by David | Phonics, Songs
Over the last few days I’ve looked at some of the different types of phonics songs available on YouTube. If there’s one song that is a perennial favourite with teachers, it’s Phonics Song 2. There are many things to like about it. First, and most important, all of the...
by David | Phonics, Songs
Yesterday, I discussed some of the reasons many phonics songs you might find online aren’t so great for learning phonics. One of the series of songs that I prefer comes from none other than Super Simple Songs. I’m pretty sure, almost every Kindergarten English teacher...
by David | Phonics, Songs
When I first started teaching English, I knew nothing about phonics. Like many other teachers in my situation, I did the best I could, selecting the best songs that I could find on YouTube to support teaching individual letter sounds. What I later learned was that...
by David | Lessons, Songs
In recent weeks, I’ve been enjoying teaching opposites to my Kindergarten English students. I’ve taught hot and cold; wet and dry; and big and small. What has been a lot of fun is the chance to bring realia into the classroom, and the kids respond...
