Posts Tagged ‘esl tips’
Lotto Game to Teach Children English
A simple Lotto Game to help young children review and practice adjectives and nouns. Suitable for one-to-one or small groups. When parents ask me what language learning activities to do with their young children at home, I often suggest Lotto / Bingo games. They’re active and fun and help boost children’s comprehension and verbal skills.…
Read MoreTeach Children Christmas Chants
Young language learners sometimes find traditional Christmas carols complicated and confusing to learn. Here is a simple chant that’s quick to introduce and practice. (Sung to the Tune of Frère Jacques) I hear Santa I hear Santa On his Sleigh On his Sleigh Flying over mountains Flying under bridges It’s nearly Christmas Day! Thanks for…
Read MoreTeach English through Drama – CHRISTMAS MATCH GAME
Looking for a Christmas activity that gets children communicating and asking simple questions? Here’s a festive game that encourages children to practice question forms and review Christmas vocabulary. Target language: “What do you want for Christmas?” “I want…..” Age: Children 6+ You’ll need: Christmas vocabualary flashcards, cut in half Give each child “half” a Christmas…
Read MoreBob The Elf On The English Classroom Shelf
Bobble Elf (Bob for short) is a Christmas character that helps teach children English by bringing excitement and magic into the classroom. He motivates children to communicate in English and rewards their participation and efforts with mini-surprises at the end of each session. He’s an ideal festive teaching prop to keep on your classroom shelf…
Read MoreTeddy Bear Drama Game For Kids
If you’re looking for a drama game that is simple to teach and quick to learn- Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Who Am I? can be introduced and practiced in under 3 mins!! This drama game helps children focus their energies and overcome their embarrassment of speaking in English. Children often get so carried away with…
Read More3 Simple Ways To Get Children Speaking In English
Finding simple and quick ways to help young language learners understand question forms and respond to them correctly can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle for teachers. 🥵 Children have the tendency of getting confused with similar sounds for example: How are you? And how old are you? Or phrases like: I’m angry and I’m…
Read MoreMr 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 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 MoreHow to teach children English with Drama – Classroom Management TIPS// Kids English Theatre
Classroom management is a challenge most teachers face on a daily basis and the thought of bringing added excitement, fun and games into class and encouraging children to move and express themselves freely (dancing, singing, playing and acting) can be a little overwhelming for some teachers who feel their classes are already a handful as…
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