by Kim Jacobs | Jul 22, 2021 | Kids
Resource Spotlight: ABCya! I’ve said before that I find games to be a highly effective way to learn. Having fun while you’re doing something improves retention, and a positive attitude on the part of the student means that we can get a lot more...
by Kim Jacobs | Jun 12, 2021 | Kids
Parenting in America: You Spell That HOW? Spelling – it’s one of the most challenging parts of learning English, no matter when you start. Because English has its roots in so many different languages, its spelling conventions are anything but consistent....
by Kim Jacobs | Jun 9, 2021 | Kids
Resource Spotlight: Starfall For a great resource that makes learning to read fun, check out Starfall.com. When I’m working with younger students, or students that are just learning to read English, Starfall.com is one of the resources I consistently go to. This...
by Kim Jacobs | Apr 25, 2021 | Kids
You Think It’s A Game? You Bet! I use games with my students frequently. It might seem obvious that learning through play works well with younger students, but I find that even older students, such as teenagers, benefit from games. Many games are more obviously...
