Posts Tagged ‘using drama to teach English’
Teaching English with Puppets – Mr Wiggles
Introducing Mr Wiggles My rabbit puppet friend is a small and gentle puppet (often forgetful) who I use in my English classes. He works well with very young learners – especially those who feel intimidated engaging with bigger more excitable character puppets. As well as mini bug friends you could also hide other small objects…
Read MoreEnglish 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 MoreTeach 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
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 MoreTeach 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 MorePirate 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 MoreTeaching 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…
Read MoreEnglish language games to play at home – shopping List
Shopping list – a simple idea aimed at helping parents teach their children English through play.
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