Poems 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…

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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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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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