When they want to run, they can say “shark!” as they tap someone’s head.Give them the list of characters and tell them to go around the circle tapping each child gently as they say one of the three “good” animals.Sit the children in a circle and choose one of them to start.For example, if you were learning about sea animals: crab, octopus, jellyfish and then the trigger, shark. You need 3 “good” words and 1 which is the trigger to run. These could be animals, book characters, jobs. To see how I use it in my lessons, you can look at my Little Red Riding Hood Lesson plan. No prep needed and it’s really easy to play. It is a brilliant way to get them to remember vocabulary and you can adapt it to whatever you are learning in class. It’s also a good idea to alternate between noisier games with lots of movement and games where the children have to sit still and concentrate. Whatever activities you are doing, remember that it’s better to do several short varied games rather than one long and complicated game. In this way, they are often using their English without even realizing it. I find that the most effective EFL ESL games for preschool/kindergarten classes are those that are short, simple and get the kids moving too. You don’t need any fancy equipment or preparation. It can be difficult though to find other activities that hold their attention, are fun and help them really practice their English. If you’re teaching younger children, it can often be a challenge to come up with activities for them. We’ve already looked at my favorite EFL ESL games for elementary/primary classes as well as activities for teenagers.
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