Tag Archives: warm-up activities

STEM and ELT: How to Build Background and Prior Knowledge in STEM

Posted on 4 January 2022 by Darlyne de Haan
Darlyne de Haan
Darlyne de Haan

Happy New Year! May 2022 bring you health, joy, and peace. Sir Isaac Newton said it best: “If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” I like to interpret this as meaning he gives credit … Continue reading →

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3 More Easy Improv Warm-ups for Speaking Classes

Posted on 24 November 2020 by A. C. Kemp
A. C. Kemp
A. C. Kemp

Last month, I wrote about four simple, silly improv warmups to get students active and engaged. This month, I’d like to continue with three more: Diddy-Diddy-Dum, Energy Circle, and Five Things. All three games are low stakes and noncompetitive. There’s … Continue reading →

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4 Easy Improv Warm-ups for Speaking Classes

Posted on 29 October 2020 by A. C. Kemp
A. C. Kemp
A. C. Kemp

It can be tough to get students excited about learning, and in this time of online classes, with students sitting in front of a screen all day, it’s even tougher. However, a fun warm-up activity can raise energy and interest … Continue reading →

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Aligning Ice Breakers to Lesson Objectives: 5 Fun Activities

Posted on 6 October 2020 by Andrew Wykretowicz
Andrew Wykretowicz
Andrew Wykretowicz

Those of us who have been teaching adult ESL classes for a long time know that starting the class on time is almost impossible. Our students have jobs, families, and other responsibilities, making it hard for some to be on … Continue reading →

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