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I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.

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I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
Speak, Write and Play In Mandarin
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Mandarin Bingo pack: This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Let's Talk in Mandarin!: This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. Let's Write in Mandarin pack: There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Mandarin. The students could write about a topic in Mandarin before and then after a topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic. * Please note - these resources provide visual prompts, not specific language instruction.
57 Mandarin Setting Cards For Conversation Practice
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57 Mandarin Setting Cards For Conversation Practice

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk in Mandarin! pack. This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture. What works very well is for the two pictures to be directly projected on a wall. The teacher talks about the top picture, such as 'In my picture, I can see two seagulls flying.'... then the students model their responses, using the sentence structure provided by the teacher. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
114 Mandarin Bingo Game Cards
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114 Mandarin Bingo Game Cards

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Welcome to the Mandarin Bingo pack. This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Talk about the picture and then ask your students to select and write down 5 items from the picture. Then look at the picture and pick out all the key vocabulary you want them to talk about. The first student to have all their items read out is the winner. With 57 different settings and 114 different game cards, there are plenty chances for great vocabulary. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
114 Persian Bingo Game Cards
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114 Persian Bingo Game Cards

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Welcome to the Persian Bingo pack. This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Talk about the picture and then ask your students to select and write down 5 items from the picture. Then look at the picture and pick out all the key vocabulary you want them to talk about. The first student to have all their items read out is the winner. With 57 different settings and 114 different game cards, there are plenty chances for great vocabulary. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
57 Persian Setting Cards For Conversation Practice
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57 Persian Setting Cards For Conversation Practice

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk in Persian! pack. This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture. What works very well is for the two pictures to be directly projected on a wall. The teacher talks about the top picture, such as 'In my picture, I can see two seagulls flying.'... then the students model their responses, using the sentence structure provided by the teacher. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
114 Polish Writing Worksheets For Writing Practice + 31 Fun Teaching Activities For These Cards
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114 Polish Writing Worksheets For Writing Practice + 31 Fun Teaching Activities For These Cards

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These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction * Welcome to the 'Let’s Write in Polish!' pack. There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Polish. The students could write about a topic in Polish before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed. It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture. These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
114 Polish Bingo Game Cards
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114 Polish Bingo Game Cards

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Welcome to the Polish Bingo pack. This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Talk about the picture and then ask your students to select and write down 5 items from the picture. Then look at the picture and pick out all the key vocabulary you want them to talk about. The first student to have all their items read out is the winner. With 57 different settings and 114 different game cards, there are plenty chances for great vocabulary. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Speak, Write and Play In Polish
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Speak, Write and Play In Polish

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Polish Bingo pack: This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Let's Talk in Polish!: This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture. Let's Write in Polish pack: There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Polish. * Please note - these resources provide visual prompts, not specific language instruction.
114 Punjabi Bingo Game Cards
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114 Punjabi Bingo Game Cards

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Welcome to the Punjabi Bingo pack. This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Talk about the picture and then ask your students to select and write down 5 items from the picture. Then look at the picture and pick out all the key vocabulary you want them to talk about. The first student to have all their items read out is the winner. With 57 different settings and 114 different game cards, there are plenty chances for great vocabulary. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
Speak, Write and Play In Russian
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Speak, Write and Play In Russian

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Russian Bingo pack: This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a handout. Let's Talk in Russian!: This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture. Let's Write in Russian pack: There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Russian. * Please note - these resources provide visual prompts, not specific language instruction.
Fireworks Night Pictures - Vocabulary - Safety - Writing Prompts - 31 Different Classroom Activities
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Fireworks Night Pictures - Vocabulary - Safety - Writing Prompts - 31 Different Classroom Activities

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You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. This is a fun pack about fireworks and fireworks night. It complete complete with ideas about how to keep safe, the vocabulary the children will need to know and a bonfire creative writing prompt. In addition, I have added a teacher guide explaining 31 different teaching activities a teacher could try using these resources in the classroom. These activities are fun and it will improve a student's vocabulary and memory skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Fireworks Night. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of fireworks. The students can then discuss what they think each one is like and which one they like the best and why. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation + 31 Teaching Activities To Try In Your Own Classroom
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Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation + 31 Teaching Activities To Try In Your Own Classroom

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You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. I added the second PowerPoint to help teachers get more out of their Photo Flashcards. These activities make learning fun, improve their vocabulary and enhance their memory skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Thanksgiving. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Thanksgiving activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Drawing Figures - PowerPoint Teaching Resource + + 31 Fun Teaching Activities For These Cards
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Drawing Figures - PowerPoint Teaching Resource + + 31 Fun Teaching Activities For These Cards

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You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different positions being shown in each of photos. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Drawing Figures. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different positions. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Pirate Alphabet - Talk Like A Pirate Day + Writing Prompt+ 31 Teaching Ideas For Class Teaching
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Pirate Alphabet - Talk Like A Pirate Day + Writing Prompt+ 31 Teaching Ideas For Class Teaching

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I was thinking on how I could promote talk like a pirate day and I put together a set of flashcards about pirates, organised by the alphabet. While the words are based on an alphabet song, the development of the flashcards is unrelated to owners of the original video, which is included in the PowerPoint. I have added a second presentation to explain 31 different ways you could use these photo flashcards in the classroom. I have also added some pirate writing prompts to encourage your class to do a little creative writing. You could look at it directly as a presentation and repeat the letters together. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Pirate Alphabet. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Pirate activities. The students can then discuss what they think about each word. Can they think of a better pirate word? The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
ESL Pirate Alphabet - Perfect for talk like a pirate day + Pirate Writing Prompts+ 31 Teaching Tasks
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ESL Pirate Alphabet - Perfect for talk like a pirate day + Pirate Writing Prompts+ 31 Teaching Tasks

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I was trying to develop some ideas about how to present "Talk Iike a Pirate Day" to my lower ESL classes - those learning English or needing more support. I came across a video using the alphabet to teach about pirates using simple English and my Talk Like A Pirate resource, Pirate Alphabet, was developed. I hope you like it. The big idea is to print out the pages, and make them into fun flash cards. I have included a presentation explaining the 31 different ways you can use these flashcards in the classroom to help your children expand their vocabulary and improve their memory skills. In addition, I have added some creative writing prompts for a fun set of English lessons. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the images to make an interesting, eye-catching Pirate Alphabet display. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different pirate related objects. The students can then discuss if they can think of other pirate related objects starting with this lesson. The images could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Halloween Alphabet PowerPoint, Halloween Writing Worksheets + 31 Teaching Ideas To Use In Classroom
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Halloween Alphabet PowerPoint, Halloween Writing Worksheets + 31 Teaching Ideas To Use In Classroom

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Want to teach the alphabet using Halloween images? This is a great set of resources for anyone wanting to buy a low cost Halloween alphabet. I have added a set of Halloween themed worksheets about the numbers and alphabet. I also added a presentation which shows you 31 different ways this teaching resource could be used in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the slides. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Halloween Alphabet. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into the correct order. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Halloween Number Bonds To 10 - PowerPoint Presentation, Counting Worksheet and Alphabet.
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Halloween Number Bonds To 10 - PowerPoint Presentation, Counting Worksheet and Alphabet.

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This is a fun Halloween presentation about number bonds to 10. The first half of the presentation are in order. The second half of the presentation is different sums mixed up. It makes learning more fun. Also added some themed counting worksheets and a Halloween alphabet to complete. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different numbers being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Counting to 10. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them from the smallest to the biggest. The students can then discuss what they think the answer is if they add 2 cards together. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Halloween Phonics - PowerPoint Presentation + Presentation showing you 31 different ways to use it.
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Halloween Phonics - PowerPoint Presentation + Presentation showing you 31 different ways to use it.

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This is a fun presentation which is based on Halloween objects, while teaching phonics. It comes with a link to a great Halloween phonics song and video. It is a fun way of including Halloween in your Literacy lessons. I have now created a second PowerPoint presentation which will give you 31 different ways of using this resource in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Phonics. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Halloween Phonics words. The students can then discuss what more words start with the same sound. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Diwali - Counting to 10 - PowerPoint and Teaching Display Materials + Diwali mandala colouring book
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Diwali - Counting to 10 - PowerPoint and Teaching Display Materials + Diwali mandala colouring book

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Count to 10 using Diwali as a focal point. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different numbers and items being shown in each of the photos. The numbers are first shown in one way, and then mixed up and shown in a different order to consolidate their learning. I added Diwali mandala colouring book to help them further improve their fine motor skills colouring. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Diwali – Counting to 10. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Diwali – Counting to 10 Lamps. The photos could also be used to sort numbers or to use them to add or subtract different numbers.
Dutch Halloween Skeleton Counting Song - PowerPoint + Halloween Worksheets + 31 Teaching Ideas
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Dutch Halloween Skeleton Counting Song - PowerPoint + Halloween Worksheets + 31 Teaching Ideas

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Do you teach Dutch? Use my Halloween materials to boost their learning in a fun way! You learn a counting song in Dutch. I have also included a Halloween themed worksheet which you could ask the children to translate into Dutch. I have also included a presentation showing you 31 different ways the students could then use their worksheets to create new teaching activities in the classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different skeletons being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Halloween Skeleton Counting Song. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different groups of skeletons. The students can then discuss what they think each skeleton was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.