Video Archives - Very Young Learners

Some great phonics videos and a pro-tip

Here’s the tip: kids love watching kids. I try to incorporate this idea, where appropriate, into my classes. In this sense, I think a video like the one above would work very well for break times. Its fun, it has an adult and a child, and most importantly,...

Brain breaks for very young learners

by David | Songs, Video

Reggie, how long have you been on the couch for? Brain breaks. There are many different types of brain breaks, however, today I want to focus on the musical ones. To me, the brain break is a short, fun activity that allows the children to relax, without there being...

Star Teacher Training EFL-ESL Classroom Management for Ages 6-11 Course Review

by David | Classroom Management, Reviews, Starter, Training, Video

One of my colleagues recently released an online course I’d like to share with you. Its about classroom management for teaching English to young learners. It was created by Will Herr, and he operates an English teacher training company called Star Teacher Training, in...

A free webinar on teaching preschool children

by David | Kindergarten, Learning, Training, Video

I’ve just finished watching a webinar by Carol Read on teaching preschool children. Its loaded with practical advice, tips and wisdom she’s garnered from over 30 years teaching young learners. Its well worth...

What is TPR?

by David | Learning, Phonics, Starter, Tips, Training, Video

Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method of teaching English developed by Dr James Asher, that combines language and physical movement. In short, its providing an action made with the body, that the students can use to support remembering each piece of language. For...