During the school year, it is important to remind students of different classroom instructions - raise your hand, quietly, please say it again etc.,
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This 22 page document includes lesson plans, flashcards and worksheets to introduce class rules to students. The teacher will encourage students to brainstorm t... Read More...
Use these posters to help student use Chinese in the classroom. Phrases include: sorry, excuse me, thanks, what is this?, I don't understand, How do you say?, P... Read More...
Download and print these classroom phrases that are commonly used in the language classroom. Each poster includes characters, English and pinyin.
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Students need lots of practice speaking Chinese. From day one, assign a partner for each student to call their 'Talk Partner'.
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Set up a shop in the Chinese language classroom to allow students to practice speaking Chinese. This is a great activity for very young learners.
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A few years back, the language teacher would plan lessons, teach the students, and then assess the students. The teacher rarely shared learning outcomes or crit... Read More...
A great way to give positive reinforcement and connect school with home, are these Notes Home To Parents.
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At the beginning of the new school year, students will draw their portrait and then plan one goal for their Chinese class. (For example: Improve my pronunciatio... Read More...
Use this downloadable sign 早上好 and use with students to recognize the characters for Good Morning.
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When students transition between activities, teachers can provide students with a way to smoothly transition.
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Classroom Management is important in all language classrooms. It is important to establish a positive environment for successful learning. Classroom Management ... Read More...
Part 1: The Different Types of Classrooms
Part 2: How do students learn best?
Part 3: What are my Expectations?
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Day 1
Greet students at the door. Wave a 你好 sign.
Students walk into classroom and put away their backpack.
Students find their name and put it into a bo... Read More...
Use this worksheet to review classroom Expectations.
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