(this post contains affiliate links ;- ) Here are my top 5 must have item to get started teaching English to little learners. These aren't fancy electronics or expensive curriculum, but they work. The key is that you, parents/teachers/care givers MUST play with the children. Language learning isn't complicated, it just takes time. I recommend … Continue reading my 5 favourite language learning games and toys
The wheels on the bus
...so many options for teaching English to little students in fun, interactive ways, they won't even realize that they are learning. ;-D
We’re going on a bear hunt book, games and activities
This is a beautiful book with captivating artwork and lots of repetition. I've posted my favourite free printables to go with it.
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
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.