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.
11 Useful Tips for Teaching ESL to Children (With Examples)
Teaching children requires patience and a sense of fun. Here are 11 tips for teaching ESL to children.
How to Remember the Names of the Children in Your ESL Class
Learning and remembering the names of your Young Learners is one of the most important things you can do when starting with a new class - and one of the simplest ways to show each child they matter.
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.
Planning English Classes for Children: 15 Practical Tips
What should you think about when planning a lesson for Young Learners or Kindergarten? Here are 15 practical tips.
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.
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.
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.
15 Tips for Teaching English to Very Young Children
Teaching young children gets easier with practice, as you try out new ideas and discover what works. Here are 15 practical tips to help you.
“Opposites” Lesson Plan for Very Young Learners
This is a 40 minute lesson to teach "opposites" to elementary level very young learners, using a fun song and game.
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?
