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Chris Kibble's Story

Last night I was desperate
  - I was ready to quit after only 2 days. I set the alarm for 3.30 am this morning as a last attempt to come up with something for classes today.

I used the intro lesson plan you emailed me this a.m. and it was not only a revelation to me but also to the VN teaching assistants who said how much they and the children had enjoyed the lesson.

Needless to say I am now excited about my teaching future and looking fwd to receiving and using more of your excellent materials.

Chris Kibble
Hanoi, Vietnam
 
 

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Testimonials from Teachers using the 
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The kindergarten kids are crazy about the games and stories!

I just want to write and tell you how much I have benefitted from your games and stories for 3-5 year olds. I teach English to children in a "Kindergarten" here in Germany and I have already used several of your games and stories. The kids are crazy about them.

Thankyou so much for all of your great ideas, like the pre- and post-story activities!

Beatrice Metz, Germany

The kids are enjoying the classes and so is she!

Hi Shelley, I have had your materials for a couple of weeks now (3-5 stories and 4-12 games) and I feel like a kid with a new toy...! Not only are the kids in my classes enjoying them but so am I. I even bought a laminator! My own children find it highly amusing....

Sallyann Barbero, France

The children behave better in class!

I have to confess my classes are the best since I have your great ideas. Children do not behave badly and shout as they used to. They speak English with a happy face and also shy children try to do so. I am veeery happy.

Yohana Perez Garcia, Spain. (3-5 and 4-12 resources)

What a difference to the prep time!

Just wanted to let you know that I started using your course last Monday - what a difference it has made to my preparation! 

Instead of absolutely dreading the preparation, I actually enjoy it now!!! I've just prepared the second lesson for tomorrow morning and am actually looking forward to going there. I feel much more confident now.

Ruth Gerull, Braunschweig, Germany

She'll never be short of fun things to do in class!

I'd just like to say a big thank you. I have read through the materials and think they're fantastic. I am thrilled with the book of games, (3-5) there are soooooo many......I'll never be short of fun things to do in class! Thanks again.

Catriona Mullan, Rome, Italy

The children are sooo enthusiastic!

I am enjoying all the stories and the children are soooo enthusiastic especially with the follow-up activities. It has been a great help!

Natalie Sannino, teaching in Barcelona

He is saving heaps of time and feeling less stressed!

Thanks Shelley.  Your resources are already saving me heaps of time and lessening the anxiety from having such a hectic and mixed teaching schedule. I'm teaching kindy (4 students) , elementary (15 students) and middle school (50 students).

Anthony Bennett, S. Korea
(3 to 5 and 4 to 12 teaching resources)

She likes the reviewing combined with vocabulary and grammar development

I really like the way you have set up the 3-5 resources... and the way the books review, recycle and develop vocabulary and grammar. These resources stand alone and can be used without supplementary materials or books.

Shelley Prestney, USA

The games are the perfect fit

Your games are such great fun and adaptable for all ages. The kids enjoy them immensely. They are the perfect fit for my students and my style of teaching.

Dominique Guihenneuc
Italy, 2007 (3-5 and 4-12 resources)

She couldn't stop the children from memorising all the lines!

...And they still remembered it weeks later!

I have taught the first three storied already and the children loved it. They loved it so much that they memorised all the lines. I did not ask them to memorise the lines, it was their idea and you know how hard it is to make a little kid memorise the lines you want him to. 

I really like the way you make the sentences for the stories, in form of patterns. It is the best way for the international students to learn English.

And, I forgot to tell you, the students not only memorised the patterns but they remember it well even after a few weeks.

Mihaela Coclea
Yantai, China

The children are learning very quickly, having a lot of fun, and so is she!
+ Positive feedback from parents!

I love the short repetitive stories, the illustrations are great and I had absolutely no problems down loading the material. My classes are on Friday afternoons and in the beginning it was hard work to keep the children's attention!! Your game suggestions have been extremely valuable and have really helped me to keep my children interested, entertained and eager for the next lesson.

My children have no exposure to english at home and are absolute beginners but are learning very quickly and having a lot of fun - so am I!!!

I have received a lot of positive feed back from the parents and would like to thank you for putting together such a great resource.

Shaleen Frauendorf, Germany

The children already know they are going to have fun!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR IDEAS!!!!! They are wonderful and extremely useful. I use them in all my classes, and they are many I am afraid. I tell my students: "today we are going to play one of Shelley's games or stories" and they already know that we are going to have fun. It's amazing how effective they are. I - and certainly my students - love them. Thanks again from Argentina!

Patricia Calvinho, Argentina (3-5 and 4-12 resources)

Making a difference

First, let me thank you for the wonderful stories and activities for thelittle ones! I have very little experience teaching 3-4 year olds, and your stories have made a big difference in my classroom. Thank-you so much!

Geri Snow, Canada

Thank you

Whenever you have any more ideas be sure to let me know. The stories are fantastic, the games are great and the plays are wonderful !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for making my classes work so well.

Lisa Brownwell in Spain - the second person ever to buy my first book - thank you Lisa!

Making your life easier

I want to thank you for making my life much easier. I teach several groups of 3-5year old, and as you know, working with those ages is hard as it is, without having to create your own lessons.

Your programme is very structured and catchy, there is a wide variety of games to choose from and the pictures are lovely. The kids love them.

I also like the fact that you perform a follow up for the customers and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Lirit blumen - Israel

Thank you for all your help. By using the techniques you have kindly mentioned in your web site, I feel LOVE, HONOR and PLEASURE about being a teacher. My students are more active now and we all enjoy learning. Words cannot connvey the depth of my appreciation.

Behtab Abouali, Iran

Chris's Story: From desperation at 3 a.m. to being excited about his teaching future!

Hi - having been out of teaching for 5 years and having never taught pre-school before I had just agreed to 12 hours of classes aged 1.5 to 6 per week in a private nursery school in Hanoi.

Last night I was desperate and convinced I could not prepare anything satisfactory for these classes every week - I was ready to quit after only 2 days.

I set the alarm for 3.30 am this morning as a last attempt to come up with something for classes today, searching the internet in vain until I came up with your site. I used the intro lesson plan you emailed me this a.m. and it was not only a revelation to me but also to the VN teaching assistants who said how much they and the children had enjoyed the lesson.

Needless to say I am now excited about my teaching future and looking fwd to receiving and using more of your excellent materials.
Chris Kibble, Hanoi, Vietnam



 
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