INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO USING PUPPETS

How to introduce your students to using puppets Children need to be gradually prepared to use puppets in class in much the same way as they need to be warmed up for writing or roleplay. I have learned through experience that it is not enough to simply give each child a puppet and say “ have a conversation.” Here is a gradual  process through which the child- puppet relationship can be established and strengthened over several weeks.  3... seguir leyendo »

HOW TO MAKE SOCK PUPPETS

HOW TO USE PUPPETS FOR TEACHING

Using puppets to get children talking in English

USING PUPPETS FOR TEACHING

USING PUPPETS FOR TEACHING • Two fluent English speakers in class are better than just one. Puppets introduce another proficient English speaker into the classroom for the teacher to speak to. This is important,  as one natural language... seguir leyendo »

Making a Flip Chart for Figurative Language

CLASSIFICATION OF DIDACTIC MATERIALS 1. Permanent resources These are the materials that the teacher has in hand; s/he uses them almost every day.Types: whiteboard, eraser, books, notebooks, pens, pencils, charts, flashcards, puppets,... seguir leyendo »

TEACHING MATERIALS

TEACHING MATERIALS Materials are any instruments that help us to achieve any goal; that is, auxiliary material with which the students develop the learning process. IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING MATERIALS ·   They enrich the sensorial... seguir leyendo »

Ideas for using flashcards

HOW TO MAKE ALPHABET FLASHCARDS FOR CHILDREN 

Where to get flash cards? Buy them - Some course books provide a supplementary pack of flash cards or they can be bought in sets. Make them yourself - If you don't have access to professionally produced flash cards, don't worry,... seguir leyendo »