AMAZING Things you can do during lockdown

things to do during lockdown

Whether in self-isolation, quarantine or lockdown (how incredibly familiar have these words become), many companies around the world have put their two pennies’ worth to help parents, children, educators and just everyone interested to somehow make their confinement positive and productive.   Here is a list of FREE, useful and great activities for everyone:   … Read more

10 Indoor teaching/learning activities

Here we are:  parents, teachers and students, all indoors trying to make the most of it. As a parent, I bet the expression you most hear is ‘I’m boooored!’ and you’re just wondering what to do. Here is a list of possible activities that are both fun and educational: 1–‘I’m bored Bingo!’ 2–Time for board … Read more

10 Platforms for online learning and teaching

platforms for online learning

As schools around the world are forced to move to online learning and teaching, here is a list of sites some schools around the world report using: 1–Google Classroom seems to be the most popular and has great feedback https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/?modal_active=none They have a section dedicated to the present situation, where teachers and IT staff receive … Read more

Common traits of GREAT schools

great schools

Whether you are a teacher trying to get hired or a parent looking for the best school for your children, here are 6 traits all great schools have in common. They guarantee you a great employer and an amazing school for your children. 1–They have clear policies. These policies include staff related responsibilities and support, … Read more

Will EdTech ever take off?

EdTech

Millions of students, especially in China, have been forced to study online for about two months now. This is expected to continue for awhile. With the outbreak spreading to other countries, including Europe, school principals, teachers, parents and students are all faced with learning to cope with distance education. Will this situation boost the idea … Read more

Why MBIS Cairo is an Expat Parents’ School of Choice

MBIS school Cairo, best international school in Cairo

Following our FAME test a few weeks ago, Excellence in Expat Education has designated Maadi British International School in Cairo, an Expat Parents’ School of Choice. Here are the reasons for which we recommend this school to all expatriates looking for the best international school in Cairo, Egypt. Excellent Academics Quality of teaching staff. Your … Read more

What parents should know about pastoral care in their children’s school

pastoral care

What is pastoral care? Pastoral care is the provision schools makes to ensure that all the children are both physically and emotionally well. It strives to establish a positive learning climate in which children are well integrated and develop at their maximum potential emotionally, physically, psychologically and academically. It takes an enormous amount of time … Read more

Free, online ESL games

ESL games

Here are some games ESL teachers can use in class to reinforce vocabulary or to practise reading and listening. Parents could also use these games at home for a fun, yet productive time with their children. https://www.eslgamesplus.com/  This site offers interactive online ESL games for a variety of levels from kindergarten to the eighth grade. … Read more