Discover how to use the Did You Know series at home, from watching the videos to using the quiz to embed their new vocabulary.
How to Use the New Do You Know? Series at Home
Tag: English as a first language
8 Fun Ladybird Readers Activity Ideas for School or Home
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.
The Importance of Fairy Tales in the EFL Classroom
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.
How I learned to Read Using ‘The Scrapbook Method’
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.
3 Ways to Learn English through play
ELT consultant Vanessa Reis Esteves shows us how interactive games and performance can help students learn English in a natural, stress-free manner.
How William Murray created Key Words
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.
How to Celebrate English Language Day in the Classroom
These ideas, games and activities will help you celebrate English Language Day in your classroom and encourage your learners to pursue a second language.
4 Activities to Teach about Transportation
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.
How Peppa Pig Can Help You Focus on friendship
Featuring everyone’s favourite pint-sized piglet, these activities are a great way to capture the attention of your second-language learners in the classroom.