Working as and ESL teacher

I realize I have neglected writing about my wonderful experiences working as an ESL teacher.
I Started working for a school in Da Nang named Fisher Super Kids,  in April 2007.  This is a school only for children.  I really loved working for this school because the people who work there really care about the children. I had great support from my manager, staff and fellow teachers.  As a teacher I found I learned the most from other teachers, rather than from books.

For the Most part I taught children ages 4-8,  this is such a great age to teach (some would disagree with me).  Teaching with the curriculum "Potato Pals".  This is a series of books that have Potato People characters. These books are organized into different themes such as " At home" or "At school."  Within each book you learn vocabulary dealing with the theme of the book.  I often branched out from the teacher's manual and created activities of my own. But the books created a nice structure to follow. 

But the best part of teaching of course are the students! They brought me so much joy.  Although I would often get stressed about my lesson planning, it would all be worth while when I got into the classroom.  I really formed a bond with my students and wherever I went in the school I would hear "Ms. Lala, Ms. Lala" and a hoard of children would come running and screaming to hug me, sometimes forcing me to the ground. 

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I am really happy to hear that you have enjoyed using Potato Pals. You might find some stuff you can use with your students at my blog
http://potatopals.blogspot.com/
If you have time, I'd love to put up a picture of you and your students using the books.
Warmest Regards from Japan,
Patrick Jackson (Potato Pal!)

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