Drawing and colouring in the primary classroom

      Introduction
      Art is an important part of the young learners’ development at school and can also be part of their English learning. Colouring shouldn’t and needn’t however become simply a means to fill in time. Here we look at

      My favourite day 1

      This is the first in a two part series. Here you have a few ideas on how to review days of the week, months of the year and dates while allowing children to personalise the lesson and allowing you to give them some invaluable cultural input. The second will focus on special days and birthdays in particular.

      Kings and Queens

      Introduction
      This is a topic which can be spread over a few lessons and one which covers several language areas including food, clothes, biographies, family trees and parties. It’s steeped in British culture as the Royal Family

      Colours: What is pink ?

      Introduction
      This is a primary tip that helps you exploit the lesson plan Colours – What is pink? from the French CIEP* website, designed to assist foreign assistants teaching in France. It can be used by all assistants

      Drama with children 2

      Introduction
      Following on from Drama with children1 here are a few suggestions that will help you integrate drama into

      Drama with children 1

      Introduction
      For young children and adults alike it can be intimidating to speak a foreign language in front of other people. Even five-year-olds can be scared of making mistakes and looking silly or it may just be that they are shy

      Toys

      Introduction
      The following ideas are ideal for a post-Christmas show and tell style sessions but can be equally adapted throughout the year.

      Six Blind Men And The Elephant

      Introduction:
      This story is an adaptation of the famous poem by American poet John Godfrey Saxe (1816 - 1887) The Blind Men and the Elephant.

      English Clubs and Corners

      Introduction
      If you can use part of a classroom as your own or if you always use the same classroom, then find out about the possibility of displaying your pupils’ work on the wall. Not only does it give them huge satisfaction

      Good Manners

      Introduction
      In the UK we have a reputation for being polite and appreciating good manners. You can have fun with your children in many different role play scenarios, getting them to practise what to do and what not to

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