Help your kids learn the colours and brighten up your classroom with these eye-catching wall posters. You can even adapt the posters to UK or US English!
Paper Lion Hand Puppet Craft
This cute paper lion hand puppet is really easy to make and doesn’t need many materials. Little ones will have loads of fun making it roar! RRRARR!
Some of the Best Picture Books for Teaching English to Children
My top picks of the books I use in my classes and which I think work really well for teaching English to young children. Includes the target language for each book as well as some ideas for how to use them!
How to Use Picture Books in ESL Preschool and Early Primary Classes
In this article I talk about the challenges of using picture books in class, tips for effective story-telling, Story Time set-up and follow-up, and what kinds of books to look for when choosing a story.
Shapes Accordion Book
Teach your little ones basic shapes vocabulary with this free, easy to construct accordion book! Includes two different levels of difficulty and options for kids to trace, or cut & paste.
Snapping Shark Craft
This fun shark craft is perfect for summer or ocean themed activities. It’s simple to make, requires very few materials, and little ones will love making the shark snap and bite when it’s finished! Includes a FREE template file!
Shapes Flashcards
Use these colourful pocket-sized SHAPES flashcards with your little ones to teach or review vocabulary, or play fun flashcard games! Includes six basic shapes with fun illustrations!
Sea Animals Worksheets and Word Puzzles
Use these sea animals worksheets and word puzzles to practise ocean themed vocabulary with your kids! Includes word searches and letter/word match games in three levels of difficulty
Inexpensive End of Year Gifts for Students
Here are a few ideas for some inexpensive, end of year gifts for students that you can make yourself. Ideal for 3 – 7 year olds!
Melted Crayon Hearts – End of Year Gift or Party Token for Kids
These melted crayon hearts are easy, cheap and fun to make. Great as end of year gifts for young students, but also perfect as party favours for a child’s birthday!
Farm Animals Worksheets and Word Puzzles
Use these word puzzles to practise farm animals vocabulary with your kids! Includes word searches and letter/word match games in three levels of difficulty.
I Have – Who Has Game: Farm Animals and Their Babies
This I Have – Who Has?: Farm Animals and Babies Game is a fun way to teach and review vocabulary and question structures with little ones! Includes 4 editable sets of cards in both colour and black line, with Basic and Extension sets so you can choose which best suits your class needs.
Mother’s Day Craft – Handbag Card with Coupons
This stylish paper handbag is a great Mother’s Day craft for kids to make. It doubles as both a card and a gift, containing surprise coupons for Mum to exchange whenever she wants!
Farm Animals and Babies Bingo Game
This FREE printable Farm Animals and Babies Bingo Game is a great addition to Farm Animal Units, as well as a fun Mother’s Day activity in class!
Pretty Doily Flower – Easy Mother’s Day Craft
This pretty doily flower is an easy Mother’s Day craft that’s perfect for pre-schoolers! Your kids can decorate it however they want, and even include a photo to make a beautiful, personal keepsake that mums will treasure!
