English Theatre
Teaching English with Puppets – Mr Wiggles
Introducing Mr Wiggles My rabbit puppet friend is a small and gentle puppet (often forgetful) who I use in my English classes. He works well with very young learners – especially those who feel intimidated engaging with bigger more excitable character puppets. As well as mini bug friends you could also hide other small objects…
Read MoreEnglish Language Games to Play at Home- Hide & Search
A classic children’s game to help practice adjectives Freezing, Cold, Warm, Hot. I play the game using mime gestures but visual prompts for example flashcards or coloured balloons can also be used to aid comprehension especially for students who sometimes confuse adjectives. red balloon- hot pink balloon – warm light blue balloon – cold dark…
Read MoreTeach children English with “Character Walks” Drama Game
This simple drama game (ages 6+) can be used for practicing questions and reviewing vocabulary in the English language classroom It also encourages children to develop their imaginations and boost their self-confidence by play-acting in front of an audience. You’ll need a selection of character cards for this activity for example ballerina, cowboy, queen, robot,…
Read MoreWhat’s the time Mr Wolf?
A classic game that helps children practice question forms and telling the time. It’s a fun game to finish sessions and guarantees fun and laughter. As an alternative to What’s the time Mr Wolf? why not play the game by practicing different vocabulary for example : – What’s the weather like, Mr Wolf? For which…
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