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What to Watch on Youtube for Young Learners?

The question I get asked the most as a kindergarten teacher is what to watch on Youtube for young learners. In my view, Youtube is essential nowadays to help a student learn effectively. The content on Youtube can be exceptional but you must…

Powerpoint: Plural Nouns

A powerpoint on plural nouns ready to be used with animations and transitions for a lesson. Introduce to students the basic spelling concepts of plurals. Powerpoint: Plural NounsDownload Use the powerpoint to introduce the concept of…

Powerpoint: Days of the Week

Powerpoint: Days of the Week. A powerpoint with transitions and animations ready to be used in a lesson! Powerpoint: Days of the WeekDownload Play the days of the week song by scanning the QR code on the first slide.Familiarise yourself…

Powerpoint: What am I? Insects

Powerpoint: What am I? Insects. A powerpoint with transitions and animations ready to be used in a lesson! With 9 insects to go through that should be familiar with preschoolers. Simply download the link and play the slideshow to begin. Powerpoint:…

Powerpoint: What is it? Vegetables

Powerpoint: What is it? Vegetables. A powerpoint with transitions and animations ready to be used in a lesson! With 10 vegetables to go through that should be familiar with preschoolers. Simply download the link and play the slideshow to begin.…

Powerpoint: What is it? Rooms

Powerpoint: What is it? Rooms. A powerpoint with transitions and animations ready to be used in a lesson! With 6 rooms to go through that should be familiar with preschoolers. Simply download the link and play the slideshow to begin. Powerpoint:…

Facebook Advertising for a New Website

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My website is nearly two weeks and I have learnt so much about the concept of online marketing, especially Facebook advertising for a new website. I started this personal project as something to past the time and build on, with no intention…

What Makes a Good Teacher?

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What makes a good teacher? Over the last 4 years, I have seen and trained many different kinds of teachers. You can tell almost instantly who will become a successful teacher because of their character. Personality A person with personality…

Coronavirus and Schools in Hong Kong

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The coronavirus has been around since the beginning of the year and has seriously affected schools in Hong Kong. The education economy has taken a huge hit and it has now become a serious matter for those all involved. Since January 2020, the…
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Applying to Jobs in Hong Kong

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Applying to jobs in Hong Kong is an easier task than what most think. It is most definitely a fierce market with a lot of competition, but in my experience you need to have an online presence to get the jobs that you desire. I came to Hong…

Play Contributes to a Child’s Learning

There are many ways in which play contributes to a child's learning. In this article, I will go over 5 reasons why 'Play Contributes to a Child's Learning'. Play Based Learning 1. Play helps develops the child’s social and motor skills…

Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Booklet

I made this booklet back in 2018 to help facilitate my lessons for students who needed extra help in Cambridge Pre A1 Starters. It is one of the most popular courses for preschoolers, as it assesses their core abilities in English. Cambridge…

Trinity GESE Grade 1 Worksheets

I made this booklet back in 2018 to give my students extra materials in preparation for the Trinity GESE Grade 1 exam. Trinity is an oral class that focuses on communicative language. Students will develop their speaking and listening skills…

Cambridge and Trinity Demands for Certifications for Hong Kong Primary School Interviews

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Cambridge and Trinity are the two leading faculties when it comes to ESL certification for Kindergartens and Primary school. Demands for certifications in Hong Kong Primary School interviews are intense. The market for this sector of…

Work for a Tuition Centre or a School?

Halloween at my friend's tuition centre! Should you get a job in a tuition centre or a school? They say to truely appreciate the job you are in, you must of experienced something way worse. In Hong Kong, you meet two kinds of teachers.…