Games at the English lessons Children dont think








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Games at the English lessons Children don’t think they are learning they think they are doing games
Alphabet Learning the alphabet is the first step to start reading. We should play, create and move with letters. • • • • Air writing ( sand writing) Back writing Magic box Guess the letter ( Keyhole ) Roll the dice Rabbit’s letter Ship battles Alphabet maze Clips game Memo game Tic Tac Toe Pass the card First to say Z
Reading • Guess the sound • Come to me, sounds • Spy Find the letters, words Magnifying glass • Make the word • Traffic light • Row game • Word hunt • Sounds aquarium • Reading and Spelling
Flashcards are really handy resource to have and can be useful at every stage of the lesson. They are a great way to introduce, practice and revise vocabulary. I try to incorporate the cards into different activities. Here are simple ideas for introducing and reviewing language using flashcards. • What's missing ( Magic Eyes) • Guessing game ( Flash) • Clap or stamp • Turn around • What's my number • Snap (Bib Bob) • Spoiled telephone • Slowly • Duel • Flyswatter activity • Riddles (vocabulary in a context) • Flashcard Chain (Passing card)
Learning a word Hear it Say it Picture it Read it Sing it Change its context Translate it Rhyme it Translate it Changing words in a sentence Creating stories Mime it Write it Group it Free association
Vocabulary Slips of paper is one of the best way to deal with vocabulary. This is an available resource to every teacher in any situation. These activities have never let me down. * We should pick one of the words and call out (dice) • Definition • Synonym or opposites • Write phonetic transcription • Explain the meaning of the word * Snowball or I packet my suitcase. (I’m taking a trip, and I’m going to take an apple… ) * Give me 5 * Running game ( team game) * Four corners is a simple game can be used in any classroom with all ability levels. * Bingo
TPR games TPR is used to connect English instructions with quick responses from students 1. Simon says is a great TPR activity that will get our pupils moving and learning. 2. Stand up and sit down 3. Listen Watch Imitate 4. Rubber racing 5. Hot chair 6. Which one? 7. Jumping words 8. Movement breaks (animal walks)
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