Game (2-6 players)
The aim of the game is to get the most sets of verbs. (A set consists of the present, past and past participle of one verb.)
Mix the cards. Each player is dealt 9 cards and the remaining cards are placed face down in a pile in the middle of the table. The top card is turned face up and placed beside the pile on the table.
Players look at their cards. If they have a set, they place that on the table. (This counts as 1 point) The player(s) then draw cards to make up 9 cards in their hands.
The person on the left of the dealer starts, he/she can either pick the card that is turned over or take the top card. He/She then has to discard, so that he he/she always has 9 cards. If the player can make a set of 3 cards, he places the set on the table.(As soon as a player thinks he/she has a set, it is suggested that players show their sets to other players to ensure that the set has the correct verbs.)
He/she must then draw cards from the pile to maintain 9 in his/her hand. Continue play until the pack on the table has been used. Then turn the pack over and start using the cards again. When all cards have been used from the table, players then take turns to select an unseen card from the player on their left. This continues until all sets of verbs has been made. The winner is the player with the most points or sets.
Alphabets boats is a fun way for students to learn the upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet. This could be used with EAL students and would be particularly useful if the student’s home language has a different script. Resources designed for EAL students are of course suitable for use with all students. The activity involves matching the lower case letters with the uppercase letters which are displayed on the boats. There are two sets of lower case letters. One set is in colour and colour coordinated with the boats. The other set is in black and for use when students are more competent at completing the task with the coloured letters.
If this is given as an individual task to a new arrival, the reference page ( displaying upper and lower cases side by side) will enable students to successfully complete the task. For a student new to English, this also allows time out from listening to a language which he/she doesn’t understand and it is a useful activity which can be successfully completed.
If this is done as a group activity, there is a lot of scope for discussion and reinforcement of colour vocabulary plus the opportunity for students to learn from their peers. E.g. Do you have a green letter? Do you have a light blue boat? Can I have the purple boat? etc
This ESL / EAL / EFL / ELD/ ELL printable/ photocopiable booklet contains worksheets and games designed for students learning English although it could also be useful for native English speakers. The worksheets will increase the reading and writing of everyday object vocabulary. Games provide opportunities for the development of speaking and listening skills and interaction with peers. The worksheets would be most suited to young emergent learners, although older students and even adults could use some of the games.
The vocabulary is introduced on three different reference pages. These reference pages can be used to support the completion of worksheets, thus enabling students to work independently. The resources are suitable for use with isolated learners and classes of emergent learners including EFL students.
Vocabulary1
house, car, bus, train, van, bird, dog, cat, school, boy, girl and woman
Vocabulary 2
head, hand, foot, man, cow, horse, baby, box, fish. ship, book and ball
Vocabulary 3
lorry, flower, mug, plate, knife, fork, spoon, bowl, sheep, tree, bike and pig
There are additional reference pages and revision worksheets on number 0 -20 and colours to enable completion of worksheets.
Worksheets include: write the word under a picture, sentence completion This is a ..... Here is a......, colour to match and write the word, colour and write, copy the sentences, write the number word, write the number, draw and colour
There are three games all for consolidation of the targeted vocabulary. They are: 1. Everyday Objects Bingo / Picture and Word Matching Activity 2. Everyday Objects Dominoes 3. Snap Cards.
This technology resource could be just what you are looking for if you are teaching technology to young children. Due to popular request, the resource includes technology worksheets, activities and games designed for use with young children.
The vocabulary used:
Keyboard, monitor, mouse, tower, printer microphone, speakers, USB stick, CD rom, plug, socket, laptop, Mp3, player, camera, calculator, mobile phone, smart board
This is an engaging, deductive activity resulting in finding and matching the lost children with their descriptions. It is suitable for use with children who have the basics of reading with understanding in English. It involves reading the descriptions of twelve children and recording the identities on a worksheet. An answer sheet is included for use by teachers or to provide the opportunity for peer marking. Clothes and colour reference pages are also available for use to aid comprehension if vocabulary is unknown. This is of particular value to children who have English as an additional language. Clothes and accessories picture and word matching cards are included and could be used prior to taking part in the deductive activity to ensure familiarisation with the vocabulary to be used.
Reading, writing and deductive skills are required for the worksheet completion. If the activity is done as pair work or group work, speaking, listening and interaction are also involved.
This activity is suitable for use by all Primary 2 / Primary3 children. If children have English as an additional language, using the activity with older children would also be beneficial for the learning /consolidation of English clothes and colour vocabulary.
This resource could be used by an individual, as pair work, group work or by all children who could complete individual worksheets. The total number of twelve illustrations of children and twelve find cards would always have to be provided for the worksheet completion as twelve answers are required.. If using as a class activity more duplicated illustrations and find cards would need to be provided.
Suggestions for use
• The illustrations of the children could be secretly hidden in the classroom. (while
the children are outside) The children could each be given a find
card and then play ‘Hunt the lost children’ .
• The illustrations could be pinned on walls around the classroom.
• Single illustrations could be given to each child who would then swop with
another child who has a different illustration.
An optional follow up activity could be individual pupils writing a description of one class member. The descriptions could then be redistributed randomly to the class for identification by other class members. A worksheet is included for use.
First English Words is very useful for all students and particularly beneficial for students who are new to English. It is also suitable for use with a wide age range. The pages provide a collection of vocabulary arranged under a variety of topics so that items can be easily located. Through the use of visuals, students are able to easily gain understanding and the ability to spell the words contained in the resource.
The topics covered are:-
days, months, seasons, numbers, colours, weather, alphabet, school, body parts, clothes, transport, food and drinks, animals, occupations, emotions, prepositions, multiplication tables, shapes, time
The pages can be photocopied back to back, laminated and made into a booklet , so that it can be used for reference over and over again.
This resource allows students to learn vocabulary, practice and review words that have the ‘magic e’ by using the four skills of speaking, listening reading and writing. Reference pages are available to enable students to complete worksheets independently. Visual support is provided for vocabulary when possible. Extension dictionary worksheets are provided, at the end, for ‘magic e’ words which do not have visuals to support meaning. This is particularly useful for students who have English as an Additional Language.
A range of worksheets, games and activities are included, so that learning can take place in fun and interesting ways. The entire resource is designed to reinforce the targeted vocabulary and the variety available, enables differentiation for students who are at different stages There are 89 pages.
Here is a list of contents:-
Pronunciation Advice Sheet
Reference Pages (Set 1)
Cut and Stick (Set 1)
Reference Pages (Set 2)
Cut and Stick (Set 2)
Picture and Word Matching Cards / Snap Cards
I have… Who has…? Game
Dominoes Set 1
Dominoes Set 2
Bingo (10 Base Cards)
Bingo Call Out Cards
Colour my Vowels
Rearrange the letters
Write the Words
Magic ‘e’ Vocabulary Extension – Dictionary Work
Workbook Cover
This workbook provides a useful activity for new arrivals. By using this workbook, new arrivals can show some of their knowledge about their home countries. Teachers also gain some information about level of English acquisition, interests, likes and different cultures of the new students.
The following information is requested:-
country name, flag, capital city, population, climate, where he/she lived and now lives, map of the country, school attended, then and now, favourite school subjects, sports and hobbies, celebrations, famous people, famous sports people, favourite drinks, favourite food, favourite film, favourite book, favourite music
Research on the internet for images to be included in the workbook is suggested.
If vocabulary is unknown and students are literate in their home languages, a home language/English dictionary could be used to aid comprehension.
Some graphics have been included to support the meanings of unknown vocabulary.
Colour has not been used, so that printing cost is kept to a minimum.
In addition to writing answers to questions, students could colour and decorate the workbook as an additional activity.
When the student has completed the workbook, it could be used as a resource for peers, so that they can learn a few facts about the country and the student’s interests. This would also encourage interaction with other students who could ask the new student questions. This would give the new student some status and help the new student to feel welcome and valued.
This is a fun way of learning English fruit names.
It is recommended that the dominoes are either laminated or printed on card for durability.
This is a dominoes game where pictures are laid beside the corresponding words.
If the fruit names are said when placing the dominoes, this will aid the retention of new vocabulary and improve reading skills.
This game could be used with any age group of students who have some reading skills and who are in the initial or emergent stage of learning English.
The fruits introduced are pear, apple, orange, grapes, banana, peach, melon, pineapple, cherries, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, strawberries raspberries, gooseberries, blueberries, blackberries, tangerine, fig, lime, pomegranate, star fruit, plum and mango.
This dominoes game would be suitable for emergent/ consolidating English as an Additional speakers and native English speakers to develop vocabulary, speaking and language skills. The dominoes are shared out between players. If there are spare cards place them face down on the table. The first player lays a domino in the middle of the table and names the vegetables on the card. Players then take turns to say the name of the vegetables while placing a matching card. Other players can help if vocabulary is unknown. If he/she is unable to play, he can take one of the spare cards, if available, and if it matches, it can be placed. The winner is the first player to use up all his/her dominoes.
The vocabulary used in this game includes
potato, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, onion, mushroom, lettuce, cucumber, tomato. celery, turnip, broccoli, peas, beans, aubergine, garlic, asparagus, artichoke, parsnip, peppers, brussels sprouts, sweet corn pumpkin, radish, courgette, leek, sweet potato
Do you have students with a range of abilities in your class? This is a purposeful activity that could be used for teaching the names of colours, clothing and some body parts. The worksheets could be used for the whole class or by those who quickly complete their given work. There are two types of worksheet. The first involves reading the given specific colours to be used when colouring particular parts of the picture of either a girl or a boy. The second worksheet allows the student to choose the colours to be used then write the colour word as a sentence completion task. If students are encouraged to use as many colours as possible, they will then be writing the words for the maximum number of colours.
In total there are 24 worksheets. The use of colouring pencils or felt tips rather than crayons is suggested as there is some fine detail which might be difficult to accurately complete if using crayons.
Reading, writing, the development of fine motor skills and increasing unknown English vocabulary are enabled by completing the worksheets.
The vocabulary includes : pinafore, jumper, trousers, laces, shoes, pocket, collar, top, jacket, button, clasp, hair, skin, eyes, name, bow, socks, sweatshirt, T shirt, shirt, cardigan, dress, skirt, heart, stripe, hairband and belt
A colour reference sheet is provided for use when writing the colour words if the correct spelling is unknown.
A front cover is also included and can be used if the worksheets are being made into a booklet.
This resource is suitable for all students, including those who are learning English as an Additional Language.
This ESL / EAL / EFL / ELD/ ELL printable / photocopiable booklet contains worksheets and games designed for students at the Emergent Stage of acquiring English, although it could also be useful for native English speakers. This resource increases and reinforces Everyday Objects English vocabulary in a variety of ways.
The worksheets will increase the reading and writing of everyday object vocabulary, including simple sentence construction. Games provide opportunities for the development of speaking and listening skills and interaction with peers.
The vocabulary is introduced on three different reference pages. These reference pages can be used to support the completion of worksheets, thus enabling students to achieve success while working independently. This success helps to build confidence and self esteem, both of which are obviously essential when learning a new language. The resources are suitable for use with isolated learners and groups / classes of emergent learners including EFL students.
Vocabulary1
house, car, bus, train, van, bird, dog, cat, school, boy, girl and woman
Vocabulary 2
head, hand, foot, man, cow, horse, baby, box, fish, ship, book and ball
Vocabulary 3
lorry, flower, mug, plate, knife, fork, spoon, bowl, sheep, tree, bike and pig
There are additional reference pages and revision worksheets on number 0 -20 and colours to enable completion of worksheets if students are not secure in numbers or colours.
Worksheets include: write the word under a picture, sentence completion This is a ..... , Cut and stick, Wordsearches, Crosswords, True or False, Write, ‘Yes it is.’ or ‘ No it isn’t’, Write a simple sentence to answer a question. Write a sentence using ‘is’ or ‘are’ and Write a sentence using ‘big’ or ‘small’.
Games are for the consolidation of the targeted vocabulary and are Bingo / Picture and Word matching activity, Dominoes - match words with pictures, Snap and I have… Who has…? Game with 36 cards..
Solutions for the Wordsearches are also provided.
This game provides a fun way of developing listening, speaking in sentences and reading skills. It also reinforces the vocabulary introduced in the resource called Present Tense Verbs 70+
The verbs include:
arrange, bang, bark, brush, carry, chop, comb, cover, crack, dive, drag, drop, fasten, fill, fish, gather, glue, hammer, hug, juggle, laugh, lick, listen, measure, open, wash, paint, post, pour, prick, shampoo, snore, sneeze, spill, spray, stir, water, wave, wipe, whisper, yawn ,bend, blow, buy, cut, drink, eat, feed, ring, sing, slide, swing, write give ,hold, light
This Verb - I have.. Who has..? game is included in the 70 + Verb collection for EAL / ESL / ELL resource available in the EALEE shop, so please don't purchase this game if you already have this resource.
It is much easier to explain the meanings of English verb vocabulary by using visual support and less time consuming for students if they don’t have to constantly make reference to a home language dictionary. Over 70 verbs are introduced in reference pages which have pictures with words. These pages can be used when completing the worksheets if verbs are unknown.
The verbs include:
arrange, bang, bark, brush, carry, chop, comb, cover, crack, dive, drag, drop, fasten, fill, fish, gather, glue, hammer, hug, juggle, laugh, lick, listen, measure, open, wash, paint, post, pour, prick, shampoo, snore, sneeze, spill, spray, stir, water, wave, wipe, whisper, yawn ,bend, blow, buy, cut, drink, eat, feed, ring, sing, slide, swing, write give ,hold, light
The verbs in the reference pages are presented in the present tense. The main focus is on increasing verb vocabulary and forming present simple and present continuous.
There are worksheets with visual support and sentences to be completed with the appropriate verbs. Optional booklet covers are also included.
Worksheets are available in either colour or black only.
There is also a present tense I have…. Who has…? Game available in the EALEE shop. (71 cards) This game is included in the 70+ Verb collection resource for past simple and past continuous. This game is suitable for reinforcing the same verbs used in this resource.
EAL/ESL/ELL students can write the name of the items in their first languages under the English words. The signs can then be displayed on the items in the classroom. This is a good purposeful activity for students new to English and can be done in their first days at school. It will help to develop the vocabulary of the classroom.
Easter Egg Male and Female Matching is a fun way of learning the male and female words for different people.
There are two sets of eggs, one with colour borders to help with the completion of the task and the other with black borders to make the matching more challenging.
The reference/ answer sheet can be used as an aid to completion or as an assessment of how well the task has been completed.
There are two worksheets:
1. for insertion of the correct male/female words
2. for insertion of the correct male/female words and translation to L1 (First Language)
The vocabulary included:
girl/boy, woman/man, wife/husband, daughter/son, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, female/male, queen/king, princess/prince, duchess/duke, waitress/waiter, lass/lad, countess/earl, bride/bridegroom, landlady/landlord.
There are 11 pages.
This is booklet 5 called EAL worksheets and Games for Initial Learners Food and Drinks Vocabulary. There are 4 other booklets available in the pack containing vocabulary building worksheets and games for Initial Learners of English. All 5 booklets are printable. The topics covered in the pack are 1. School, 2. Colour 3. Number 4. School Clothes 5. Food and Drinks. All booklets are printable/ photocopiable.
Worksheets and games are suitable for use from age 8 to adult. Some games could be used with younger children.
Worksheets and games are suitable for use from age 8 to adult. The booklets could be suitable for use with a group of refugees who have a wide age range and who are beginning to learn English. The word matching activities could be particularly useful for students who have had little education in their first language and perhaps might not be literate in their first language. Consolidation of new vocabulary is possible by using a range of different worksheets and games. By using this pack, Initial Learners should be able to achieve success and build confidence in the early days of acquiring English. If new arrivals use the reference sheets they will be able to complete worksheets correctly. This will help to reduce stress and allow them to build confidence in using a new language.
The skills developed by using the worksheets are reading and writing.Games provide opportunities for the development of speaking, listening and interaction with peers.
The vocabulary is introduced in two sections:
Food and Drinks (1) Vocabulary - water, sandwich, biscuit, milk, grapes, orange, apple, yogurt, banana, sushi, samosa, crisps
Food and Drinks (2) Vocabulary - coffee, tea, roll, rice, pasta, potatoes, meat, fish, chips, bread, sausage roll, noodles
The reference sheets are at the beginning of each section.
Games and activities included in this booklet include, cut and stick, snap, words for matching with pictures, crosswords, word searches, bingo, dominoes - match pictures with pictures, dominoes - match pictures with words.
Contents and Record of Work pages are also included.
The set of 5 booklets is suitable for use with isolated learners and classes of beginners, including EFL students.
The other 4 booklets are available in the EALEE store.
This resource provides Easter related activities for teaching/consolidating the days months and seasons in English. Chickens have to be matched with their baskets, then put in the correct day order. Eggs have to be laid out in the correct month order. There are pictorial clues on the eggs and egg cups to help with the identification of the seasons. Students can be asked to identify the seasons by using the picture clues. (Northern Hemisphere) Names of the days, months and seasons are also included for ordering and using as flash cards for reading.
The aim of this resources is to teach students the names and order of days, months and seasons in English. There are opportunities for ordering, cut and stick and writing.
A front cover has been included if the making of a booklet is required.
The words for some special days are included. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Eid and St Valentine’s Day.
It is suggested that the internet can be used to find unknown information.
At the end there is a chart for recording class birthdays, followed by a worksheet for recording the survey results.
This has been produced for students who are new to English but it is also suitable for use with native English Speakers.