Posts Tagged ‘teacher vlog’
Teaching English Step by Step – Puppet by Puppet
Clara, how old are you? (no response) Clara , what’s your favourite colour? (no response) Clara, come and play. (no response) Clara let’s sing! (no response) Dance? (no response) Jump? (no response) Wiggle? (no response) Try this …give it a go…with me? (no, no and NO response) Over the past 25 years, I have taught…
Read MoreDon't teach if you can't swim – the challenges of teaching children ESL
Ever had a lesson that’s gone miserably wrong? Ever seen children clambering over each other to get out of your class as fast as possible? I have. Just between you and me, I’ve suffered quite a few flunked lessons and gone home feeling guilty and irritable – wondering what I was doing so wrong. I…
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English language games to play at home – shopping List
Shopping list – a simple idea aimed at helping parents teach their children English through play.
Read MoreGood News Bad News – Teach English with Stories #2
Good News Bad News by By Jeff Mack is a story about a Rabbit who invites his friend Mouse for a picnic. Events take a turn for the worse when it starts pouring with rain. Can Rabbit’s positiveness turn a potentially disastrous day into a happy ending….? If you’re looking for a beautifully illustrated and…
Read MoreLotto 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…
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