I just received this email in support of the work Tina and I are doing and would like to share it with our group here. This teacher is in South Carolina. What I would like to say about this email is how happy it makes me to know that when a teacher really applies the non-targeted Invisibles approach – that is, pays attention to implementing all the details – then real results are guaranteed to happen. Take a good look at the artwork she sent. You will see why this way of teaching represents, for many teachers who are willing to dig deep for the details, lightning in a bottle. For those who have read the Natural Approach to Stories, notice how in the Gallery the one word images are below the story that came from them, for each class period.
Hi Ben,
I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how grateful I am to have attended one of your and Tina’s workshops last summer. You might remember me from my invisibles drawing – the avocado named Lavon (pic attached).
My teaching has been transformed by my experience with you and Tina. Not only are the students acquiring language and having fun in the process but I am finally feeling like I am doing what I was always meant to do- help students acquire a second language in a natural, kind and loving way. The amount of prep time for me has been cut dramatically and yet my students have never been so completely involved and engaged in the learning process.
I want to thank you and Tina for helping me to find a dynamic new way to help students acquire a second language while allowing me to relax a little and truly enjoy the kids. After 20+ years of teaching I have finally found my groove.
I have included some pics drawn by my class artists while story creating for your viewing pleasure (except Lavon the avocado-she is mine). Included here is Carla la cochinita, Alma la Osita de goma, Todd the Tide Pod, Tina la tachuela and a pumpkin that gets help being carved by Freddy Kruger.
Please give my best to Tina. I hope to come see you guys in Atlanta this summer!
Lisa
