2017/01/10

KEEPING A JOURNAL

Writing a journal helps us examine a feeling, a thought, an emotion, or whatever happens in our minds, and of course, whatever happens to us in our lives.
Every word we write is a meaningful word. Even if it is a word to describe a world of fantasy or a world of reality, it means a lot to us. It really does.


We always find the time we need to do something when we like it, when we are committed to do it. In fact, writing down about anything can be the beginning of a beautiful experience. We can do it daily, weekly or monthly.
Starting from a simple idea can lead us to a wonderful world of adventure. Just a few lines to establish a good habit. And it will transform our lives forever.

We can choose any topic or theme to write about. We usually like writing about our relationships, about our social life, our online activity, about the new people we meet on the Internet, about stories we hear on the radio, see on the telly or read about in the news, or maybe, about activities in which we participate, or any sports we do, about anything we are worried about, or just about funny things. Sometimes we have no idea what to write about, but at the end, we realise that it's fun, that we write for fun.

We pay more attention to things we like, and we remember them as the best moments ever. We all know these are the things that count, the ones that make us feel happy. They do not require too much effort because they are good, and so that we enjoy writing them down.

When we experience difficult situations, and we have problems or bad experiences, it is normal to feel sad. It becomes an unpleasant task to write them down. But, sorrow and pain can help us learn from them. Writing about our feelings is a way of letting go that sadness. It helps. Yes, indeed. It is a healing experience that undoubtedly makes us feel better.



How can we start? Just by writing down about any of our everyday activities, or about our dreams.
             
We can work on a blog or a novel,
                                         but let's start by keeping a journal instead.




2016/10/02

MINDFUL LEARNING by Dr. Craig Hassed and Dr. Richard Chambers

Hi, everybody!

Now that you are back to school after your summer holidays, you should start planning your weekly agenda to give a nice start to your new course and also to achieve your goals in a very effective way. 
I know that you are willing to do your best. That's why I encourage you to read this book that will guide you to a new mindful learning. I can assure you that this book is really helpful for a better understanding of mindfulness general concepts as well as for getting a more accurate view of the process of learning itself. 

"MINDFUL LEARNING by Dr. Craig Hassed and Dr. Richard Chambers

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), as pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn and others, is now being successfully applied in myriad areas of human activity—and most recently, in education. It’s no surprise that psychologists and educators have found that mindfulness-based practices improve attention and performance and reduce stress in the classroom and in other school-based activities. This practical guide explains mindfulness and its applications and shows educators how it can be used with students. This book is essential reading for teachers, parents of children high-school-age and above, and college and graduate students."
(Taken from http://www.shambhala.com/books/mindful-living/mindful-learning.html)



2016/02/24

STORYBIRD: A WORLD OF MAGIC

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2016/02/12

HAPPY SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY!

Willing to celebrate your Valentine's Day? You may have your sweet heart dying for someone, and you would like to tell him or her that you have fallen in love and of course, you would like to exchange gifts to express your unconditional love to him or her. So, you can try your best by sending a love card or you can also make a beautiful gift instead to declare your love! It's up to you!
If you feel you can manage to write a love poem, do not hesitate and try it. That can be the best idea as it is something very special, your best feelings that come from within your heart. In fact, it is a great gift, very personal indeed!
Well, no matter which one you choose, I'm pretty sure it's going to be the right one for you!
Enjoy your Valentine's Day!

2015/12/31

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!

Wishing you good health, happiness, and success in the coming year and always. Happy New Year!


My wishes for you,
great start for Jan,
Love for Feb,
peace for March,
No worries for April,'
fun for May,
Joy for June to Nov,
happiness for Dec.
Have a lucky and wonderful 2016!


2015/09/23

WE'VE GOT TALENT!

Hi, everybody!

Students at first grade in Secondary this year are going to have fun with English as they will be taken part in a MUSICAL TALENT CONTEST!



The first unit is all about MUSIC so the students will identify musical genres like Reggae, Pop, Opera, Rock, Jazz, Rap, Country, Heavy Metal, etc.;

and they will learn the musical elements in a song, e.g. lyrics, rhythm, melody; tempo,...so that they will be able to add some elements to different songs given by their teacher and, of course they will be
reflecting on language while describing and classifying world instruments.



 They will also create a song adapting it to a chosen genre or style. At the end of the unit, they will be planning their own project to perform it to their classmates in the Final Musical Talent Show.

ENJOY YOURSELF WITH ENGLISH!


2015/06/30

WE LOVE SUMMER! WE LOVE ENGLISH!

                      ENJOY YOURSELF WITH ENGLISH THIS SUMMER !


There are many things to do in summer, but DO NOT FORGET that you can improve your ENGLISH if you try these  exercises I'm recommending you to do!

Click here for more details!  ENGLISH REVIEW
You have a great opportunity to review all what you have learnt in class.

For reviewing VOCABULARY you can clik here VOCABULARY


You will also have fun if you read the books you like!
REMEMBER that you can choose any of your favourite readings in the following link,  READING FOR PLEASURE!
Choose what best suits you!

If you want to know much more about GREAT BRITAIN, here there is a great opportunity to discover it! Click here,  I LOVE READING

(ALL ABOUT BRITAIN!) Lots of different activities to learn many interesting things about Great Britain!
    There are quite a lot of funny things to do in summer, but I recommend you to DREAM and HAVE FUN!!!
                                                                         TRY it and ENJOY yourself!