Posts Tagged ‘ESL DRAMA GAMES’
Mr Panda teaches children English
Are you looking for a storybook for your next English session? A story that is both memorable and easy to understand? It’s often tricky finding a suitable storybook for young language learners that uses uncomplicated language, includes beautiful and clear illustrations that help children’s comprehension and above all a story that will engage their attention…
Read MoreSpooky Halloween Chant for ESL Kids
Celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year with your English students with the Halloween Chant. It’s terrifyingly easy to teach and children will learn it in a flash. Have them dress up in monstrous costumes and let them set their imagination and free! The Spooky Halloween Chant It’s scary It’s spooky It’s Halloween night Here…
Read MoreTeacher Training 2019 (English through Drama courses)
A few pics from this September’s 5-Day Intensive Teacher Training in Florence.
Read MoreWhat teachers say about Kids English Theatre Teacher Training
What teachers say…… a few comments and experiences from this September’s 5-Day Intensive Teacher Training Course.
Read MoreThe Power of Praise and Encouragement
I have to laugh when parents sometimes tell me “ Miranda, I’m sending my child to you because he/she hates English!” Thanks very much! It’s not ideal starting sessions surrounded by frightened little faces, who already have preconceived negative vibes about language learning. But, when it happens and I know I have a tiny window…
Read MoreTimes are changing for TimeOut
A few years ago “timeout” was considered a successful approach to managing children’s misbehaviour. Now it looks like time’s up for timeout! There’s a debate currently going on about classroom management in UK pre-schools and whether to ban the word “naughty” and the idea of using the “naughty step” which has negative connotations and instead…
Read MoreHow to Connect with Young Language Learners
When I first started teaching young learners my main concern was not being able to connect with them. 😵I was young at the time, I had no experience teaching children and I felt self-conscious and wooden communicating with them. But, as soon as I let myself go and entered “kids kingdom” I really started enjoying…
Read MoreTeach Children English with Drama Ice-breakers // Kids English Theatre
Looking for fresh ideas to teach young language learners? Try using drama to break the ice with a new group. Drama encourages children of all levels and abilities to join in and try new things. Drama: – Surprises – Motivates – Involves – Breaks the ice – Introduces new language – Makes learning fun and…
Read MoreThe secret to teaching children English
If you have an after-school program or you’re planning on opening one soon – one of the biggest challenges you’ll probably face is getting new students to enrol. Years ago, when I first started teaching children in Italy it was simple and effortless getting new students mainly because there were few (if any) after school…
Read MoreESL Drama Game – Flashcard Limbo Dance
Children get restless and fidgety when they have to sit still for long periods of time, especially around this time of year. The ⚡️Flashcard Limbo Dance⚡️ is an ideal way to revise vocab and get children physically active and emotionally engaged learning and speaking in English🇬🇧 Materials needed: – A Bamboo stick (alternatively: broom stick, elastic or…
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