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by nomadxx
Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:48 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Phonicboards
Replies: 1
Views: 3731

Phonicboards

Some further information can be obtained at this NET teacher site in Hong Kong

http://www.west-web.net/hkpnetsforum/in ... ic=12454.0
by nomadxx
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Phonicboards
Replies: 1
Views: 3731

Phonicboards

These are very popular games and are now back in production. Great for large classrooms and for English Day games.

More information can be obtained by contacting Echo Wang at [email protected]
by nomadxx
Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:20 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: World Wide Project
Replies: 0
Views: 2963

World Wide Project

Wondering if you would be interested in joining Ming the Minibus Meets Interesting People. This is a follow up previous project Ming the Minibus Travels the World. We are basically looking for two schools from every country of the world. In Ming Meets Interesting People we will email you a template ...
by nomadxx
Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Launched: www.mingtheminibus.com
Replies: 2
Views: 5505

Ming the Minibus Tours the World.

Hi Brian Unfortunately I am not that talented to be involved in the production. A locally based company here liked the character and books that are on the Pnet website. They can be downloaded in Powerpoint format and teachers can change the text to suit their kids. But cannot publish them as Goodlin...
by nomadxx
Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Launched: www.mingtheminibus.com
Replies: 2
Views: 5505

Launched: www.mingtheminibus.com

This site will allow teachers to access Ming the Minibus cartoons for use in English classes. The site will eventually contain other language resources based on the Ming the Minibus character. These will include books as well as worksheets.


www.mingtheminibus.com
by nomadxx
Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:52 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Using You Tube in China
Replies: 5
Views: 7151

Using You Tube in China

Some teachers have asked if it's possible to access You tube in China. Can it be done ? Yes quite easily.
by nomadxx
Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Cartoons for English Learning
Replies: 0
Views: 4737

Cartoons for English Learning

Ming the Minibus books are free to use by teachers world wide. The series is being shown on ATV world in Hong Kong, Macau and Southern China. Teachers world wide can access the books at www.west-web.net In resources section A website will soon be operating providing resources to use with the cartoon...
by nomadxx
Fri Dec 14, 2007 6:25 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Free Books Download: Asian Content: Relevant Topics
Replies: 1
Views: 2412

Ming Travels the World

Ming Heads South: Mexico, South America, Australia, Reunion Island
http://www.west-web.net/hkpnetsforum//i ... pic=820.60

Ming in America
Ming in Asia
http://www.west-web.net/hkpnetsforum//i ... pic=820.45

You will need to scroll down the pages to see the materials
by nomadxx
Fri Dec 14, 2007 6:19 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Free Books Download: Asian Content: Relevant Topics
Replies: 1
Views: 2412

Free Books Download: Asian Content: Relevant Topics

http://www.west-web.net/hkpnetsforum//index.php?topic=820.0 Free PowerPoint copies if the Ming the Minibus Series can be downloaded at http://www.west-web.net/hkpnetsforum//index.php?topic=820.0 This site has other great resources that are free to all teachers. No need to log in or become a member ...
by nomadxx
Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Ming the Minibus Free Book Downloads
Replies: 2
Views: 3584

Brief Description of Books and Topics Covered

Ming the Minibus Series 1. Ming the Minibus Ming dreams of being a boat but in the end he realizes he is happy being what he is and staying with all his friends. Book also encourages people to wear seat belts when traveling in a minibus. 2. Ming and the Pink Dolphins On his way to Sai Kung Ming enco...
by nomadxx
Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:51 am
Forum: Keypals
Topic: Looking 4 Participants: Ming the Minibus Travels the World
Replies: 1
Views: 3900

Looking 4 Participants: Ming the Minibus Travels the World

I am looking for schools or individuals worldwide to participate in a world wide project. I am looking for schools who would like to put together a Ming the Minibus folding template and then photograph it in an interesting location. Eg near a town sign, in the snow, near a well known icon, at the fr...
by nomadxx
Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:47 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Ming the Minibus Free Book Downloads
Replies: 2
Views: 3584

Ming the Minibus Free Book Downloads

Ming the Minibus is a character created to bring local content readers into Hong Kong Chinese and Asain schools. The books are available as free downloads in PowerPoint form from www.hkpnetsforum.com on the RESOURCES board. Also I am looking for schools or individuals worldwide to participate in a w...
by nomadxx
Sun May 29, 2005 12:40 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Any games for 1-5 people, Kindergarten age?
Replies: 6
Views: 5583

kindergarten games

Teachers in the Sai Kung Kwo Lung kindergarten have been using the phonicball games in a variety of activities. Contact Marysia at [email protected]
by nomadxx
Sun May 29, 2005 12:36 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: GAMES FOR HUGE CLASSROOMS!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 3790

you need a game that gets kids attention.
Check out www.phonicball.com
I had the same problem with unruly classes but they seem to respond to these games. I think its the motivational factor as well as the chance to throw something in class