“A straight tree is not afraid of standing dead,” children are naturally curious, active, and love to play. Instead of forcing them to study, let’s cleverly turn learning English into a game, helping them absorb knowledge happily. Let’s explore fun games to help preschoolers learn English effectively with “TUỔI THƠ”!
Turning English Learning into Fun Games
1. Games to Practice English Listening and Speaking Skills
“Learning from friends is as good as learning from a teacher,” games that help children practice English listening and speaking skills will help them acquire language naturally, just like how they learn their mother tongue.
- “Guess the sound” game: Prepare familiar objects such as a ball, a teddy bear, a bell, etc. Then, make the sound of each object and ask the children to guess the name in English.
- “Simon says” game: Adults play Simon and give simple instructions like “Simon says touch your nose.” Children will follow the instructions and practice their listening comprehension skills.
- “Sing a song” game: Sing simple English songs with your child such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”… Children will learn vocabulary, intonation, and feel the music of English.
2. Games to Practice English Reading Skills
“Persistence pays off,” practicing English reading skills for preschoolers is a long process that requires patience and appropriate methods.
- “Matching words” game: Prepare flashcards with corresponding images and letters. Children will search for pairs of cards with matching images and letters, thereby memorizing vocabulary and spelling.
- “Find the letter” game: You can use an English alphabet chart or letter cards. Ask your child to find the letter according to your request, such as “Find the letter ‘A’!”
- “Read a story” game: Choose simple English books with vivid illustrations. You read the story and encourage your child to read along, thereby practicing reading and pronunciation skills.
3. Games to Practice English Writing Skills
“Learning by doing,” games to practice English writing skills help children develop language thinking and creativity.
- “Trace the letters” game: You can use paper, pencils, or chalkboards for children to trace English letters.
- “Write a word” game: Provide children with letters or word cards and ask them to write a simple word like “cat,” “dog,” “apple”…
- “Write a sentence” game: Children can write simple sentences like “I like cats” based on the vocabulary they have learned.
Expert Advice
“Learn from teachers, learn from friends, learn from… Google,” to optimize children’s English learning effectiveness, refer to the advice of early childhood education experts.
“According to research by Professor Nguyen Van A in the book “Methods of Teaching English to Preschoolers,” children will learn English more effectively when they learn in a fun, entertaining environment,” shared early childhood education expert, Ms. Bui Thi B.
“Children are like blank sheets of paper, needing guidance and direction from adults,” added renowned English teacher, Ms. Le Thi C., “Create joy and motivation for children to learn English, don’t put pressure on them.”
Conclusion
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” be patient and creative to turn English learning into a game, helping preschoolers absorb knowledge in a fun and effective way. Contact us for advice on effective English teaching methods for preschoolers.
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