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The earliest teaching begins before school or nursery, in your very own home. Here a teacher gives her tips and tricks (with some added inspiration too!) so you can help them thrive before formal education.

Discover how to use the Did You Know series at home, from watching the videos to using the quiz to embed their new vocabulary.

We know that entertaining children with little attention spans is not always easy! These activity ideas can be used to banish boredom while engaging children in both literacy and storytelling.

ELT specialist Vanessa Reis Esteves argues the benefits of teaching fairy tales in a classroom setting, to develop children’s emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking skills.

Lorna Hillman’s father created the iconic Key Words series. Discover her scrapbook method of introducing reading to young learners which was inspired by her childhood.

ELT consultant Vanessa Reis Esteves shows us how interactive games and performance can help students learn English in a natural, stress-free manner.

William Murray’s transformative research changed the way we approach literacy forever. Here, his son remembers how his father created the remarkable book that went on to sell 100 million copies – Key Words.

These ideas, games and activities will help you celebrate English Language Day in your classroom and encourage your learners to pursue a second language.

Planes, trains and automobiles are fun subjects to bring into the classroom environment to excite young learners. Here are four easy activities to fascinate little transport fans.