Around Thanksgiving last year, we discussed the importance of family stories. This year, we're taking another look at personal histories, but shifting our focus slightly - towards friends. Because…
Friendsgiving
November 19, 2018
Gwen Mak
Family,
Fall,
Tradition,
group,
Thanksgiving,
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Activities
Xin Nian Kuai Le! (Happy New Year!)
February 13, 2018
Gwen Mak
Tradition,
Family,
Multicultural,
group,
Using Tales2go,
Stories,
Non-Fiction,
All Learners,
Activities
Though we just celebrated the New Year less than two months ago, people around the world are preparing for another new year celebration. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and…
The Games of the XXIII Olympiad
January 30, 2018
Gwen Mak
Tradition,
History,
High School,
Multicultural,
listening,
Parents,
Lesson Plans,
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Classroom Ideas,
Activities
Just a few weeks from now, on the 9th of February, fans worldwide will tune in to watch, listen, and follow the 23rd Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. With records dating back to …
Engage Younger Readers with Audiobooks
January 24, 2018
Gwen Mak
Reading,
Story Time,
Literacy Instruction,
listening,
classroom,
Your Classroom,
Teacher Materials,
Learning Resources,
Classroom Ideas,
Activities
Audio Books and Home Schooling
December 08, 2017
Gwen Mak
Activities,
Fluency,
Getting Started,
Using Tales2go,
At Home Use,
Homeschool
For years, homeschooling parents have incorporated audiobooks as part of their daily school routines. Audiobooks help readers of all ages to more easily appreciate stories and understand complex…
Featured Collection: Meditation Sounds
September 28, 2017
Gwen Mak
Classroom Ideas,
Activities,
All Learners,
Features,
Learning Resources,
Silent Reading,
Teacher Materials
Many teachers are integrating meditation in their classrooms. Meditation has been associated with a variety of benefits including:
- reducing stress levels
- promoting focus and good attention
- …
