Teaching Links

• An Extensive List of Links to Lesson Plans on the Interwebs Disco is a goddess and compiled a fabulous collection of links. You need to join the boards to access this page, but it's well worth it!

• GenkiEnglish A company set up by two former JETs. They have information about activities for teaching elementary school children. You can look at game ideas for free, but you have to purchase most of their songs (which are widely praised).

• Craft Activities for Kids A website packed with educational activities for younger kids (Elementary or Junior High)

• OneStopEnglish Lots of free resources for teaching English (requires registration to access some features).

• The British Council in Japan Lots of resources for teaching English, a site produced in conjunction with the bbc, and also information on special resources for British JETs.

• Dave's ESL Cafe A site with lots of ideas and links to other ESL sites

• Newsround Online version of the BBC's news programme for kids/teenagers. Useful for Current English classes as SHS.

• Englipedia

• Lessons from Sendai JETs Both of the two above sites are divided into ES, JHS, and SH. The JHS section is further separated by book and unit for activity ideas.

• Breaking News English News articles for ESL learners and lesson ideas.

• Printable Books for Kids Download and print a number of useful and fun worksheets and childrens' books. Thanks to Lydia for providing the link!