Resources
Each child is different and may struggle with different things. Here are some things I've made to help with lessons at a range of ages.
Resources
Each child is different and may struggle with different things. Here are some things I've made to help with lessons at a range of ages.
Alphabet
The Alphabet is the key to understanding the fundamental rules and sounds of a language.
This Alphabet chart is English with the rough Spanish phonetic pronunciation of each letter.
Although 'A' is pronounced as many sounds, it is called 'A'. In English we write it as 'ay' for instance, but in Spanish 'ei' is how to write that sound.
This is good for a basic start and can be used in a range of games based on spelling.
Spelling chart
English is not phonetic and therefore spelling is not intuitive even for native speakers.
Here is a basic chart idea, where the student copies, covers and copies and corrects for a few tries.
The 'spell it out' part involves writing a phonetic spelling of the letters used in the word.
Diary
Keeping a diary is a great way to practice English writing, different tenses and self expression.
There's a version here with prompts, and one with more freedom depending on the students age and level.
Another idea could be an ongoing scrapbook or project in English, which could be done online or by hand depending on the preferences.
Behaviour chart
For kids who can be unruly in or outside of the classroom a behaviour chart with the goals in English would both help their behaviour and their language.
This is particularly useful for students in small groups in the classroom.
