The campaign in which we guarantee our students are exposed to the biggest amount of English in order to develop their comprehension skills and really 'live' the language.
What is English All the Way ?
100
A moment that usually happens at the beginning of the class for students to share ideas, impressions, show their toys and also for teachers to reduce anxiety before telling the story (Ks).
What is Circle Time ?
100
The list that contains the symbols teachers have to use to correct their students´compositions and also that students should refer to in order to understand the teacher´s correction for writing a 2nd draft.
What is the List of Symbols for Error Correction ?
100
The moments in which teachers are at a specific area to welcome their students and to guide them when it is their moment to leave.
What is Drop off / Pick up time ?
100
Basic words and expressions in English to be practiced and used among RB staff while interacting with students and in presence of them.
What are Magic Words ?
200
The campaign in which you encourage your 2nd grade students to try their best to speak English within the 2 hours of class and, as a result, they have their pictures taken and their names appear at Red Balloon website.
What is Fluency Campaign ?
200
The way through which we show correct pronunciation of the new vocab, model it with students and check their production.
What is Language Practice ?
200
The moment in which the teacher plays a special game to check students´comprehension of the book read throughout the semester.
What is Reading Rocks ?
200
The register of all activities done that day, which must be filled everyday after class. For Ks we have items such as 'Story Part' and 'Song/chant' and for 2nd grade we have items such as 'Course book' and 'Spelling'.
What is Daily Report ?
200
A record that the teacher keeps of their progress, through the collection of materials that illustrate their knowledge, skills and development.
What is a Portfolio ?
300
This was formerly a campaign but now it is incoporated into Red Balloon routine and it is focused on giving the ones in charge of the class the proper conditions for teaching to happen.
What is You Rule ?
300
Part of We Rule, this tool allows teachers to catch their students´attention using a simple chant or gesture that, most of times, students have to respond to by saying or doing something.
What is Attention Getter ?
300
A new class element (if compared to 1st grade) aiming on developing students´awareness of the language rhythm and pronunciation through songs.
What is Hit Parades ?
300
Complements to RB manuals, with information on projects and activities, warnings or correction and that should be checked whenever planning a lesson.
What are the CPG Updates ?
300
It is a reading and writing test in Portuguese based on the 2nd year of "Ensino Fundamental" parameters that J or new students should take before deciding if they should attend UpJ or J1.
What is Teste de Leitura & Escrita ?
400
Its aim is to have Red Balloon employees aware of important topics regarding methodology and issues related to the school daily life by checking all information in manuals, bulletin boards, etc.
What is Read Me ?
400
A moment in which students are able to show all they learned throughout that planning: vocabulary, structures, songs and dialogues.
What is Show we Know ?
400
The technique taught to J1 students for studying for the Spelling Bee.
What is Trace, Copy and Recall ?
400
The oficial paper sent home after a planning (1st grade) or a term (2nd grade) containing all items continuously evaluated in class and also the student´s grades on tests.
What is a Report Card ?
400
It is a meeting held at the beginning of the year in which coordinator, director and teachers share information about Red Balloon stages.
What is Encontro de Pais ?
500
A campaign in which students and parents have access to the contents for the tests and which focuses on guaranteeing pupils study for the exams.
What is Get an Excellent ?
500
The special piece of paper in which EVERY message sent to parents should be written on.
What is A Note from the Teacher ?
500
The specific page in the Daily Report folder in which teachers register info regarding students´fluency, participation, homework and drafts done, 2nd chance grades, Spelling Bees and Quizzes results.
What is Students Record sheet?
500
A process in which the Branch Coord or CPG Representative sits in on one or more classes, records the teacher´s teaching practices and ss´s attitudes and then meets with teacher to deliver feedback and share solutions to challenges.
What is Class Observation?
500
To teach English to kids and teens in a fun, serious, responsible, pleasant, natural and fun fashion, showing respect for their needs and favoring their interaction and understanding of the world.