Interactive Action Songs and Games for ESL Beginners. Engage Your ESL Students with Action Songs and Interactive Games
Interactive Action Songs and Games for ESL Beginners
Interactive Action Songs and Games for ESL Beginners
Teaching action verbs to ESL beginners can be both fun and educational with the right mix of songs, flashcards, and interactive games. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create an engaging and dynamic lesson for your young learners.
Start with Opening Songs
Kick off your lesson with an energetic song to get the students excited and ready to learn. Use this fun and catchy Hokey Pokey song to set the mood.
Jump into the Lesson
Follow up with the Jump in Song and the Walking Song. These songs help students get active and introduce them to basic action verbs through music and movement.
Flashcards for Actions
Use action flashcards to visually introduce and reinforce the action verbs. Flashcards are an effective tool for visual learners and can be used in various interactive activities.
Play Memory Games
Engage your students with this action verbs memory game. Play it twice to ensure that the vocabulary sticks. Memory games are excellent for reinforcing new words and making learning fun.
Writing Practice
Write some actions on the board and encourage the kids to copy them. This activity helps with their writing skills and reinforces the new vocabulary they’ve learned through songs and games.
Interactive Activities
Play “Teacher Says” with commands like “Jump,” “Clap,” “Swim,” “Fly,” “Sleep,” “Walk,” “Run,” and “Spin around.” This game is a fun way to practice action verbs and keep the students active.
Watch and Learn
Incorporate visual learning with the Jump Rope Cartoon. This cartoon helps students see the actions in context, making it easier for them to understand and remember.
Advanced Memory Games
For students who are ready for a challenge, use this more advanced action verbs memory game. It’s a great way to keep advanced learners engaged and practicing.
Fun Song for Closing
End the lesson with the Monkeys Jumping on the Bed song. It’s a playful song that reinforces action verbs and helps end the session on a high note.
Extra Resources
For those students who need even more of a challenge, try these advanced action verb games and present progressive grammar games.
By combining songs, visual aids, interactive games, and writing practice, you can create a comprehensive and enjoyable lesson that helps your ESL students grasp and remember action verbs.
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