The beginning of the year is an opportunity for all students to talk about New Year Resolutions. We take a positive look into the future and discuss our personal goals and dreams. Many resolutions are closely connected to English studies. Talking about future plans with students allows me to better understand their individual needs.The majority […]
Past Tense to Kids
Yesterday’s News with Kids Years ago when I started teaching kids English in Ikoma, I needed to learn the curriculum. I started with a good textbook. But I had lots of ideas. I wanted kids to learn through play. Not just playing games to memorize structures, but ‘play’ so there is a story and it […]
Japanese New Year: A Complete Guide
Japanese New Year: Introduction 明けましておめでとうございます。Akemashite-O-Medetou-Gozaimasu. Happy New Year!New year’s is arguably the biggest annual holiday in the land of the rising sun. Workers return to their hometowns to spend time with family, delicious food is eaten and annual traditions renewed. I love this holiday: families come together and relax, people play board games and relatives […]
