english through play

May 27, 2019 Jenny

“about me” free preschool printable page

Hey, here is a simple, free printable that you can download and use for personal use.

make your own board game

Let the children's creativity go wild! Usually I'm the one that does the creating, but this week I decided to let them design their own game boards, and it was wonderful! I was surprised how much the kids liked this activity, and the vocabulary that they needed for the games was practical, high-use words and … Continue reading make your own board game

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 Jenny

10 games to play with little English learners

I play a lot of games with my English students. Currently they range in age from three to eight years old, and most all of these games work for this age group.

January 8, 2019January 22, 2019 Jenny

“There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly” free printables and lesson ideas

What I love about this book is the repeating vocabulary and funny storyline that captivates children. It's the perfect book to build a lesson around for little English learners.

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 Jenny

What did your Pirate eat for Dinner last Night?

"My pirate ate gummy bears for dinner last night!" As an introduction to past tense irregular verbs we played a hilarious game which I have titled What did your Pirate eat for Dinner last Night. When I say "hilarious" what I actually mean is that my little students (age 6 and 8) were laughing hysterically, … Continue reading What did your Pirate eat for Dinner last Night?