What You Can Learn From My Pln (June 13)

1. In "It's the small things that count," David Deubelbeis writes about the importance of micro teaching skills. He notes that inexperienced teachers spend too much time in the "hot zone." Where is this?

2. In "Teaching Kindergarteners in Turkey," Özge Karaoğlu talks about the importance of daily routines in an all-English class. Why are routines important for young learners?

3. In "Teaching language or teaching through language?" Tatiana Sobral suggests that language teachers "teach for life." What does she mean by that?

4. In "I is for Imagination," Carol Read explains the benefits of encouraging the use of imagination in classes with young learners. What is one way to include imaginative thinking in story telling?

5. In "The Power of Play for Education and Language Learning," Marisa Constantidides explains the value of games in language learning and the types of games children need to play in order to develop mentally and physically. Based on the categories Marisa introduces, how would you categorize circle games?