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PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS

How Children Learn Differences between age groups: YOUNGER CHILDREN (BELOW 7 Y/O)

OLDER CHILDREN (7 Y/O AND OLDER)

ACTIVE WITH HANDS

MORE PATIENT WITH ACTIVITIES THAT LAST LONGER

IMITATES WORDS AND ACTIONS

CAN CONCENTRATE LONGER

LIKES SHORT ACTIVITIES (DIALOGUES)

WILL ASK WHAT EACH WORD MEANS

VISUALLY STIMULATED

MORE COMPLICATED TASKS BECOME POSSIBLE

ENJOYS MOVEMENT, REPETITION, RHYTHM & RHYME

STILL ENJOYS SONGS, STORIES, AND GAMES

How to introduce a new song Play

the Song First

Sing

the lyrics by phrases

Repetition

is Good

SONG #1

SONG #2

SONG #3

SONG #4

SONG #5

The Importance of Songs in a Young

Songs... 

create a welcoming atmosphere

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balance the energy levels of students

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are sticky

Fan & Pick

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Did You Ever See a Lassie?

Merry Go Round

Hokey Pokey

One Little Finger

Pat a Cake

One Two Buckle My Shoe

One Bottle Pop

Hot Cross Buns

See Saw Sacra Down

Sally Go Round the Sun

How Much Is that Doggie in the Window?

The Old Brass Wagon

How to Do Reading with Young Learners 1)Show them the cover page of the story. 2)Test the student’s interest and progress. 3)Check newly acquired words. 4)Make it engaging. 5)Get feedback.

Benefits to Storytelling 

Inspires purposeful thinking

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Improves listening skills

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Motivates speaking and initiates writing

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Promotes joy among young learners

Listen and Draw – Easy Games for Young Learners

Reasons for Having Games in Lessons 

Students learn through the process of playing the game

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Games provide a context for engaging practice

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Students can develop comprehension skills

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Form positive connections with content