https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3 en-us 2023-02-12 13:11:41 UTC 2023-05-13 01:28:31 UTC hello@padlet.com zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2477810106 Why use it? To make students feel good, make them know each other well, and erase the uncomfortable atmosphere.
Who it's best for? Beginner-Advanced levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instructions: The teacher asks students to get a piece of paper and think of one person who you would like to become closer and write a compliment about that person. After it, students should crumple the paper and throw it at that person. ]]> 2023-02-12 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2477810106 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2490015176 Why use it? To make students get to know each other, improve planning, and teamwork, and also to have fun.
Who it's best for? Beginner-Advanced levels
Needed time: 5-10 minutes

Instruction: The teacher divides a class into several groups of 3 people and introduces them to the rules. Students will be given only papers and they shouldn't use any other materials to build a tower. When the teacher says "Get started", students begin to build a tower and discuss the strategy and ask their teammate's names and have discussion and fun. When the time is over, the teacher will find the highest tower and pronounce praise.]]> 2023-02-21 17:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2490015176 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2490016262 Why use it? For creating a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes physical and mental readiness, as well as overall health and well-being.
Who it's best for: Beginner-Advanced levels
Needed time: 5-10 minutes

Instruction: Ask students to prepare a piece of paper and ask them to make a paper airplane out of it and write their name on it. When all the students are ready, ask them to leave the classroom and tell them that the winner will be the one who will fly the paper airplane the furthest. Ask them to throw their paper airplanes from the second floor and determine who will be the winner. After that, ask them to bring their paper airplane and continue the lesson after congratulations.]]> 2023-02-21 17:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2490016262 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2490017525 Why use it?  Promoting deeper learning, critical thinking, getting feedback from learners, and self-awareness in the classroom.
Who it's best for? Beginner-Advanced levels
Needed time: 5-10 minutes

Instruction: The teacher writes open-ended questions on the board and asks students to write down all these questions on a piece of paper. The teacher informs the students of the amount of time they have, and if the teacher wants to remain anonymous, informs them that it is not necessary to write their names. After all the students write their answers, the teacher collects them.]]> 2023-02-21 17:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2490017525 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576617135 Why use it? Review of course material; Test preparation; Grammar practice; Vocabulary building and etc. 
Who it's best for: Beginner-Advanced levels
Needed time: 15-25 minutes

Instruction: Create a Jeopardy game board with categories and point values. You can use a template or create your own using a whiteboard or poster board.

Prepare a set of questions for each category, with different point values for each question based on its level of difficulty.

Divide the class into teams and assign a captain for each team. The captain will be responsible for buzzing in and answering the questions.

Start the game by selecting a category and point value. Read the question aloud, and the first team to buzz in gets to answer. If the team answers correctly, they earn the point value of the question. If they answer incorrectly, the point value is deducted from their score.

Play the game until all categories and questions have been answered, or until time runs out. The team with the highest score at the end of the game is the winner.]]> 2023-05-03 11:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576617135 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576671483 Why use it? Enhancing language learning, improving memory retention, encouraging engagement and participation, and promoting cultural awareness.
Who it's best for? Beginner-Advanced levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: The teacher and students choose a song to sing, and the teacher demonstrates the karaoke video to the classroom and students sing together. ]]> 2023-05-03 12:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576671483 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576682118 Why use it? improving students' mental health, as a result of giving them a place to vent their feelings, and an ability to process difficult experiences.
Who it's best for? Pre-Intermediate - Advanced levels
Needed time: 5-10 minutes

Instruction: Ask students to bring a notebook to the next lesson. When they all bring notebooks, tell them that you will write down everything that is on their mind, what they did today, what they feel, and even their problems. Tell them you won't read them and give them 5-10 minutes. Explain that they should keep a diary in every lesson because it will help students develop emotional resilience.]]> 2023-05-03 12:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576682118 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576692259 Why use it? To make students brainstorm, check their vocabulary range, and make a competition.
Who it's best for? Pre-Intermediate - Advanced levels
Needed time: 5-10 minutes

Instruction: 

1. Put students into partners or small groups (max of 4).
2. Have one student write the alphabet on a piece of paper (or prepare a handout in advance).
3. Assign a topic (animals or jobs for example).
4. Students have to write down one word for each letter in the assigned amount of time. If they don’t know a letter, they can skip it and come back later.
5. At the end, the team with the most words is the winner. Give a small prize of some kind.

]]> 2023-05-03 12:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576692259 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576702315 Why use it? Practice the grammar topic, and be able to create sentences.
Who it's best for? Pre-Intermediate - Advanced levels
Needed time: 10-15 minutes

Instruction: 1) Print and prepare handouts
2) Explain to students that they will be given a card and they should continue a sentence using proper conditional. 
3) Give students a chance to choose a card and if they have any mistakes correct them.
4) After the time is over, applaud and praise students. ]]> 2023-05-03 12:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576702315 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576713828 Why use it?  To learn new information, check progress through trivia and quizzes, or play fun educational games in class or at home!
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 10 minutes

Instruction: 1) Teacher creates a Kahoot game depending on her/his aim. 
2) Teacher demonstrates a game through a projector on the board. Students will be asked to log in to the game using demonstrated pin code. 
3)Students start playing and after answering all questions, students applaud and congratulate winners.]]> 2023-05-03 13:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576713828 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576795594 Why use it? To make students active and closer to each other, students will be fully engaged
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: The teacher explains the rules of the game. The students should form a circle and the teacher will play music while they have to pass the ball to each other. When the teacher stops the music, the student holding the ball will answer the question. This procedure will continue until all the prepared questions are answered.

]]> 2023-05-03 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576795594 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576813804 Why use it? To make students engaged and participate in the classroom; very good activity for teambuilding; an extraordinary way of starting the lesson
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares the tool by making a construction kit out of thick paper and rope. There should be 6 ropes to hold it. The teacher divides the classroom into groups of 6 people and gives each team 3 words and tells them to hold 1 rope for each person and try to write these words on paper. The team that first writes all the words on paper will be the winner. ]]> 2023-05-03 14:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576813804 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576964319 Why use it? It can be used for checking their knowledge related to grammar and vocabulary.
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares handouts and divides the class into 5-6 groups, each of which receives one handout. The teacher explains the task, in this task they have to match the idiom with its definition in 5 minutes. The group that takes the first place becomes the winner.]]> 2023-05-03 15:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576964319 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576973477 Why use it? It is a really easy and engaging warm-up for all students.
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 5-7 minutes

Instruction: The teacher asks the students to stand up and then plays an animated dance video and asks the students to repeat this dance. The students and the teacher will dance and have fun. When the video ends, the teacher tells the students to sit down and continues the lesson.]]> 2023-05-03 16:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576973477 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576987912 Why use it? It can be used to use theoretical knowledge in practice and check if all students understand the grammar topic.
Who it's best for? Elementary-Advanced levels
Needed time: 10 minutes

Instruction: The teacher asks the students to stand up and form a circle. Then the teacher tells them that they will be given a ball, and when the student throws the ball at another student, the teacher says the sentence in an active form. The student holding the ball must compose passive sentences from active sentences. Students will continue to play until all the sentences are completed.]]> 2023-05-03 16:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2576987912 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577011380 Why use it? A very engaging game that checks student's understanding of the topic and all students can actively participate in the lesson.
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 10-15 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares some bottle caps or similar items, some papers with 100-500 points, and questions related to the topic or grammar. The teacher glues papers on two tables and divides students into 2 groups. The student opens the bottle cap with his fingers and looks at how many points he will earn if he answers the question.  After all the members of the group have tried to kick and answered the questions, the group with the highest number of points wins.]]> 2023-05-03 16:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577011380 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577024628 Why use it? To make the lesson more engaging, to have fun, and to boost student's mood
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 10-15 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares 2 headphones and a list of words related to the topic. The teacher divides the class into 2 groups and asks them to choose one leader from each group. The selected leaders will be sitting at a table listening to loud music. The members of their group will stand in a row, and the first person in the row will try to explain the hidden word to the leader by showing some gesture or saying it. When the presenter correctly guesses the hidden word, the next participant in the row will explain another new word. The winner will be the group that guessed the most words.]]> 2023-05-03 16:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577024628 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577034088 Why use it? To get closer to Japan's culture, to be able to make a paper crane
Who it's best for? Teenagers and adults
Needed time: 10 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares papers and turns on the tutorial from the internet. Students will follow this guide to make their own paper cranes. If there are any problems, they will tell the teacher to help.

]]> 2023-05-03 16:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577034088 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577043497 Why use it? You can use it to make students more relaxed and focused on the task.
Who it's best for? Kids and teenagers
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: Students will be divided into 2 groups and they will stand in rows. The teacher asks them to prepare a paper and pen. The teacher explains that she is going to show a picture to the last person in the row and that person will draw that picture on the back of the next person. That person will try to do the same to the next person and it will continue until it reaches the first person in the row. The teacher will show students the first picture and the last picture. That's all.]]> 2023-05-03 16:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577043497 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577057023 Why use it? You can use it to make students participate at the lesson actively.
Who it's best for? Kids, teenagers, and adults. All levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: The teacher needs to print puzzles related to the topic and bring them to the class. Explain to students that they will have to create a full picture out of that puzzle's pieces. After they finish, applaud to them.  ]]> 2023-05-03 17:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577057023 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577074810 Why use it? This activity helps to develop language and spelling skills.
Who it's best for? All levels
Needed time: 5 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares scrambled words from the vocabulary they have learned. The teacher hands out handouts to students and asks them to work individually or in pairs. Whoever finishes first will receive a prize.]]> 2023-05-03 17:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577074810 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577086119 Why use it? Find Someone Who is a fun activity that encourages students to interact with each other.
Who it's best for? This activity is best for students who are new to a class or who need to get to know each other better.
Needed time: 10-15 minutes

Instruction: The teacher prepares a handout with statements such as: who wears glasses; who has a cat; who does not like sunny days; who does not know how to swim, etc. The teacher explains that they have to find a person who matches the statement and write his name. The person who has matched all statements will be the winner.]]> 2023-05-03 17:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577086119 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577095405 Why use it? Icebreaker questions can help students to get to know each other and build a sense of community in the classroom.
Who it's best for? This activity is best for students who are meeting each other for the first time or who are in a new class. Pre-Intermediate - Advanced levels
Needed time: 5-10 minutes.
Instruction: Ask students to pair up and take turns answering questions that you provide, such as "What is your favorite movie?" or "What is your biggest fear?"]]> 2023-05-03 17:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577095405 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577100852  Why use it? This activity encourages students to think creatively and can be used to reinforce grammar rules.
Who it's best for? This activity is best for younger students or students who are learning a new language.
Needed time: 5-10 minutes.

Instruction: Write the beginning of a sentence on the board and ask students to complete it.]]> 2023-05-03 17:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577100852 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577105034  Why use it? This activity helps students to develop their writing skills and encourages creative thinking.
Who it's best for? This activity can be used with any age group and subject area. Elementary-Intermediate
Needed time: 5-10 minutes.

Instruction: Give students a prompt and ask them to write for a short period of time.]]> 2023-05-03 17:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577105034 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577116381 Why use it? This activity helps students with vocabulary building and can also be used for conversation practice.
Who it's best for? This activity can be used with any age group and level of English proficiency.
Needed time: 5-10 minutes.

Instruction: Write a word on the board and ask students to write down as many associated words as they can.

]]> 2023-05-03 17:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577116381 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577120466 Why use it? This activity encourages creativity and helps students with speaking and listening skills.
Who it's best for? This activity is best for intermediate or advanced level learners.
Needed time: 15-20 minutes.

Instruction: Have students create a story using a given set of words or phrases.]]> 2023-05-03 17:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577120466 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577123077 Why use it? This activity helps students with speaking and listening skills and can also be used for vocabulary building.
Who it's best for? This activity can be used with any age group and level of English proficiency.
Needed time: 10-15 minutes.

Instruction: Give students a picture and ask them to describe it using as much detail as possible.p]]> 2023-05-03 17:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577123077 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577131016 Why use it? This activity helps students to practice identifying and correcting grammatical errors in a fun way.
Who it's best for? This activity can be used with any age group and language proficiency level.
Needed time: 15-20 minutes.

Instruction: Provide students with sentences containing grammatical errors, assign money values to each, and have them bid on the correct sentences.]]> 2023-05-03 18:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577131016 zhannurymaitzhanova https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577143855 Why use it? This activity helps students to practice speaking and using vocabulary in context, and encourages creativity.
Who it's best for? This activity can be used with any age group and language proficiency level.
Needed time: 15-20 minutes.

Instruction: Choose a theme; Assign roles; Provide language structures; Give time to prepare; Conduct the role play; Provide feedback; Repeat and switch roles]]> 2023-05-03 18:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zhannurymaitzhanova/7mgwjjsxbyav4bb3/wish/2577143855