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Art teacher 2004-2008
English language teacher 2007-present
Educational materials writer and course developer 2018-present
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Communicative Activities (for STEAM Maker Challenge Cards) (A4 Size)
STEAM Maker Challenge Cards Extension: Communicative Activities for Language DevelopmentBe sure to download the FREE Teacher Guide! These activities are further expansions of the STEAM Maker Challenge Cards.* They focus on developing oracy, design skills, critical thinking, and teamwork, alongside STEAM skills. After learners construct something--alone or in groups--they are guided to look closely at the product and think carefully about the experience. These tasks are followed by an interacti
1st - 4th
Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
, K.CC.B.4c
+77
Also included in: STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (A4 Size)
Communicative Activities (for STEAM Maker Challenge Cards) (8.5 x 11)
STEAM Maker Challenge Cards Extension: Communicative Activities for Language DevelopmentBe sure to download the FREE Teacher Guide! These activities are further expansions of the STEAM Maker Challenge Cards.* They focus on developing oracy, design skills, critical thinking, and teamwork, alongside STEAM skills. After learners construct something--alone or in groups--they are guided to look closely at the product and think carefully about the experience. These tasks are followed by an interacti
1st - 4th
Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
, K.CC.B.4c
+77
Also included in: STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (8.5 x 11)
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About the store
Experience
Art teacher 2004-2008
English language teacher 2007-present
Educational materials writer and course developer 2018-present
Teaching style
hands-on, maker-inspired, communicative, future-ready, project-based
Awards & shining teacher moments
The series May, Moo, and Me was a finalist for the British Council's ELTon Award for Excellence in Course Innovation in 2022, and won the Judges’ Commendation for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
The series TransFor.Me Kids was a finalist for the British Council's ELTon Award for Excellence in Course Innovation in 2022.
My own education history
BA in Art from Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Certificate in Children's Book Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design
TEFL Certificate at Boston Academy of English
M.Ed. in TESOL, ESL, and Bilingual Education from Lesley University
Additional biographical information
Dani Hersey is a materials writer, course developer, teacher, and maker, with a Master of Education in TESOL, ESL, and Bilingual Education. Her background in art intersects with her love for language, and she is passionate about empowering learners and educators through innovation and design.
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