Author: Brooke Hamler

Glue dots might just be the unsung heroes of classroom supplies. These tiny, adhesive wonders offer a mess-free alternative to liquid glue and can transform the way we engage with classroom materials. Today, we’ll explore four creative ways to incorporate glue dots into your classroom activities, enhancing everything from flashcards and board games to task cards and visual aids. The product that I’m talking about today is Aleene’s TACK IT over and Over! It’s a re-positionable adhesive that is amazing for classroom use! (The above is an amazon affiliate link)! There are so many ways to use this product. In…

Building basic vocabulary is one of the fundamental building blocks to learning a language! This activity will help your students brainstorm a wide variety of basic vocabulary words. You can sign up and this printable word race activity will be sent straight to your inbox! So, print out as many copies as you need, have students grab their pens, and dive into the world of words together! How it Works: The rules are simple . Here’s what you need to do: Benefits of the Word Race: Participating in the “What’s in Your House” A-Z Word Race offers a myriad of…

For many language learners, the concept of three distinct ending pronunciations for the same ending can seem difficult. As always, practice makes perfect! Grab my -ed ending sounds CHEAT SHEET for an easy reference to help students learn Verb Past Tense -ed Endings /t/d/id/.

From board games to interactive quiz shows – games are a great classroom approach to learning!

Games and activities that target specific Valentine’s Day related vocabulary can be a great way to help ESL students. Using games is a fun way to learn new words and reinforce spelling . By providing a fun and interactive way to practice language skills, these games can help make learning more enjoyable too! Students will become more confident and successful language learners. My favorite Valentine’s Day themed vocabulary building activities are easy to prep and use.

As the holiday season approaches, there are a million different activities that kids love – however, Secret Secret is an overall classroom favorite! It’s a wonderful way to foster a sense of community among students. Organizing a Secret Santa gift exchange can be a daunting task if you don’t have the right tools available. In this blog post, I’ll tell you all about a stress-free approach to hosting a classroom Secret Santa, using my handy template to simplify the process. Step 1: Set the Stage The first step in organizing a successful Secret Santa exchange is creating an atmosphere of…

Christmas is a great time to introduce writing crafts or craftivities if you haven’t already tried them in your classroom. You might be wondering, what exactly is a “craftivity”? Well, it’s the perfect mix of a simple coloring activity and a simple writing activity that students love! Here are three activities you can use to promote creative, descriptive ad narrative writing. These activities are designed with young yearners or English as a second language students. These activities are two pages each and consist of a simple coloring topper and a writing prompt. Let’s start with my favorite: Sleigh Decorating Competition…

Here are three activities you can use to keep high student engagement while building vocabulary, practicing targeted grammar and most of all – having fun. One of my favorite Christmas activities is an Escape Room style activity.