Ten tips for Terrific Teachers
1- Never talk longer than the average age of the group! This means 5-10 minutes for elementary student, about 13-18 minutes for teenagers an 20-30 minutes for adults. Then your students must do...
View ArticleEnd of school year letter #1: from my student Lenora
As you all know the year is coming to an end. I asked my students to write a letter telling me what their favorite day was, favorite subject, a memory they will never forget and something they...
View ArticleEnd of school year letter#2: from my student Nabih
This is another letter that I received from my student Nabih. Nabih I’m so glad I was able to teach you some math tricks I hope you will always use them in the years to come. I will miss you you are...
View ArticleEnd of school year letter#3: from my student Bryan
Bryan I love the first sentence you wrote it’s so touching! “My favorite day was Monday because I could see Miss Farah everyday after it.” That is just adorable! I will miss you Mr. Brainy! I...
View ArticleEnd of school year letter #4 from my student Elle
Yes Elle you are right Halloween day was a blast we had a lot of fun. Elle you are a very unique girl. You were always the one I asked to help me if I needed anything and you willingly contributed....
View ArticleEnd of school year letter #5 from my student Ali
I’ve always loved the way you design the letters and drawing you gave me Ali. You are an artist! I see great potential in you. Wise words “Love is what we need” I love it I love you more Ali and I...
View ArticleHow can you tell if your child is lying?
This post is for parents and teachers. I wanted to write about this topic because both parents and teachers sometimes can’t tell if a child is lying or not. Let’s say a child did something...
View ArticleMy students love the Activboard!
This is my first week with my new students. I started using the Activboard when I explained a new spelling lesson. I love it! My students are being so interactive and attentive in class. They all...
View ArticleHealthiest Lunchboxes for this week go to….
The healthiest lunchbox for this week go to James and Taleen! James lunchbox contained: Kiwi- grapes- Juice- Ham and cucumber sandwich- Kiri (cheese) Taleen’s lunchbox contained: Maacaroni and cheese-...
View ArticleMy thoughts for this school year..
Seriously time really flies! I can’t believe we’ve been in school for a month already. So here’s how my year looks like so far…. A lot of work, a lot of technology, and a lot of...
View ArticleWe love Dr. Seuss!
During eating time, my students have been watching Dr. Seuss videos!
View ArticleBiography writing
This week, I explained the rules of writing a “Biography” which is a writing about someone’s life. I told my students to research about a famous person that they choose during the Easter vacation and...
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