
Puppets in the classroom
Do you use puppets in your classroom? If not, I have some ways you can use them not only with kids, but also teenagers and adults.
Plus, they can be really useful when you teach online!

Class contract: make it work
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It took me some time to realise that there is something I can use to avoid the unavoidable frustration when all the NewYearNewMe vibe is gone. It’s a simple class contract, something we all know, but somehow it is pretty underappreciated.

Wholesome Memes in Your Classroom
Who doesn't like a good meme? I sure do (something you probably know if you follow my FB on Mondays), and what is more - I collect them because they turn out to be a real help in the classroom!
[memes included]

Get Creative Everyday: a great planner for YL teachers
With August and its back to school vibes getting stronger and stronger, I thought Get Creative Every Day is a planner worth your attention.

5 Book Recommendations for a Summer Break
Can you feel those summer vibes? Are you getting ready for the summer break? I hope so, but in case you already feel the pangs of conscience and consider some professional development, I've got something I can happily recommend: books!

Virtual Tours? Why not!
The days are getting longer and warmer and more and more difficult to focus on the lesson, especially if you're still working online. Fortunately, we can take our students to a proper museum. And the best thing: we can do this for free!

Proverbs don't have to be evil! (+free worksheet)
Some say that the true evil of English lies in its proverbs and fixed phrases. However, I've always loved them (seriously, the expression "it's raining cats and dogs" is just adorable) and I want to share some tips on how to include proverbs in the classroom that you and your students will have a lot of fun with storytelling, role-playing and family stories.

Flower Power: 3 Simple Lesson Ideas (+free worksheet)
I like it when it's cold, but spring has this magical feeling we all love. It seems, however, that flowers aren't in a hurry this year, so I've decided to bring them to the classroom using various flower-based activities. I prepared something for kids, teens and adults, so you can enjoy them with all your students - both online and offline!

7 Free Online Courses in May
We're almost finishing this schoolyear and yet I have found some courses that will support your professional development, especially if you work with kids and teens. Why? Well, it's quite obvious - they're the most vulnerable group of students marked by the covid19 pandemic. That's why I decided to find the courses focusing primarily on these groups - however, not all of them refer to covid-related issues.

5 Simple Warm-ups
Spring is indeed a trying time for teachers and students alike. The only classroom remedy I know to make students shake the tiredness off and get into the learning mode is a batch of fresh warm ups. I want to share with you my top 5 warm-ups you can use both online and in a regular classroom.