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 * __Activities for Improving English Skills﻿__ **



**Bingo** introduces the new vocabulary of health and animals. Children will be able to identify parts of the body by directing attention to parts of our bodies. Children aren't only learning of new vocabulary, but are also learning the correct spelling of animals and body parts. Students are also becoming more familiar with connecting words to sounds. The first link below is provided for the teachers so the words can be written aloud to the students. The second link is for the students which provides bingo cards with scrambled words full of body parts and animals! Have fun! **Activity Procedure:** As bingo is played, children will be asked if they have the particular body part on their bingo card. If a body part is said aloud by the teacher, he/she simply directs attention to the nose, arm, knee, etc. If an animal is said aloud, students need to provide the sound of the animal, cat-meow, dog-bark, cow-moo, etc. Children will also be able to identify and recognize sounds of animals.





**The Spring Kites & Colors** worksheet focuses on students ability to match words with colors. Children will be able to identify their understanding of colors by matching the color of each kite on the worksheet to the correct word listed in the text box. **Activity Procedure:** Students will match the color of each kite to the correct word listed in the box below the kites.





**Nouns & Verbs Collection** is designed to help students better understand the actions associated with everyday activities. The worksheet is available so students will be able to identify and recognize nouns and verbs in a sentence. The lesson also helps students understand the correct spelling of verbs and nouns. **Activity Procedure:** Students are going to read the clues underneath the "across" or "down" categories. Each student will try and figure out the clues. When a clue is known, students will correctly spell the correct word in its boxes with one letter per box. Each word should fit together nicely into other words that are part of the puzzle.





**The Grammar Race** is a game where students race through the board game while answering questions and giving examples of English language adjectives, classroom objects, and chores. There are also free spots where players can pass through a turn without having to answer questions or give examples. There is also a spot where students are able to ask their peers a questions regarding the English language grammar. This activity enables students to identify common objects and become familiar with adjectives. **Activity Procedure:** Students are separated into groups. Each small group is given a board game. The object of the game is to see who can reach the end the fastest. Students simply roll the dice and depending on their number rolled, they move that many spots along the game board. Depending on the color the player lands on, they will have to complete a certain task where they might be answering a question or giving examples of something. Or the player may land on a spot where they ask one of their group members a question regarding English language grammar. Last, but not least, the player may land on a free spot where they are able to pass their turn without answering or asking questions or giving examples.



This video discusses an activity which teaches English through a game called Wheel of Fortune. The man in the video has various videos that teach English to ESL students so this is not his only video to help teach ESL children learn more English, there is a huge variety. If you like this video, check him out more various videos. He has some great games to teach!

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This site provides so much information on activities for parents, teachers, and adults to better understand the English language as an ESL learner. There are lesson plans, lesson plan advice while preparing, worksheets and flashcards. The site contains so many resources for adults ESL students and younger students. It is such a resourceful site. Check it out!

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