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Press play on the CD player, sing, dance around and gesture like mad… that’s all there is to it right? Actually, there are so many ways to maximize the effectiveness of singing in the ESL classroom! This is my guide to stepping up your singing game… There are a lot of things we can do…… Continue reading Songs – How To Get The Most Out Of Singing In 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

Before we get on to flashcards, worksheets, materials in general, we have a free resource that we can use to teach a variety of language! Our bodies! These activities are great at the start of the class to warm up, or as a transition between seated activities, to refocus! 1. Phrase + Body Part Learning…… Continue reading 5 Ways To Use Your Body To Teach 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

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