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5 Quick Ways to Teach Online – How To Capture Children’s Attention And Keep It
This video includes 5 quick ways to teach online – practical tips on how to capture children’s attention and keep it! Teaching young language learners online is one of those things that you either love or you have to LEARN to love because you have no other choice right now. But, it’s hard getting started…
Read MoreHow to Make an Easter Bunny Pop-up Puppet – Lead a fun arts and crafts activity for Easter!
Here’s how to make a simple Easter Bunny paper pop-up puppet. When a holiday is approaching, it’s a great opportunity to do something special with your ESL students. Lead a fun arts and crafts activity that corresponds with the holiday! A pop-up bunny puppet is very easy to do as Easter rolls around. When paired…
Read MoreHow To Make A Christmas Cracker – Share the U.K. Christmas tradition with your ESL Students
How To Make A Christmas Cracker – Share the U.K. Christmas tradition with your ESL Students Presents, treats, and festive decorations make the Christmas season a favorite time of year among many children. This calls for special arts and crafts projects that will get them excited for the holidays. There are many to choose from…
Read MorePlay This Drama Energizer Game with Your ESL Students in Class Or Online
Play This Drama Energizer Game with Your ESL Students in Class Or Online Sometimes it’s hard to get the right amount of energy going in an ESL classroom. You want your students actively participating, but not bouncing off the walls. You want them to be focused and not falling asleep. A good drama energizer game…
Read MorePlay It Up During Storytime! 3 Ways To Inspire your ESL Students With Drama!
Play It Up During Storytime! 3 Ways To Inspire your ESL Students With Drama! For students learning English as a second language, storytelling is a fantastic way to cross the language barrier because it’s part of the human experience and is present in every culture. You can use this to your advantage as an ESL…
Read More7 Ways To Quickly Explain Game Rules to ESL Students
If you’ve been following Kids English Theatre for a while, then you know we love to use games during our lessons. They’re active, help with focus, release excess energy, and help students learn English along the way. Children adore games and are more receptive to learning through them. That said, finding a new game for…
Read MorePoems and Puppets To Put a Smile On Your ESL Students’ Face
For very young children in preschool and kindergarten, puppets are great helpers to have in the classroom. The silly voices and animated movements you use with the puppet really grab the students’ attention. Not to mention, it’s great fun to bring in new characters to entertain them while they learn. With any luck, your kids…
Read MorePlay an Object Transformation Game To Teach Students English Online
What does a coat hanger, a spatula, a dish towel, and the lid of a pot have in common? They can be used to fuel your students’ imaginations through this simple drama game. It’s an easy way to teach English online that your students will love. The online class format can feel limiting at times…
Read More3 Theatre Activities To Help ESL Students Learn Vocabulary
The creative challenge of teaching young children ESL is both the fun part and the hard part. Planning activities can be a struggle but here are three activities to have in your back pocket as you help your students learn vocabulary. All of these activities have some element of using active recall to help children…
Read MoreConstruct a Shadow Puppet Theatre for Fun, Memorable StoryTelling
You run the show in your classroom, so why not put on a good one? If you have a love for storytelling, this activity is going to be perfect for you and your students (even the sleepy ones). Use a shadow puppet theatre to tell a story and introduce some fun, wacky characters. This medium…
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