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Transitions and breaks in the YLT classroom
This is a blogpost/write up of a workshop I delivered in 2022. It’s about transitions and in the Young Learner classroom and a few equestrian parallels are drawn! Understanding the importance of making sure the class are ready for the next activity/instruction is key, as indeed it is when you’re riding. We are looking for smooth transitions in both situations and these workshop provided participants with some ideas. This post was first published in IATEFL 2023 Conference Selections.




Flashcards - why you should be making your own
In this post, I look at flashcards and how to make your own.

How to successfully teach one-to-one young learners online: careful preparation is key
In this post, I look at key aspects of preparation for teaching young learners one-to-one in a virtual environment.


Adapting to a new reality
This article was written at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown. I was asked to write about how the whole situation was impacting me as a materials writer. It’s now August and whilst I’m no longer in lockdown, I do think that uncertainty really has settled into the new certainty. But baking is still as predictable as it was back in May - thank goodness!

USING IATEFL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS as a resource for TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
Have you ever wondered what to do with conference proceedings? In this blog post, I look at some no-prep ways to use IATEFL Conference Selections 2019 as a resource for teacher development sessions.
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