Engage ESL Students with Classroom “Paddle” Props

“Classroom Paddle Props” help make learning more active for young students especially if they are obliged to remain seated at their desks or in front of a PC during lessons Don’t forget to make an extra set of props for yourself! For more ideas on how to teach English through drama, download the free e-book,…

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LEAP FROG Warm-Up For ESL Young Learners

COLOUR LEAP FROG  is a simple  ESL movement activity to practice colours/clothes and the question form “What are you wearing?”. It’s suitable for classroom or online teaching and can be easily adapted for different ages and levels. For students who are familiar with clothes (as well as colours) try adding “I’m wearing red socks or…

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StoryBooks For Young ESL Students

If you’re looking for a storybook for your ESL students,  here’s an idea… “You Choose” by Pippa Goodhart This book is jam-packed full of fun and colourful illustrations and every time you re-read it, you’ll discover something new hidden away on every single page. Lots of useful vocabulary to introduce or review with your young…

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ESL Ice-Breakers for Young Learners

Breaking the ice with young ESL students and creating an engaging environment can be challenging especially when everything is unfamiliar.Drama warm-ups are a fast, simple and fun way to help students feel relaxed, get to know you, their classmates and their new surroundings.Here’s the CLAP CLAP NAME GAME (+6). It gets children focused, listening, speaking…

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Sing Along With Missy – Teach English with Puppets

Using a puppet in class or online can be a fun way to engage young students and practice new vocabulary.Here’s a puppet sing along with my furry friend Missy on the topic of handwashing (or rather paw washingMissy is a small and gentle puppet but with a big personality. She works particularly well with very…

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Costume Change Game To Teach Clothes

If you’re looking for a quick activity (in class or online) to practice clothes and the present continuous here’s an idea. All you need are a few costume props and a bit of costume change practice behind the scenes – the rest is easy-peasy. I might think about wearing the glasses and nose in future…

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Teach Children English with the Flower Chant

teach children english with flower chant

Spring is here and in full bloom and here’s a Flower Chant for your English class, home or Zoom! I hope your students enjoy this one For the chant PDF here is the link https://bit.ly/2VnWxzr Have fun and be theatrical Miranda For more ideas on how to teach English through drama, download the free e-book,…

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Sensory Play Ideas to Teach Children English

Here are some quick and simple multi-sensory game ideas aimed at reviewing letters of the alphabet and food. They’re designed as “at- home” language activities but can be easily tweaked for the classroom too. So, open up your fridge and kitchen cupboards and get creative – it’s sensory playtime!!! Try also: Back Feel: As an…

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