“Yes, kids love technology, but they also love Legos, scented markers, handstands, books, and mud puddles. It’s all about balance.” by K.G., 1st Grade Teacher One of the best things about teaching very young learners is that they are super excited to learn! They also love technology, but we must ensure that children learn early […]
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Digital Ways to Appreciate Super Dads! 30+ Resources
Father’s Day is approaching. What a great time to inspire young people to create and learn with some cool web tools and apps by encouraging them to express their appreciation for an important father figure or male role model. Not only do students learn how to edit and design with technology; more importantly, they also […]
8 Apps and Web Tools That'll Get You Talking and Laughing
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells.” – Dr. Seuss Humor is an effective way to reach students, especially if they struggle with understanding difficult concepts or theories. Humor can also help students pay attention to boring or routine facts and drills. One way to add some humor to your lessons is by […]
10 Web Tools and Apps for Creating Avatars
“Identity will be the most valuable commodity for citizens in the future, and it will exist primarily online.” – Eric Schmidt One of the first steps for participating in any social network or online community is creating a digital image of ourselves, an avatar. We often have several avatars across many social networks. Some look […]
Students Learning by Creating Digital Gifts
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. – Carl Jung Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and the end of […]
Olympic Learning! Over 32 Web Resources and Activities
“The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, the kind of international competition that’s wholesome and healthy, an interplay between countries that represents the best in all of us.” – John Williams Students can learn about sports, current events, STEM, history, geography, and foreign policy while enjoying the Olympics. Your students will also learn about […]
8 Digital Gifts Ideas to Show Appreciation
“A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.” – Japanese proverb Father’s Day is around the corner. However, throughout the year we often celebrate special people in our lives from relatives to friends. Want to integrate technology in a meaningful way? Get your students to create digital gifts […]
Survival Tips for Teaching Kids English: 40+ Resources #GAETC13
From the What Works for Language Learners Category “For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” ― John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things This week I am in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, presenting at the GAETC conference. It is one of the […]
10+ Getting to Know You Activities for Kids!
If you like these ideas, take one of my courses or check out my books. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com! “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it.” ~ H.E. Luccock Olson Beginning the school year is often very frightening for children. It’s no wonder when you consider that children are walking into […]
10+ Ideas for Using Cell Phones with Young Learners
This is part of the Cool Sites series! Check out other mobile learning posts here! One of the first toys we play with when we are young is a phone. I remember playing with a phone that automatically dialed the numbers to the Sesame Street gang. I loved talking to them and hearing their messages. […]