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The Magic Box of Words: Fun and Simple Classroom Activities
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Years ago I created something I’ve ever since called the Magic Box of Words. It’s a simple tool, but it’s very easy to adapt to various groups and students.

Unlocking the Magic of Storytelling: no-prep lesson plans
I’ve written quite a few of lesson plans revolving around storytelling, and I want to share them with you, because I believe everyone can find something useful – from absolute novices to the aces of tale-spinning.

Four Riders of the Feedbacalypse
We usually talk about giving feedback - but what about receiving it?
Meet the 4 Riders of the Feedbacalypse that can make feedback sessions... difficult.

Classroom Feedback in the Matrix
Today I want to show you a magical tool that will take your feedback sessions to the next level - it's time to invite your students to share their feedback!

My Superhero Teacher: no-prep lesson plan
Unleash your ESL classroom superpowers! Take a look at this fun, no-prep lesson plan to learn how to integrate favourite superheroes into grammar lessons.

Flashcards in the Classroom: My Top 11 Activities
I love using flashcards in my classroom to engage my students and support active learning, to make them move, to introduce new vocabulary and revise the one already covered... That's why I decided to share my top 11 activities with flashcards.

Chairs in the Classroom: Yoga, Games and More!
I like using everyday classroom objects we can have in our classroom in creative and engaging ways to make learning fun. So far I've written about soft balls, food, toilet paper and scarves - but what about chairs? Can we use them to boost creativity, communication... and fun?

That Fateful Year: game, project, tool
Imagine a tool that will encourage your students to write creatively, regularly and as if they were playing a game. Sounds great? Well I want to share with you a literal game that will support not only your students' writing skills, but also their out-of-the-box thinking, enthusiasm, engagement and the belief that creative writing isn't that bad after all.

The One Thing You Should Do in 2023
There are probably many things on your To Do In 2023 list already, however I don't think you have thought about the thing I write. In fact, this is something we usually don't focus on - I mean, if we have it, it's cool, and if we don't have it, we don't even think about it. And we really, really should, especially if we teach!

We Wish You a Merry... what exactly? (no-prep lesson plan)
Do you sometimes wonder what's the best phrase for the winter holidays? After all, not everyone celebrates Christmas, so maybe you should say Happy Holidays?
Well, I think it's best if you ask your students! That's why I prepared a short and simple no-prep lesson plan!
