3-5 yeards old students

[Lucieenchine]

I just begin to teach prescholars. I find it very difficult because they are really shy and I don't feel really confortable. Would you have some ideas of games or really easy songs that I can teach them and that they would like?
Thank you for your help cause I am desperate!

[mesmark]

The best advice i can give you is don't worry about teaching. That means don't try to over teach. Children that age are more concerned with being involved and just doing what you do. Relax and imagine you are entertaining your neices and nephews.

Play some games. Sing some songs. Color. And most importnatly, talk to them.

Song ideas:
Ring Around the Rosie
The Wheels on the Bus
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
If You're Happy and You Know It
London Bridge Is
I'm a little Teapot

Songs with actions work best! Atleast in the beginning.

I have a website that is based on teaching young children www.mes-english.com There are flash cards, game ideas, and some advice in the forums. I hope it helps.

Happy teaching - Mark
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[patsensei]

just started teaching a bunch myself here in Tokyo. I find that making fun of yourself works. for me anyway. Also I'm working on a routine I do every lesson in first 10 minutes which quickly goes over previous lessons and helps to warm up and build confidence for the kids. So i definately think being organized in what you do and having backups just incase something bombs is essential. Best of luck!

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