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Scarves in the classroom: more than hide and seek
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I decided to share my ideas on creative use of various simple materials you usually have at hand, as that's how you can easily come up with an extra activity without carrying tons of materials. Last month I wrote about some simple ideas on using toilet paper, and today I want to share my ideas on using a casual, everyday scarf to bring in some extra fun to your classroom.

7 Free Online Courses in December
Ready for some winter ho-ho-ho? If yes, let me be a not-so-secret Santa bringing you a batch of interesting free online courses. This time I've got something you can use for your New Year Resolution (gardening or healthy food), something to try with your students (stylistics or songwriting) or something that will make your winter break happier (baking and winemaking!).

Unzombify your students!
ovember is a vile month for teachers and students, and it's quite easy to catch a condition called zombification. How to check whether your students are suffering from zombification, which stage of the condition (short, long, permanent?) and how to cure this November plague?

Let's Talk: What the Heck Happened? (review)
I don't usually buy extra teaching tools, but once in a while my willpower proves to be particularly weak. Of course, it requires something extraordinary, but when I saw conversation cards created by Ewa Torebko, I simply knew I would love them. And, of course, I do - that's why I want to share some ideas on how to use them in your classroom.

7 Free Online Courses in October
I want to share the courses I think could be really useful, especially now, when after the first few weeks of teaching you may encounter some interesting teaching challenges.

Class contract: make it work
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.

7 Free Online Courses in September
Well, hello, autumn! Are you all excited about the new school year? I can almost imagine your enthusiastic response! I want to support your indubitable happiness, so I've found some cool online courses that will help you get into the teaching mood. And yes, you can say I'm evil - but first check those courses, as they're really inspiring!

Why study planning? To plan your studies!
I am a maniac of planners and planning. I have planners that help me organise other planners, and I keep planning even my time off, which really makes sense in my scheme of things! So when I see a study planner, I simply have to check it.

Netflix - your own EFL teacher at home
With the weather getting nicer with every day, it's more and more difficult to stay in. I generally love staying home, but even for me there's a limit to delicious tea, good books and cosy blankets. I feel like I need something extra to keep me at home, and fortunately there's Netflix!

Perfect Tips for Teacher Development (book review)
You may already know I'm a fan of CPD. The more I teach, the more I realise I have to learn. The more experienced trainer I am, the more people I meet who show me how to improve and develop. When I saw Jack C. Richards' 50 Tips for Teacher Development, I loved it from the very first moment.
