Update 127 Well…Being Well is a good thing
- Howie Gordon
- Mar 23
- 6 min read
Little darling
It's been a long, cold, lonely winter
Little darling
It feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
And I say, it's all right
Happiness is a positive emotion/feeling that comes from experiencing joy, contentment, or satisfaction. Well-being, on the other hand, is a broader concept that encompasses not only happiness but also the overall quality of our lives. It considers factors like physical health, social connections and a sense of purpose.
I started with well being as this week we held an introductory meeting for the National Well Being Day for all elementary school teachers.
Dear Teachers,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our third Elementary Meet-Up last night! We hope you're as excited as we are about The Triple Wellbeing National Event. Below is the link to our Genially, where you'll find:
• The recording from the webinar
• The three teaching units
• Padlets for sharing your learners' work
• Two Escape Room activities
• Information about the competition
• Details about the song (which we hope to turn into a national video)
More details about the Live Broadcast Event on May 14th will be shared closer to the date, along with information about the Teachers' Wellbeing Events.
Take care of yourselves, your communities, and our planet!
Devorah Amar and the National Elementary Team
The Junior High Meetup is this coming week
JH & HS Coffee Connect - Please join us for JH & HS Coffee Connect
Topic: The Triple Wellbeing National Event
All information about the event on May 14th will be provided during the meeting.
Please register by March 22.📅
Date: March 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 20:00
🔗 Zoom Link https://gordonacademy.zoom.us/j/88098612029?pwd=2KY9G4kYxtOumEW7Lbm8bTeN5C3KZn.1 Passcode: 016141
That’s a lot of information and yes it is important to be in the know.
Below please find the save-the-date and competition information. Further information and material will be sent out soon, along with an informative Webinar.
Wishing you and your learners a wonderful experience! 👩🏻🏫👨🏻🏫
Dr. Elias Farah, Devorah Amar and the English Inspectorate
Here comes the sun - Boyce Avenue
Quotes about looking to tomorrow and well being
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” – Dalai Lama
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the aeroplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford (Founder, Ford Motor Company)
“Optimism is the most important human trait because it allows us to evolve our ideas, to improve our situation, and to hope for a better tomorrow.” – Seth Godin (Entrepreneur and best-selling author)
The sun will definitely come out tomorrow but for Sydnie Christmas it is already here. She went on to win Britains Got Talent. What a voice!!
Guess the song 🎶🎤🎧📢
Each broadcast I will add a new Guess the Song picture. Some will be easy and some more difficult. Let’s see how well you do.
Click on the link to the Padlet
Once again Liat Gil takes the prize - It’s a virtual prize at the moment but one day when we meet up…The answer was “Your Song” by Elton John
Check the Padlet now for the next song.
Save the Date
Hello English teachers! ☀️🌻
We are pleased to introduce the first ever National English Theme Day - Triple Wellbeing English Day for elementary, junior high and high schools across the country. 🔠🔡
Below please find the save-the-date and competition information. Further information and material will be sent out soon, along with an informative Webinar.
Wishing you and your learners a wonderful experience! 👩🏻🏫👨🏻🏫
Dr. Elias Farah, Devorah Amar and the English Inspectorate
Pessach is Approaching
Shalom to all of you LIT listeners. I would like to wish you a very happy Pessach holiday. Ramadan Karim and Happy Easter to those of you that are celebrating. May this period be a time of renewing our energy for the final term when we return.
So this week is Pessach and for those celebrating here is a folder with some ideas of songs and a few links from Youtube.
Here are a few videos
Check out updated Passover links
My happy corner - Smile of the week
I like to find shorts / reels that make me smile and just feel good.
Smoke on the water is backwards
So meaningful for Kendyl
Being Kind costs nothing
My new earworm
- I dare you to teach it to your pupils
The viral TIKTOK challenge
Here is the history behind the song
And a version for the classroom
Throwback to Previous Posts
Dec 2022
Teaching a song
I am often asked for the best way to teach a song. I am not sure there is one way but here is a suggestion. Most important of all: The song should be clean and singable.
Introduction: Begin by introducing the song to the students. This could include sharing the title, artist, and any relevant background information. You could have the song playing in the background when the students walk into the class. This already sets the scene for something different.
You could also introduce the vocabulary beforehand with a game.
Example - Matching cards, Bingo, Wordsearch, Crosswords etc.
Preview the song: Play a short clip of the song for the students to get a sense of the melody and lyrics.
Discuss the lyrics: Ask the students to listen to the song again and pay attention to the lyrics. After listening, discuss the meaning of the lyrics and how they relate to the overall theme of the song.
Practice singing: Have the students practice singing the song together, focusing on proper pitch and rhythm. If needed, teach line by line with lots of repetition. I ask the kids not to clap until they know the words of the songs. At times the loud clapping and banging on tables can hinder the listening process
Perform the song: Once the students feel comfortable singing the song, have them perform it for the class or a small group. Encourage them to add their own style and interpretation to the performance. You can ask different groups to sing the song, in front of the class vs back of the class. Row 1 vs Row 2. The more you repeat the song the better it is for the students.
Reflection: After the performance, ask the students to reflect on their experience learning and singing the song. Encourage them to share any challenges they faced and what they enjoyed about the process.
Homework: Assign any follow-up activities, such as practicing the song on their own or researching the artist or style of music.
Gamification: Ask the students to prepare a cloze activity or an online quiz, or presentation about the song.
Most importantly - Enjoy the activity. Depending on the song and the theme, one can learn so much from these songs.
https://eslauthority.com/blog/free-esl-songs/ - For some great ideas
Have a look at this fantastic video that also sheds light on this topic.
Songs about the sun
Digital Tool of the Week
Notebook LM Revisited
Use the power of AI for quick summarization and note taking, NotebookLM is your powerful virtual research assistant rooted in information you can trust. This is not for pupils use but is brilliant for you. Take a listen to the Deep Dive Podcast it created about the 2020 Revised Curriculum.
Suggestion - Upload your students’ work into NotebookLM and create a podcast for them.
Hot off the press Notebook LM Mindmaps
Musical Joke of the Week
I ate my last piece of cheese and now it’s raining
Ain’t no sunshine with cheese gone
The Final Note:
Looking forward to eventually meeting you all one day F2F
PS. Geology rocks, but geography’s where it’s at.
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