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How to Catch ESL Kids' Attention and Keep It

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to children can be incredibly rewarding, but it also presents unique challenges. Young learners have short attention spans and require engaging activities to stay focused. Here are some tips to capture and maintain their interest.
7/1/2025

Autumn game

Autumn time is a great opportunity to teach common vocabulary related to autumn such as: an acorn, a mushroom, an apple, grapes, leaves or a pumpkin. I would like to present an autumn game which is a perfect way to practice autumn vocabulary with young ESL learners.
10/10/2023

Counting songs and rhymes

Counting songs and rhymes are fantastic teaching resources not only for children who learn to count in their own language, but also for ESL kids. Repeating the songs and rhymes over and over again students build their confidence in counting.
9/1/2023
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