Note: A full contents list at the front of the book provides a
complete list of the activities, the age-group for which each
activity is suitable, the aims of each activity (linguistic and
other), and the approximate time each activity will take. The
summary below aims to give a general idea of the book's
organization.
The author and series editor
Foreword
Introduction
How to use this book
1: The creative classroom
This chapter contains advice on the following topics:
Syllabus and lesson planning
Organization of the classroom
Classroom language
Activity types
The classroom and what it contains
There are 6 suggested activities.
2: Basic language activities
This chapter, together with Chapter 4, is concerned with developing
children's conceptual awareness, their eye-hand co-ordination, and
their motor skills.
Lively activities (7 activities)
Calming activities (4 activities)
3: All about me
This chapter deals with the identification and description of self,
and likes and dislikes.
Songs and rhymes (15 activities)
Games (4 activities)
Stories (3 activities)
Art and craft activities (7 activities)
4: Number, colour, and shape
Songs and rhymes (6 activities)
Games (4 activities)
Story (1 activity)
Art and craft activities (5 activities)
5: The world around us
This chapter extends the children's horizons and includes such
topics as the town, traffic, the doctor, the emergency services,
animals, and the weather.
Songs and rhymes (10 activities)
Games (5 activities)
Story (1 activity)
Art and craft activities (4 activities)
6: Festivals
This chapter gives examples of festivals that are fun for small
children. You can of course add or substitute other festivals as
many of the activities are suitable for other occasions.
Christmas (10 activities)
Carnival (2 activities)
Easter (6 activities)
Photocopiable worksheets
Flashcards
Further reading
Shortlisted for The Frank Bell Prize^LShortlisted for the Ben Warren Prize
`'... will help teachers to understand and guide the development of
the child at this stage and provide an invaluable support for
teachers entering this field.''
IATEFL Young Learners SIG Newsletter
`'Highly recommended for both the novice and the experienced
teacher.''
Michael Watts, Network News, Issue 26
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