Songs and rhymes
Songs and rhymes are a great way to teach listening and reading skills, and can also be used as a context for speaking and writing activities. Most children love singing and dancing, and they shouldn't stop when they reach primary school. Many young children also still need to move frequently during class time in order to give their brains a 'break' and pay attention properly. Music and movement activities are especially important when it comes to dealing with different learning styles, multiple intelligences, children who require educational support and catering for diversity in general. Furthermore, people who grow up listening to music in English, usually develop a wide range of vocabulary and excellent pronunciation. Here are some ideas for using songs in class:
Songs and rhymes are a great way to teach listening and reading skills, and can also be used as a context for speaking and writing activities. Most children love singing and dancing, and they shouldn't stop when they reach primary school. Many young children also still need to move frequently during class time in order to give their brains a 'break' and pay attention properly. Music and movement activities are especially important when it comes to dealing with different learning styles, multiple intelligences, children who require educational support and catering for diversity in general. Furthermore, people who grow up listening to music in English, usually develop a wide range of vocabulary and excellent pronunciation. Here are some ideas for using songs in class:
- Find a story that is also a song
- Hold class karaoke or sing-along sessions
- Hold a singing contest
- Learn a choreography
- Incorporate musical brain breaks into your lessons
- Learn some nursery rhymes (great for work on sounds and rhyming words)
- Listen to songs connected with topic work in science or other subjects