by Kara Parker | Aug 2, 2019 | 1 Planning, Class Routines
Happy F-R-I-D-A-Y! Today I was surfing the web and was reminded of a great memory… the Friday Cheer! During my very first years in the classroom, I can remember hearing John Buckman’s business class yelling “F-R-I-D-A-Y, FRIDAY!” from across... 
by Kara Parker | Jul 19, 2017 | 1 Planning, Class Decor, Class Routines, First Days
Thinking about decorating your classroom or cart? Or using Target Language from day 1? We have something that will do both! It’s a post from the past and we still love it, so we gave it a fresh update for the new year. We hope you ♥love♥ the #FreeDownload... 
by Kara Parker | Aug 2, 2016 | Class Routines, Organization, What's New
Today I want to share my “flags” to help you simplify life in the classroom. This is a ready-to-use system for assigning research topics and partners. Check out ways to use this huge time-saver! I’ve learned that I don’t need to be the expert... 
by Kara Parker | Sep 17, 2015 | Class Routines, First Days, Speaking
This is a class routine from the beginning of time by Megan that I still love. Post #43 to be exact. Enjoy a little “Throwback Thursday”! Many ask how to keep it 90% in the TL. This is one way we’ve found that starts class off in the target language... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 29, 2014 | 1 Planning, Class Routines, Organization, Speaking
If you’ve had your students in class all year your job should be so easy! Flawless transitions, no personality conflicts, 100% cooperation… Plus, by now they have learned a lot of language and can stay in the target language so much longer than they could... 
by Kara Parker | Mar 2, 2014 | Class Routines
Greeting students at the door has numerous benefits including creating a personal connection, setting an example of polite etiquette, and for us language folks, using the language! The learning starts at the door. To me, greeting students is the MOST important routine...
