lessons. Developed for Adults.
Business emails - 20 page e-book
The Verb 'To Be' simple present
Future tense diagrams and activities
Homophones
Synonym and Antonym worksheets and activities
Present and past tense irregular verb game
Things in Common Icebreaker
Giving good verbal instructions
Small Talk Presentation - Interactive lesson
This is a 20 slide professional presentation that also contains word templates for learners to work on as part of the training presentation. The presentation includes step by step processes and you-tube examples. There is also a teachers document that contains extra information relating to the slides.
Learning Objectives:
You will learn how to Brainstorm effectively to generate ideas.
You will then use the Fish Bone Analysis tool to identify the cause and effect of a workplace problem.
Finally, you will create a SMART goal to address the problem.
This is an effective introduction for learners that are about to embark upon a project in any industry. It encourages good practice for resolution of issues and problems. It gives them essential skills to work through issues using logical methods.
A marketing plan is an essential document for a business to have. This resource provides a template for you or your team to work through to put together a workable plan with key objectives and actions to take. It could also be used for a project based task for schools.
"If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Benjamin Franklin.
It has been provided in a pdf and word document so that you can type in and edit as required.
Canva is an excellent, free, design tool that can save us time and money. It makes sense to use this instead of paying for expensive designers.
This step by step guide addresses the problem of not being able to create a transparent background logo in Canva (without paying). When the background is white or doesn’t match your document, it ends up looking unprofessional.
Solution:
The logo is created in Canva.
Once created and saved, we use a separate website to make the white background transparent.
It can then be used for multiple documents with ease and have that professional look to it.
This resource is for those new to creating Charts in Excel. There are step by step instructions within the training manual to learn how to create and modify bar charts and pie charts. It is a ready to go lesson that requires no further prep. This is a 2 hour lesson that has tasks for learners to complete.
Learning Objectives:
Create a simple bar chart with existing data.
Create a simple pie chart to show percentages
Modify bar and pie charts to enhance presentation and update details.
The files come in a word document that can be edited (if required for your audience) and also a pdf. There is an excel file that is an exercise file.
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This is a Finance vocabulary Crossword Puzzle and Word Search that is suitable for introducing key words to learners. It is a fun activity to complete individually or in teams. Answers are included. Can be used for ESL, Workplace Training or general English.
It is supplied as a pdf and a word document in case you want to edit the descriptions to suit your needs.
There are 20 financial terms contained within the Word Search and Crossword Puzzle. The words are the same for each worksheet.
Word bank below:
Budget
Finance
Debt
Surplus
Net Income
Tax
Expenses
Cash
ATM
Borrow
Broke
Bitcoin
Currency
Interest
Invest
Save
Receipt
Withdraw
Tip
Refund
This resource is for those that are new to Microsoft Excel and want to quickly learn and practice using calculations in Excel. The spreadsheet has a number of different sheets within it that have clear instructions and practice exercises to use for yourself or your learners to quickly master basic concepts.
I have used this to teach students and workplace learners with much success.
Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on sheet 1. Sheet 2 has Autosum and subsequent sheets practice using these with common spreadsheets such as invoices and profit and loss scenarios. Simply give learners a copy of this spreadsheet and work through together or let them try by themselves.
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This lesson summarises Thomas Kilmanns framework on Conflict Resolution. It covers the different styles of competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating in an easy to understand visual table.
There is a task for learners to complete that has them filling in examples of the styles. There is also a word document that has reference to a couple of you-tube videos that can be useful to introduce the lesson.
Files are presented in pdf and word format for editing if required.
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This resource contains information on how to plan and run an effective meeting as a step by step process. There is also a gap fill activity for learners to complete and both Agenda and Meeting templates that learners could fill out.
I use these documents for learners to conduct a mock team meeting.
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This ebook has icebreaker activities and games for Business, Workplace, and the ESL classroom. Great for opening training sessions, meetings and back to school introductions. This resource is perfect to get you off to the right start and have all participants in the right frame of mind for learning.
In this resource you will get a 15 page ebook that is packed with ideas and suggestions on ice breakers to use, as well as printouts for your students / learners to use when needed to write down answers.
Topics listed below:
Introduction
Two Truths and a Lie
First Impressions
Things in Common
Baby Photos
Categories
On the Spot
Clear out your Mind
Job Search: Fact or Fiction
Ice breakers for Meetings
Ice breakers for Virtual Meetings
Ice breaker Questions
Students enjoy quizzes and this one on Workplace Bullying has been created using Microsoft Forms. This is so easy for the teacher! It is self marking, all you have to do is share the link.
This product contains:
The link to the Microsoft Forms Quiz on Workplace Bullying. (provided in the pdf)
Instructions to open and Duplicate the link for the Teacher.
Step by Step instructions for sharing the Quiz with Students.
The form is self checking. The answers are preloaded into the form so that Microsoft marks them for you.
The Form is fully editable so that you can make changes, add, or delete questions as you desire.
How can it be used:
As a pre or post assessment activity for students to check their knowledge.
As a research / investigative activity, as opposed to a quiz. Students can search the internet or other resources for the answers as they go.
This is a complete lesson on complaint resolution using the TACTICS method.
The resource contains a lesson plan, worksheets, diagrams of the model, a company policy to review, and practical exercises for the group to carry out. There is also a feedback form included.
The acronym TACTICS is used to work through a step by step process to handle a complaint from a customer. This is an important aspect of customer service. Once the learner has reviewed the process, it is a good idea to have the class separate into groups and role play various complaints scenarios using this method. All documentation is provided.
I have used this successfully with a Business training class. They enjoyed it and provided excellent feedback.
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This is an excellent resource to use for groups of people that have just come together, as a class or as a project team. It consists of an interactive powerpoint presentation that introduces the topic of values and starts the thought process of what values really are and why they are so important to identify on a personal and group level.
The resource also contains a three page worksheet that has over 50 values listed. The group go through and identify their own values and then as a team agree on the top 5 values going forward. This is a great bonding exercise and allows the group to identify their own values and beliefs instead of having a teacher and / or facilitator imposing them on them. It is also a good team building activity that tests their negotiation skills.
Sets the stage for an excellent learning programme to commence with motivated learners.
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Kick off the school year with this engaging and comprehensive Back to School Writing Journal designed for middle and high school students! This resource is perfect for helping students reflect on their goals, set new aspirations, and creatively express themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this journal will provide your students with a valuable tool to start the year on a positive and thoughtful note.
What’s Included:
Welcome Page: A motivational introduction to inspire students and set the tone for a reflective school year.
About Me: Prompts to help students introduce themselves and share unique aspects of their personalities.
My Summer: Space for students to reflect on their summer experiences and share their favorite memories.
Goals for the School Year: Structured goal-setting activities for both academic and personal growth.
Academic Reflections: Prompts to help students think about their academic interests and potential challenges.
Personal Reflections: Activities to reflect on past challenges and the qualities they value in friendships.
Hopes and Dreams: Space for students to dream big about their future and how the school year can help them get there.
Getting to Know My Teachers: Prompts to encourage positive relationships with teachers.
School and Community Involvement: Planning for extracurricular activities and community engagement.
Inspirational Quotes: A section for students to find and reflect on motivational quotes.
Final Thoughts: A place for students to reflect on their excitement and nervousness about the new school year.
Additional Pages: Blank pages for doodles, drawings, and a gratitude journal section for weekly reflections.
Teacher Instructions:
Included with the journal is a detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to implement the journal in your classroom. The instructions provide a structured approach to help students get the most out of their journaling experience, including guided activities, discussion prompts, and reflection exercises.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Engaging and Reflective: Encourages students to think deeply about their goals and experiences.
Creative Expression: Provides space for students to express themselves through writing and drawing.
Personal Growth: Supports students in setting and achieving their academic and personal goals.
Community Building: Fosters a sense of community and shared experiences among students.
Easy to Implement: Comes with comprehensive teacher instructions to guide you through each activity.
This Back to School Writing Journal is the perfect resource to help your students start the school year with intention and enthusiasm. It’s more than just a journal—it’s a tool for growth, creativity, and connection.