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misskismet · Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 26

Hi. Tomorrow I have a demo lesson at a kindergarten. The kids are between four and six - don't know the age of my class yet.

I've taught children before, but not ones this young.

I'll be giving a 40 minute lesson, and I've been asked to do some sort of craft related to animals - they suggested paper bag puppets.

I just need some advice as I'm feeling a bit nervous. I'm thinking go in, introduce myself, ask them their names (I'm presuming they can answer this?), show some picture of animals and ask what they are. Maybe play a quick little game about different animals to review vocab. Their teacher said they're already familiar with animals. Then show them "one I made earlier"...ie one I will make tonight or in the morning. Show them how to make it step by step and do it together (?). Their normal teacher will be in the class with me.

I've already had an interview for this position and the headteacher said she wants to see how I interact with the kids.

Any very young learner teachers out there who can offer a few tips? I love children but am not used to a big group of them who don't know English Smile

misskismet · Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 26

Oh well, over and done with now.

DebMer · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:36 pm Post subject:

How did it go?

misskismet · Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 26

It went really well, there were only 12 kids and they were very sweet and followed my instructions. Their paper dog bags were great!

The lady who observed me said it was really good. I'm going for the final interview tomorrow - with six people!! Who don't speak English Smile

But someone will translate.