The process of learning a foreign language is influenced by a complex interplay of factors. In many teaching contexts, time is limited, and classes are large, making lesson planning a demanding task. In such environments, having a ready-made sequence of lessons becomes more…
By a Teacher Who Bruised More Than Her Ego When I was a child, one movie lit up my imagination: Castelos de Gelo (yes, I do mean that dramatic 80s movie about a girl who becomes blind but still manages to ice skate beautifully). I watched it so often, I am sure it left an…
In the evolving landscape of Brazilian Basic Education, bilingual curricula have emerged as powerful tools to integrate language, knowledge, and culture. Far from being limited to language acquisition, these programs aim to promote deep learning through the intersection of…
A counting book may appear simple, yet it presents a unique challenge: engage children into two activities simultaneously — counting and reading. The reading element is what all picturebooks share: they must spark enough curiosity and delight to keep little hands turning…
Idioms inspired by sports are deeply embedded in everyday English. From business to casual conversation, these expressions help convey ideas with vivid imagery and cultural references. For English teachers, teaching sports idioms provides a rich opportunity to explore not…
CASA DA MOEDA MINT The Mint is the place where a country’s new coins and paper money are made under government control.A Casa da Moeda é o lugar onde as novas moedas e cédulas de um país são feitas sob controle do governo. TESTA-DE-FERROFRONT MAN The cartel…
É com grande satisfação que utilizamos a coleção Doodle Town da Macmillan Education em nosso programa de Ensino Bilíngue. Acreditamos que a proposta pedagógica do material alinha-se perfeitamente com nossos objetivos de oferecer uma educação de qualidade, promovendo…
The book Freedom Soup, written by Tami Charles, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara, and published by Scholastic tells a rich and sensory story that starts in the kitchen but reaches far beyond it. Right from the cover, we are welcomed by the two main characters: Ti Gran…
In early 2025, Brazil officially turned into law its national restriction rules on cell phone use during school hours, sparking debates among educators, parents, and policymakers. While some see the move as a necessary step to reduce distractions and reclaim students’…
