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Category Archives: Tips for Teachers
English Second Language Storybooks Spark a Student’s Imagination
The storybooks a teacher uses may be a part of the curriculum or they may be supplementary. Continue reading
Building English Language Confidence in Children
Every classroom group is different. Try any or all of these suggestions and adapt them to your style of teaching. If they help even one student in your classroom to feel more confident, then any changes you have made have been worthwhile. Continue reading
Motivating Young Children During Difficult or Boring Subjects
If you are teaching specific sounds or rhyming words, make up or use a program that offers meaningful examples of what you are teaching. Use examples that are fun so the children can enjoy repeating them. They will learn if they are enjoying the lesson. Continue reading
Motivating the Children’s First ESL Lesson of the Day
You are ready for them to begin their first lesson of the day. This is their best learning time. Continue reading
Introducing Frequency or Mid-Sentence Adverbs
Adverbs tell us more about the verb – they refer to how often something happens. Continue reading
Super Success with Children’s Bingo Games!
Try using ESL games. They make teaching English as a second language a lot more fun. Continue reading
Games for Children’s First ESL Lessons
It is difficult to find activities other than songs, that keep children interested and participating. Continue reading
Hints for Dealing with Children Who Interrupt and Disturb Others
This article suggests several solutions that might help the student and everyone in the classroom. Continue reading
Using Childrens’ Games During Low Energy Times
There are times of the day when special activities such as games are very appropriate Continue reading
Types of English Second Language Activities for Active Children
This article suggests types of activities that will catch their interest and establish control and harmony within the room. Continue reading