This is literally true. Even if a clock is stopped because it is broken, it will still produce the correct time twice a day. This phrase has been applied to people who are seldom correct and rarely reliable. They can be right some of the time, even if it is by accident.    Example: … Read More
Author: Tim Schilstra
Introduction
Students will learn about their teacher through a True or False game. Students will also answer questions about their self. They will also write five things they like and five things they hate. There is also a Rock, Paper, Scissors game where the winner gets to ask the other a question (between student and teacher). … Read More
Family Trees
Students will be able to identify family members presented in the form of a family tree. With the student, create a family on the website www.familyecho.com. I use my family as an example. NOTE: Some slides require you to click on pictures to reveal words.  Download the PowerPoint below: Family Trees
Grass Trolls
Students will use a craft kit to create a grass troll. We also talk about how to take care of the troll. If there is time, students create a backstory for their troll. NOTE: These kits are VERY messy. Proceed with caution.  Download the PowerPoint below: Grass Trolls – Elementary
Hobbies and Weekend
Students will learn how to talk about their hobbies. Students will practice two sentence structures: “She is reading.” “Her hobby is reading.” Students will also apply their hobbies to talk about weekend plans. NOTE: On some slides you need to click on the icons. Download the PowerPoint below: Hobbies and Weekend
The Hungry Caterpillar
Students will guess which foods caterpillars like to eat. Students will then read the Hungry Caterpillar Book. If students finish early, they can learn about Canadian food. Download the PowerPoints below: The Hungry Caterpillar Canadian Food
Movie Genres
Students will learn about movie genres. They will learn the names of common genres and play a picture reveal game about them. There is also a bonus game called, Disney Favorites. Download the PowerPoints below: Movie Genres Character’s Favorite Quiz
Black and Blue
One of the things the doctor originally told me about my injury is that my leg would be black and blue. There was blood pooling where my muscle detached and it would bruise a lot. However, I am happy to say that never happened. Actually my leg seems to be healing pretty fast. I hope … Read More
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
Considered one of the smartest people, Einstein also seems to be quite humble. This quote is by Albert Einstein and actually expresses what a lot of great people do. They have a passionate curiosity for their chosen field or career path. To me, this quote is about loving what you do and striving to get … Read More
It’s Not a Bug. It’s a Feature
Here is a phrase that I have been hearing lately. Originally (1970s) this phrase was applied to computer programing. Instead of admitting there was a problem with the program, computer programmers would identify it and call it a feature. So, the phrase is meant to make something sound better than it actually is. I think … Read More