April - National Poetry Month! Poetry Starters for Every Classroom
TeachersArtTeacher CafeWriting...April is National Poetry Month and no matter what you teach, you can transform the first five minutes of class to an empowering, issues-packed, discussion-based, poetry-friendly space.
Redefining the Role of the Teacher: it's a Multifaceted Profession
TeachersFutureTeacher CafeEducation...Judith Taack takes a closer look at what being an educator really means. In the article she explains how teaching should be considered a trade rather than a profession and she addresses how culture has changed and so should teaching.
May the Fourth Be With You: Celebrating Star Wars Day in the Classroom
TeachersGamingTeacher CafeEducation...Make holidays fun in your classroom this May with different games and activities. The students do not need to know everything about Star Wars to have fun with a new theme for the day.
Hello-World: World Languages for Children
TeachersTeacher CafeWorldEducation...A new way of telling stories. This unique website uses interactive maps, video, captions and links with short readings and vivid images to share geological information and sites. There are several different countries and places highlighted for your students to explore!
Today's Teacher: Educator, Motivator and Therapist
TeachersCultureMental HealthTeacher Cafe...Family stress, poverty and psychological issues are three factors which are the white elephant in the room for all of us in education. Many of these are seen as huge issues for students but they are not recognized as primary barriers.
Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative: Meet Mohammed
TeachersCultureTeacher CafeEducationLanguages Canada presents the story of Mohammed, and his integration to Canada as a refugee. Learn more about the Languages Canada Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative.
Pen Pals in the 21st Century
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducation...Pen pals provide an opportunity to break down classroom walls. Whether you connect your class with another state or another country, it serves the same purpose. It gives students the chance to see things outside of their walls. Take advantage of some of the great options available.
The Best Sites For Learning About The World's Different Cultures
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCultureLarry Ferlazzo's list of the best resources online for teaching and discussing cultures in the ESL classroom includes topics such as food, geography, and family. There are some great resources listed for educators to use in lessons.
Breaking the Teacher-Student Conflict Cycle
TeachersCultureTeacher CafeEducationThe key to improving student behavior is changing the way teachers and administrators react. A three-part series on building positive school culture.
Great Big Story
TeachersPhotographyTeacher CafeCulture...Great Big Story is a video network dedicated to the untold, overlooked and flat-out amazing. Humans are capable of incredible things and Great Big Story is here to tell them all.
Jamie Cooks Italy | Sausage Risotto
AdultsCultureFoodCookingThree more of Jamie’s fantastic recipes from Jamie Cooks Italy are here for you to enjoy! We’ve got some really comforting dishes including the most delicious Sausage Risotto cooked on the roof of the iconic Fiat building in Turin! Make sure you watch these and try them yourself. Bellissimo!
Thai Green Curry | Jamie Oliver
AdultsCreativityFoodCooking...This delicious Thai Green Curry is fresh, fragrant and fast - ready to eat in the time it takes to cook rice!
Royal Roast Chicken for Harry & Meghan | Jamie Oliver:)
AdultsCreativityFoodCooking...Jamie's got a Roast Chicken recipe that is bound to get the royal seal of approval! We all know that Harry & Meghan got engaged over this dish, so next time they need to follow Jamie's tips to make sure it's perfect. Give this a go and you'll never go wrong, getting juicy, herby, flavourful chicken every time!
The Bullwhip || Mail with Mike
AdultsHumorInternet CultureSocial Media...This week I unboxed a Ukelele, a pasta maker and a bullwhip. Thanks to Jack for hand making this. I set about learning how to crack it.