Teaching Young Learners
Lesson plans, ideas, tips, resources and classroom management techniques for teaching English to children.
6 Useful Tips for Motivating Children to Learn English
Six tips to keep children interested in class and motivated to do what you want them to do.
10 Reasons Why Songs and Rhymes Work Well When Teaching Children
Teaching young children English through rhymes and songs can change their learning experience from a challenging one to one where they are engaged in a relaxed and positive way.
How and Why to Teach Children Grammar With Games
4 reasons to move away from traditional methods of teaching grammar and start using a more active approach through games.
Using Books When Teaching English to Children
Children love stories and books! They hold so much potential for teaching and learning but are often overlooked by teachers in favour of published course material and other resources.
7 Useful Tips for Teaching ESL to Children
Teaching children requires patience and a sense of fun. Here are 7 tips for teaching ESL to children.
How to Remember the Names of the Children in Your ESL Class
5 ways to learn and remember the names of your Young Learners, and why it's important.
Using Stories in the Preschool ESL Classroom
Do you want to start using stories in the preschool ESL classroom but don't know where to start? We'll show you how.
Can and Can’t Lesson Plan for Kids
This is a 45 minute lesson to teach "can" and "can't" for ability, suitable for kids aged about 4-6 at elementary level.
How to Choose Resources When Teaching English to Children
How do you go about choosing resources to use with Young Learners? What works well and what doesn't, and what will you keep on coming back to, time and again?
Teaching Children Grammar Through Games
A simple game for ESL and EFL teachers to teach or revise grammar, vocabulary or spelling with groups of children.
10 Ways to Create a Positive Learning Classroom Environment with Children
When teaching Young Learners / Kindergarten, the classroom environment is very important. Here are 10 ways to make that environment a positive one.
How to Teach a Child English One to One
The key to teaching children in one to one classes is having a substantial repertoire of games and songs, as well as a strong sense of fun.