Teaching ESL to children is both challenging and rewarding.
While teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to young children can be challenging and difficult, it can also be very rewarding. Children who are mostly surrounded by a non-English speaking atmosphere, mostly in their own homes, are not often exposed to culture outside of their own. They will need to adjust to new expectations while learning a different language. SEE REF 1
Instructions
1. Review concepts from the last class at the beginning of the next class. Students will be able to relate the new information to the information they learned in previous classes. SEE REF 2
2. Teach early in the day. Attention spans are best in the beginning of the school day as opposed to the end of the day. Energy levels also go down as the day goes on, making it more difficult to remember important information. SEE REF 1
3. Break for playtime at some point in the morning. Children will soak in more knowledge if they have a break in learning, and they will be able to listen and learn well directly after the play break. This could be a good time to introduce more difficult learning lessons. SEE REF 1
4. Read English storybooks to your young students. There are books intentionally for ESL students of all ages. Not only will children be learning English, but they will also get to experience American culture through the stories. SEE REF 1
5. Encourage your students by praising them when they're doing a good job. Children will be more willing and able to learn when they're motivated. SEE REF 2
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