I have seen some ideas for 3yo classes, but I have a single student to teach 1-to-1 and most of the ideas are games for lots of kids.
He likes to be active but he can't do any of the things older kids like to do - for example colouring, making collages, and so on. He can use scissors but doesn't have good dexterity. He doesn't seem to like TV or videos but loves running around, throwing things, making noise with things (e.g. whistle).
I have him for an hour 3 times a week and am always racking my brains for things to do.
Any ideas very much appreciated!
Teaching English to 1 3yo
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joshua2004
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I have never had to do anything like you are doing but I know what I would do if I was in your shoes. I would focus on Total Physical Response type activities. Since this child is learning to talk, I wouldn't expect him to be able to do much in the way of speaking in English so I would focus on his comprehending English spoken to him. So I would think what kinds of everyday activities involve having him respond to commands or heck, maybe some activity where you respond to HIS command, like....
hm.. well TPR uses commands like "stand" "walk" etc. So if you could teach him some things and then have him command you around, it could be fun. If you don´t know much about TPR, take a look at it. I don´t ever do activites like TPR the way I find them prescribed to do, but the idea behind them is right on. I hope you see where I am going.
Have fun!
Josh
hm.. well TPR uses commands like "stand" "walk" etc. So if you could teach him some things and then have him command you around, it could be fun. If you don´t know much about TPR, take a look at it. I don´t ever do activites like TPR the way I find them prescribed to do, but the idea behind them is right on. I hope you see where I am going.
Have fun!
Josh
Active learning
I'd agree with Joshua, best to make use of his energy, instead of trying to curb it. 3-year olds can pick up lots of vocabulary without trying through acting out; eg you could show him a picture of a lion, and then say "Lion" or "Let's roar like a lion", and then you both act out being lions round the room, till you're ready to move onto another animal. After a while he shouldn't need the picture prompts.
You can even do this with learning the alphabet: show him a letter and then both of you try to make that shape with your body.
I use lots of action songs with kids this young: Heads, shoulders, knees and toes, etc, counting back songs like 5 fat sausages, 10 in the bed (you can use real teddies/dolls, and roll them and the boy over each time). You can repeat these week after week, as they seem to love the repetition of familiar songs.
Hopefully, once he's tired out, you may manage 5 minutes of down time where you can snuggle up on the sofa and share a book together.
Think of it as a cheaper keep-fit option than the gym.
You can even do this with learning the alphabet: show him a letter and then both of you try to make that shape with your body.
I use lots of action songs with kids this young: Heads, shoulders, knees and toes, etc, counting back songs like 5 fat sausages, 10 in the bed (you can use real teddies/dolls, and roll them and the boy over each time). You can repeat these week after week, as they seem to love the repetition of familiar songs.
Hopefully, once he's tired out, you may manage 5 minutes of down time where you can snuggle up on the sofa and share a book together.
Think of it as a cheaper keep-fit option than the gym.