Erin Bouma's Recommended
NEWSLETTERS I SUBSCRIBE TO AND USE
Maybe you are like me and too busy to go out looking for lesson plan ideas or interesting topics and resources. Why not have them come to YOU? If you subscribe (free) to some of these newsletters, I guarantee you will soon be overflowing with new worksheets, materials, links, websites, articles and discussion points.
Kevin McCaughey an American English Teacher in Russia has an excellent monthly newsletter full of creative ideas for lessons and activities. You can subscribe free at: mailing_list@kevinmccaughey.com To see a sample, check out: www.kevinmccaughey.com
Two British Council Sites for English Teachers and Learners. Rich resources: articles, news, games, lesson plans, etc. To look at the newsletters go to: www.teachingenglish.com and www.learnenglishkids.com
Developing Teachers Monthly Newsletter www.developingteachers.com
Monthly articles, teaching links, teaching tips, etc. Serious professional material.
Teachnology Teacher Tip Newsletter: www.teachnology.com/weekly
e-Resources grouped around themes each issue: worksheets, background information, activities, etc. I especially appreciate the new educational websites they feature each issue.
ESL Learner Movie Guides www.eslnotes.com Periodic
Each guide has a detailed synopsis of a popular movie with a plot summary, a list of major characters, a glossary of vocabulary/cultural references and questions for class discussion.
ZOOM-IN-ON-AMERICA From Krakow, Poland comes this feature magazine-format newsletter. Based on monthly themes, it is especially suitable for intermediate/teen students
www.zoom-in-on-america.pl on behalf of Krakow, AIRC (KrakowAIRC@STATE.GOV)
Songs for Teaching www.songsforteaching.com monthly
“Using Music to Promote Learning” Provides lyrics, audio and some downloads of a variety of traditional and original songs for the classroom.
The Learning Page www.learningpage.com monthly
Worksheets, themes, reading, teaching idea resources
Didax Educational Resources www.didax.com/newsletter
Monthly newsletter with lessons
TeacherPlanet.com www.globeteacher.com
Monthly newsletter with worksheets, themes
HotChalk Lesson Plans Page www.LessonPlansPage.com Seasonal lessons
Reading Rockets www.readingrockets.org/newsletters
• Reading Rockets News A monthly e-newsletter about reading for parents and educators
• Rocket Blasts A daily or weekly e-mail of global news headlines about reading
National Geographic newsletters.nationalgeographic.com/p/National%2520Geographic%2520Society/NG_Registration_Page Education update, lots of lessons featuring history, geography and travel
Teach Children ESL www.teachchildrenesl.com Monthly
Free worksheets, flashcards, games and songs for working with children.
Ideas and Resources for Primary Teachers www.teachingpets.co.uk
ChildFun www.coloringbookfun.com
www.eslall.com Monthly