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Pirate Escape Room for 5th graders. All about pirates
05/10/2026
I joined this trend and let me tell you, I LOVE the result so far!! Me that I focus more on TPT & Pinterest, I didn't think IG would surprise me or hook me anymore. I used 's original prompt. (Thank you š·š) And I translate it in English.
If you want to try it, tag us to see the result and send you love.
Here it is:
Transform the entire original image into a cute crayon-style drawing that looks handmade by a 10-year-old child. Simplify the shapes, textures, and details while keeping the main elements of the image recognizable. Do not use the original colors; instead, replace them with soft pastel and playful colors. Make everything look as if it was drawn with crayons on clean white paper with a subtle paper texture. Use a sweet, innocent, childlike aesthetic.
I hope it helps!
NEW improved version of an epic Pirate Lapbook adventure.
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06/27/2025
I used to feel pressure to āteach more.ā More vocabulary. More drills. More structure.
But the truth is our students donāt need more worksheets.
They need more wonder.
So I started dancing.
We jumped. We twirled. We sang the words instead of memorizing them.
And somewhere between the giggles and the steps,
English started to feel like theirs.
š They werenāt just learning. They were becoming.
Letās not forget: children are wired to learn through joy, through play, through movement.
When we honor that, everything changes.
š§ š So if you're tired of the flashcardsā¦
maybe it's time to let the music lead.
Tag a teacher who needs this gentle nudge today.
And never stop dancing. š©°šµ
06/13/2025
I used to think that a good teacher was someone who explained things clearly. Who managed the group. Who ācoveredā the curriculum.
And then I realizedā¦
The best lessons are the ones that leave a mark on the heart.
The day I stopped planning for topics and started planning for connection, something changed.
My students werenāt just learning English.
They were living it.
Thatās when I saw their eyes light up. Their confidence grow. Their words find meaning in real situations.
š What if your next unit isnāt just about vocabulary or grammar⦠but about helping them feel seen, capable, and curious?
Because when learning feels real, it becomes unforgettable.
And honestly? Thatās what education is meant to be.
⨠Save this post if you needed this reminder today.
And share it with a teacher who teaches with heart. ā¤ļø
You don't know what to do these days of summer? Try a couple's guessing game! It's a done-for-you 100% NO-PREP game where they interact to complete it. It has levels of difficulty and kids LOVE playing it!
03/25/2025
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A while back, I made a reel about this, but letās be honestāfast videos can feel overwhelming, especially when important steps are involved. š
Thatās why I created this self-paced, step-by-step guide so you can go through it at your own speed without missing a thing.
š Tap the HEART if this was helpful! And if you have any questions, drop them belowāIām happy to help!
03/12/2025
Somebody asked me: if you could say you're an ELT without saying it but only using 1 EMOJI, which one would it be? ...answer with it in the comments
(I thought of these four most popular icons, but if you think of another more appropriate one, you are welcome to do so.)
03/11/2025
Maria Montessoriās view of our profession is the key to understanding her philosophy. She saw teaching not as direct instruction but as guiding students to discover knowledge on their own.
It is often said that teaching is one of the few occupations that havenāt changed in over 100 years, but have you ever wondered why?
Traditional methods still rely on teacher-centered approaches, yet Montessori challenged this by shifting the focus to the learner. What if, instead of controlling every aspect of our lessons, we empowered students to take ownership of their learning? By incorporating choice, autonomy, and observation, we can create classrooms where students learn naturally, at their own paceājust as Montessori envisioned.
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