Internet Sites for Children

While reading an issue of English Teaching Professional magazine, I came across an article that lists some of the best internet sites for children and thought I'd pass them along.
As most of you know, I adore BBC and the literacy page of the site www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize will show you one reason why.
www.spellingcity.com is great to help with words that are often misspelled. I would even recommend this site to some of our students at the PH.
Lastly, can you ever go wrong with the British Council? Probably not! Visit www.britishcouncil.org/kids-games-fun.htm to explore some of the fun games they have like 'Trolley Dash' or 'Clean and Green'. Be sure to explore the site to find the most suitable ones for your pupils.
Using sites like these can help keep learning English fun and interesting for your pupils and a nice change for you. Have a great time checking them out.

Summer Reads

I've finally got a bit of time on my hands and what can I do on a rainy day like today? Grab a good book, of course! After looking around, I found a list of good summer reads on MSNBC. Not only is a book great for staying it, but also for lying next to the pool when the sun comes out again. Ahhh, summer days.

Summer Fun Ideas from Kaboose

Honestly, I just can't get enough of Kaboose.com. It's so full of ideas and now they've got loads of ideas for summer. Check it out to keep those summer days full of fun! Now, I'm talking about fun for everyone, everywhere...not just your pupils in school. Oh, and don't miss the summer grill recipes...oh yum!

Good Luck on Exams

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dealing with Exam Stress

We are all in it and we will get through it. I'm talking about exam stress. I've been so busy, I forgot to update the polls last week and add a little post. So, here we are. Up to our eyeballs in papers, notes, books, empty mugs, and dirty dishes...but relax, we'll make it. If you want some specific tips to help you survive this time of the semester, check out page 3 of the latest issue of The Gazette.

Book Fair Bake Sale

What more could you ask for? The StuFa is hosting a book fair and bake sale this Thursday July 16th starting at 13:00 in NZ. There will be a number of goodies to read and eat this Thursday! See you there.

Summer BBQ Tonight!

Tonight! Join us at the Big Summer BBQ at 19:00 in the North Garden (behind the Schlossbau). Drinks and salads are available. Bring your own goodies to toss on the grill.