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Songs – How To Get The Most Out Of Singing In The ESL Classroom
The Best Nursery Rhymes For the ESL Classroom
When I started out in teaching young children English, one piece of advice that I often came across on the internet was to use nursery rhymes in the classroom. I agree in part – some nursery rhymes are far too complicated – and some work great! Which ones? Read on… 1. Are You Sleeping? This…… Continue reading The Best Nursery Rhymes For the ESL Classroom
5 Ways To Use Your Body To Teach English!
Best Fingerplay for Teaching Kids English
Young children are mesmerized by fingerplay. That’s why it’s found in nurseries and kindergartens all over the world. But which ones work best in the ESL classroom? Here are my favourites, guaranteed to engage the youngest learners! 1. Finger Family There are a million variations on this song to be found on YouTube, which attest…… Continue reading Best Fingerplay for Teaching Kids English
5 ways to use Puppets in the classroom
There are loads of good reasons to use puppets in the ESL classroom, but my number one reason is that kids simply love them. They love interacting with them, and they love the change of energy that a puppet can bring. I know some teachers can feel self-conscious about it, so I hope these tips…… Continue reading 5 ways to use Puppets in the classroom