Motivational Strategies

Elena de Hita Sánchez

Tips for Teaching Young Students

To motivate young children to learn English is necessary

Keep Yourself Motivated.The handling real objects, or learning with

pictures.Encourage.Play Games as children Learn through play. Get Them Moving. Vary the Pace.

To motivate young children to learn English is necessary

Listen to children and keep an open mind.Use stories and contexts in home country or

culture can help to connects English with their day to day.

Song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8doMNXF5AA

Total Physical Response activities (TPR).

What is TPR?TPR is an approach to teaching a second

language, based on listening linked to physical activities.

TPR is not always dancing and singing songs!

Generally, we refer to body movement with instruction to engage learners, and it is fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkMQXFOqyQA

Finally, we mustn’t forget that…

Young learners have short attention spans.

For ages 0-6 years keep activities around 5-10 minutes long.

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