Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether we are teaching adults or children, games will liven up our lesson and ensure that our students will leave the classroom wanting more.
Games can be used to warm up the class before our lesson begins, during the lesson to give students a break when we are tackling a tough subject, or at the end of class when we have a few minutes left to kill.
How do we create fun and engaging lessons for young learners aged 6-14?
For this we should :
Have a strong relationship with our students. Know about their natural talents, their weaker points and where they are in their development.
Encourage them to be active learners and engage them in learning that is meaningful to all of them. E.g. through project work.
Provide opportunities for pupils to use technology and develop success skills. E.g. collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and self-learning.
3.1 Creating and using materials in teaching English for young learners?
Materials for teaching young learners :
creating a language environment in our classes as in the following:
