A few weeks ago we had a great video from Col showing how he tests his kids. I wrote back to say how cool it was to see such confident kids, and this was his reply, I think you might find it useful! Thanks, I’m very proud of my kids. My main aim has been…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/shy-kids-to-one-of-the-greatest-performers-in-the-world/
I’m not sure if Hugo is psychic or just reads your comments but in any case he’s got perfect timing with the new cover for the Christmas Workbook sheets! Ninja Tip: Remember these are the review sheets you give the kids to take home and show their parents. You can find all the other workbooks on this…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/christmas-workbook-cover-new-year-calendars/
After the success of the Gingerbread Man and the Bremen Musicians as lessons and plays we just had to genkify, and ultra simplify, another famous English story too. And we chose …. Goldilocks and the 3 Bears! You can find it now on vol. 14 and the Ninja Level of the Curriculum. Ninja Tip: If you did…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/new-song-the-3-bears/
In a further bid to get parents, head teachers, boards of education on your side, last week we had the Edinburgh University research on Singing Significantly Improves Language Learning and Craig has just sent in this research by Dr Gurd in Ontario: Just 4 minutes of fun exercise improves learning and behaviour in the classroom ( Looks…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/just-4-minutes-of-fun-exercise-improves-learning-and-behaviour-in-the-classroom/
Even if you’re not from the USA, and as long as you’re not a turkey, this is one of the best lessons we have if you are into the whole “Success Education” side of Genki English. After all the “I can!“s and “Try agains“, this one is basically teaching kids how to be happy. Yep,…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/free-thanksgiving-even-for-non-americans/
This has been one of my best games this year, a great hit with all ages. We’re going to use the How many days till Christmas? vocab but with a little twist. So make sure the kids know the song (it’s free on Youtube) then … 1. Give everyone one “How many days till Christmas?” mini card….
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/my-best-game-this-year-i-have-to-new-discipline-technique/
