English Language Games to Play at Home- Hide & Search

A classic children’s game to help practice adjectives Freezing, Cold, Warm, Hot. I play the game using mime gestures but visual prompts for example flashcards or coloured balloons can also be used to aid comprehension especially for students who sometimes confuse adjectives. red balloon- hot pink balloon – warm light blue balloon – cold dark…

Read More

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,…

Read More

“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…

Read More

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

Read More

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.

Read More

Teaching English Step by Step – Puppet by Puppet

Kids English Theatre

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 More

Good News Bad News – Teach English with Stories #2

GOOD-NEWS-BAD-NEWS

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 More

Lotto Game to Teach Children English

Kids English Theatre

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 More