Monthly Archives: January 2019

Things to do with a paper clip

Posted on 31/01/2019 by fabenglishteacher

You’ve probably seen activities like this before, as many things as you can think of to do with a cabbage, a brick etc. Apparently (or so I tell my students!) NASA use this creativity test in their selection process, I … Continue reading →

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What day do most burglaries take place and other ideas to get students thinking

Posted on 28/01/2019 by fabenglishteacher

A few days ago I posted details of my whiteboard layout and mentioned “ponders”, these questions or phrases are written up in a corner of the whiteboard and give students something to ponder upon during lulls in the lesson or … Continue reading →

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Whiteboard layout

Posted on 25/01/2019 by fabenglishteacher

This is what my board layout (and the back of my students’ heads!!) looks like, it’s a comforting routine – for the students and myself to fill it out at the start of every lesson, day and date goes in … Continue reading →

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10 reasons to attend a conference

Posted on 20/01/2019 by fabenglishteacher

A day or more surrounded by the most motivated and vibrant group of people you can imagine, I have never attended a conference anywhere that was attended by morose, unmotivated teachers – they all stay home!   2. The chance … Continue reading →

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