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My books- Learning to Go https://gumroad.com/l/learn2go & The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers http://amazon.com/The-Goals-Challenge-Teachers-Transform/dp/0415735343 Resources at http://ShellyTerrell.com/kids
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Tips for Teaching Kids English ShellyTerrell.com/Kids
““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
Tip: Research the developmental stages
Tip: Cultivate relationships with icebreakers, team- building and games ShellyTerrell.com/icebreakers
Toy Mingle • Each student has a toy • Pair students • Start the timer for 1 minute and the pairs play with each other • Children then switch partners
Tip: TPR- Total Physical Response “Language-body conversation” - Dr. James Asher Photo by Sean Dreilinger, Flic.kr/p/ukUPa
Finger Plays & Gesture Songs Itsy, Bitsy Spider Where is Thumbkin? Twinkle Little Star Clap Your Hands A Sailor Went to Sea Enchantedlearning.com Head, Shoulder, Knees, Toes
Tip: Sing and chant Ring around the rosy A pocketful of posies "Ashes, Ashes" We all fall down! Photo by Jess2284, Flic.kr/p/DJWNq
Tip: Demonstrate with flashcards
Tip: Amplify story time Include pauses Hand gestures Dress up Onomatopoeia Props Change tone Change pitch Animate your face Vary your speed Make them characters
Teacherrebootcamp.com/survivaltips/mysurvivalkit Create a Survival Kit
Tip: Build routines
Differentiate activities Include rest periods Move around Balance out activity and inactivity
Suggested Kid Activities Hello song! Discovery Game! Dance! Sing! Snack Break! Read a Book! Hands-on Activity! Games! Color! Closing song/dance!
Tip: Integrate technology
Integrating Technology Hello song! CD, MP3 from iPod/ laptop Hello game! Visual instructions on screen Discovery Game! iPad/Web Activity Dance! Sing! Story Time Video of movements/ song Apps, online games/ activities Hands-on Activity! Explore w/ iPad Color! Color & drawing apps & web tools
Tip: Parent partnerships “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents.” - Jane D. Hull ShellyTerrell.com/parents
Parent communication tools & apps Remind Cel.ly GAFE Class Dojo Smore ClassTag ShellyTerrell.com/parents
How do we support learners?
Mrswideen.com • Support with note cards & visual instructions • Include screenshots or video tutorials
Kids Picture Dictionary IOS App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-picture-dictionary-educational/id482972824?mt=8
“They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel.” - Carol Buchner
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