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Games, activities and teaching ideas > Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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mica.mcr
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Kindergarten
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Hi everyone!! I �m going to start working in kindergarten for the first time in my life and I �m quite lost. I have always worked with teenagers, so I don �t know what kind of activities to prepare for five-year-old kids. Can anyone help me? Whatever piece of advice or idea helps! Thanks in advance :) Micaela |
21 Mar 2017
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mesudini
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use supersimple songs activities in the class |
22 Mar 2017
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joannajs
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The key words are plan and routine  Be prepared that the activities are going to take LONG as the children are not very organized, may require help and support. Any kind of stuff that involved singing or movement (or generally TPR) sounds like a very good idea so think of songs, chants, raps - it �ll help the kids remember the content better. Same with rhymes especially with movement (remember the HEAD, SHOULDERDS, KNEES and TOES?). Timing of an activity should be short: the attention span of a kid is double their age plus two (so if you have 5 year olds they can focus on the activity for 12 min). Like all of us kids like games and little rewards so if you can give them some stickers, it might help class management  Below there are some links to things that might help you further. Keep my fingers crossed, you can do it! |
22 Mar 2017
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mica.mcr
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Thank you all so much!!  |
22 Mar 2017
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cbenglish
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Hi Micaela, I have been teaching Kindergarten kids for many years now and I have found it both challenging and rewarding. I can tell you a few things that really saved me: - Flashcards - lots of images and flashcards. Kids are visual learners so have lots. - Objects and Props - a ball, fly swatters, blocks, toy cars - these are just a few things I used in classes for games we played. - Sing Songs - something children love is to sing ( and dance ) so I teach my young ones some simple steps and words. - Crayons and Scissors - lots of fine motor skill activities can be fun and enjoyable for you and the kids. - Reward System - I always have a reward system, usually stamp sheet, stars next to their names on the board, or fun play money. Click here for play money! I hope these suggestions can help. I also design a lot of my own worksheets, activities, and fun games on my website. These are free to download and print out to use with kids. You can find lots of themed activities for seasons, holidays, travel, and basics such as phonics on the website. Here is the link: |
22 Mar 2017
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omaxios
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Hi Micaela! If you want to be a suprising teache to both your kindergarten students and school officials, I �d suggest that you rarely use any reading or word worksheets. Rely much often on games, flashcards, realia (physical objects to teach with) and don �t forget short tuny songs |
22 Mar 2017
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EwelinaEwelina
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Also , you can click here https://www.teachingenglishgames.com/ and check what Shelley Vernon has for you there ;-) |
22 Mar 2017
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mica.mcr
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Awesome, thanks for the tips!! |
22 Mar 2017
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