Teach 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,…

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“CHEESY FEET” ESL Classroom Management Game

CHEESY FEET ESL Classroom Management Game

I used to find it a struggle grouping my students all together– ready to start each lesson or getting them to transition smoothly and quickly from one activity to another without wasting precious classroom time until I started using THE CHEESY FEET COUNTDOWN. It’s a silly but fun game but it gets children seated and…

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Teach English with Puppets

Teach English with Puppets

Children are curious when an English-speaking puppet comes to class. They believe it’s real and will happily communicate with it without inhibitions. I often use my furry puppet friends to introduce and practice new vocabulary or prompt questions. A puppet can make English language learning extra fun. Be theatrical! Miranda

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Pirate ESL Drama Game

Pirate ESL Drama Game

Ahoy there Pirates! This physical drama warm-up game aims to help children release their energies and become familiar with action verbs and prepositions –  an alternative to Simon Says.

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