Hello! Next Tuesday I am teaching a class for the first time! (I am still a student) This class is going to be graded.So, the class lasts for 45 minutes.My topic is breakfast.I am teaching young learners of english as a foreign language ( first graders - 7 year olds:)) So what I need are some ideas. I don't know yet which vocabulary is in their books. I'll get the book on Saturday.But as I said I need some ideas. How to start?(I thaught by repeating the song they have learned today)How can I introduce their topic?And most importantly how do I teach them new words?Would it be good to show them picture cards and then say a word f.e.milk and then let them repeat..Any more ideas?Fun ideas?Anything is welcome!So one more time my topic is breakfast.
Here are several websites from which you should be able to get ideas. You'll need to keep the children's ages in mind as you choose and/or adapt. Check out ALL the links in each site; you never know where a good idea will come from!
http://a4esl.org/
http://www.manythings.org/
http://www.eslcafe.com/students/
http://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idioms_proverbs.html
http://www.common-mistakes.net/
(This may or may not be helpful, but check it out anyway.)
http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com/ (Check out the links and archives, too.)
such as http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com/2008/08/teaching-english-as-foreign-language.html
thank you:) I'll be here all day long!
Congratulations on teaching your first class! Teaching young learners can be a lot of fun. Here are some ideas to help you introduce the topic of breakfast to your first-grade English students:
1. Start with a warm-up activity: Begin the class by playing a short game or singing a song related to breakfast. Since you mentioned they have learned a song, repeating it could be a good idea to create familiarity and set the mood for the lesson.
2. Use visual aids: Picture cards are a great way to introduce new words. Show the students pictures of breakfast food items such as milk, bread, cereal, etc., and say the words aloud while pointing to each picture. Have the students repeat the words after you. This will help them associate the word with the picture.
3. Build vocabulary: After introducing the basic vocabulary, you can expand their vocabulary by playing a game of "What's Missing?" Place a few breakfast items on a tray, let the students look at them for a moment, then cover the tray and remove one item. Ask the students to guess which item is missing and encourage them to use English to express their answers.
4. Practice speaking: Divide the class into pairs or small groups and give each group a set of picture cards. Let them take turns describing the picture on the card to their partners. For example, if a student has a picture of a banana, they can say, "I have a yellow fruit that you can eat for breakfast. It's a banana!" This activity helps them practice both vocabulary and sentence formation.
5. Role-play: Have the students pretend to be at a breakfast table. Provide them with toy plates, cups, and utensils. Let them take turns pretending to eat different breakfast foods. Encourage them to say what they are eating, using the vocabulary they have learned.
6. Bring in real food: If possible, bring in some real breakfast food items for the students to see and touch. This will make the topic more engaging and allow them to experience the texture, smell, and appearance of different items. Make sure to ask them questions about the food, such as "What color is the apple?" or "How does the bread feel?"
Remember to keep the activities short and interactive to maintain the students' interest. Use a variety of techniques to accommodate different learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Good luck with your class!