Teaching Materials

• School supplies

  • Taiwan has a multitude of stationary stores where you can purchase any kind of teaching materials you may need. If you have the time before you leave, scanning some picture books into Power Points may help you later in your classes. It may also be helpful to have some English stickers (from dollar stores) or stamps. Many of the local teachers also like it when the ETA’s use pictures of their hometown and families in their presentations.

• Gifts/souvenirs

  • If you want to give your co-teacher or students gifts from America, consider packing small goods like key chains, magnets, or mugs from a local landmark. Even a roll of American pennies makes for a good class prize. 

• Photos

  • Consider printing photos of family members, friends, and your home city to share with students. These pictures can be passed around classrooms and help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.

• Religious-themed holiday items

  • i.e. menorahs, plastic Easter eggs, dreidels, etc.

• Board & card games

  • i.e. Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Clue, Bananagrams