Pass the present – Groep 1-4
In this flashcard activity the children practise the keywords by passing on a box which is wrapped up like a present filled with toy flashcards or real toys.
Saint Nicholas Charades – Groep 1-4
This TPR activity encourages the class to speak, first through copying keywords and actions in chorus, then by repeating simple sentences, and finally by playing a game in small groups.
Saint Nicholas Mix and switch – Groep 1-4
In this activity, the teacher increases the opportunities for the children to speak to each other in English using the co-operative learning strategy Mix and Switch.
Saint Nicholas poems – Groep 5-8
In this activity, children who have more experience with English and have some experience writing English learn about different poems. They are also encouraged to write a poem: either a poem using end rhyme or a haiku!
Saint Nicholas vs Santa Claus – Groep 5-8
In this activity, children compare and contrast Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus. They finish a description and make their own descriptions of the two characters.
Santa’s clothes – Groep 1-4
In deze activiteit praten de leerlingen over Santa’s kleding en de kleuren.
Sing-along Christmas songs – Groep 5-8
Met de website LyricsTraining leer je Engels aan de hand bekende popliedjes. Kies een Christmas song, het niveau, fill in the gaps en zing mee!
Spot goes on holiday – Groep 1-4
This is a lesson to prepare for summer! The playful puppy Spot is off to the beach with his mum and dad. Children will learn words for toys and beach activities and will also learn what sun protection is.
Spring cleaning for the flea market – Groep 5-8
In this activity the children revise vocabulary for toys and rooms. They also think about spring cleaning and practise selling things at the flea market.
Summer and sunglasses – Groep 5-8
It’s almost summer! Time to go outside and show off your lovely sunglasses.
Summer fun! – Spelletjes voor alle groepen
Summer is nearly here so it is time for some fun. We have collected some games from all over the world to play outdoors on sunny days or indoors on rainy days. You can make your own selection of games. Have fun!
That’s like me! – Groep 1-4
In this activity, children learn to say what they like and they discover that they may like the same things as their classmates. In this way, they find out what they have in common, a good basis for friendship.
The life cycle of butterflies – Groep 1-4
Spring is in the air! Nature is waking up again and soon we will see all sorts of insects, including butterflies! In two lessons we are going to focus on the life cycle of butterflies using Eric Carle’s famous book The very hungry caterpillar.
The life cycle of frogs – Groep 5-8
Are you looking forward to spring, too? In two lessons we are going to look at frogs. There are many kinds of frogs, but they have one thing in common: they all go through metamorphosis.
The life cycle of insects – Groep 5-8
Spring is in the air! Nature is waking up again and soon we will see all sorts of creepy crawlies! In two lessons we are going to focus on the life cycle of different insects.
The Mitten – Groep 1-4
The children watch a YouTube video of The Mitten and do several activities to practise the vocabulary and phrases of the story.