giant computer buttons

http://www.internetbuttons.org/

for people who are just learning how to use the computer, or for older folks who find the whole thing intimidating, check out these giant use buttons.

Once Upon a Time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNxLxTZHKM8

This is a lovely oral story done by Andy Griffith (Andy of Mayberry). It is just fun to listen to, so sit back and enjoy his style.

Eileen's Recommendations

ricklavoie.com

that is the fellow who made that wonderful cd

learningchocolate.com

http://www.dys-add.com/

Bright solutions for dyslexia

http://abcteach.com/

Good general resource

superteacherworksheets.com/grammar

Good for grammar

www.rhlschool.com

Free worksheets

esltower.com

ideas for esl

esl-galaxy.com

more for esl

ESL ideas and Wonderful Sites

Here are some sites that Kelli recommends you check out.


Idea Cookbook for ESL teachers: www.eslcafe.com

Online practice for students: http://a4esl.org

Online listening practice for ESL students: http://www.esl-lab.com

Variety of activities for teachers & students: http://www.manythings.org/

Writing lab for students & teachers: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl

Simplified New Stories: http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/

Resource Network for ESL Teachers: http://www.tefl.net

Athabasca University ESL website evaluation:
http://www.athabascau.ca/html/services/counselling/english/websites.htm

Goal Setting Lesson Plan

This is a nice tight lesson plan unit to follow with your new learner. It helps you discuss goals and gives you broad ideas about which direction to head in.

http://www.readsaskatoon.com/volunteers/Goal_Setting_Lesson_Plan.pdf

Go Ireland

http://www.youtube.com/user/nationaladultliterac#p/a/u/1/TtD-MmntdgU

Great little videos from Ireland explaining how to read a 24 hour clock. There is also one on how to read tickets and timetables.

Ireland is such a leader in this movement.