Help out a Newbie!

PatK · Post by **PatK** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:00 am

Hello Everyone,

I am so happy I found this discussion board because I need some help! I have volunteered to teach an English class to a group of 3-5 year olds (from 1-5 kids depending on who is there for the lesson). They are Japanese and do not know any English. It will be once a week for 45 min. I have taught English in Japan but not with young children. I have experiece with kindergarteners but not teaching ESL. Where do I begin in developing a lesson (e.g What should be included in the lesson?)
Thank you very much for any replies.

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mesmark · Post by **mesmark** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:37 pm

There's some great general advice here
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/teacher/v ... php?t=5335

it should give you something to work with.

sanne · Post by **sanne** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:45 pm

Use flashcards!
It's the oldest trick in the book but it's effective.
Check out:
http://www.lessonsense.com

musica5 · Post by **musica5** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:11 am

There are free mp3s of preschool/kindergarten songs, finger plays and rhymes on http://www.pamseslclassroom.com/Free_ESL_Music.html

There are also the lyrics and instructions for lots of early years appropriate songs and singing games on the lyrics page.

Great downloadable song packages are available that include a song mp3 with the lesson plan for the song, flashcards for the vocabulary, lyrics sheets with the instructions for the actions and worksheets. Instant lessons.

Good luck