Teaching english VOCABULARY to children in a fun way
Teaching english VOCABULARY to children in a fun way
Nowadays, English proficiency is an additional skill and an essential necessity for our children's future. The earlier they are introduced to English, the easier they will master it. But how can we make learning English fun and engaging for kids? Let’s try some exciting techniques below!
Playing with Words
Children learn better through play. One fun activity to try is the "word chain" game. For example, start with the word "cat," then the child has to find another word that begins with the last letter, such as "tiger," then "rabbit," and so on. This not only entertains them but also improves their memory!
Use flashcards with simple words and pictures, like an "apple" card with a picture of an apple or a "dog" card with a dog illustration. Encourage your child to say the word aloud while pointing at the picture. This method helps them quickly recognize and understand vocabulary.
Children’s songs like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" are great for introducing new words. Hand movements and small dance steps while singing can also help children remember words more easily.
Read short English stories with expressive intonation. Choose books filled with illustrations and simple words. After reading, ask your child about new words they heard. For example, "Where is the 'elephant' picture?" or "What color is the 'banana'?"
Kids love watching cartoons, so why not use them as a learning tool? Select animated shows with simple English dialogues, such as "Dora the Explorer" or "Peppa Pig." This way, children can learn effortlessly while having fun.
Try playing a guessing game with your child. For instance, describe an object: "This is a big gray animal with a trunk," and let your child guess "elephant!" This game helps them understand and use vocabulary in real-life contexts.
Start incorporating English into daily conversations. In the morning, say "Good morning!" or during lunch, encourage your child to name foods in English, such as "rice," "chicken," or "milk."
Introducing English to children does not have to be rigid or boring. Kids will learn and remember new words more effectively by making them part of everyday activities and using engaging methods. So, let’s start today! Happy learning, moms! 😊
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Thursday, February 27th, 2025
07.35 P.M.
This movie, based on a novel titled Uglies, presents an imaginary world where society enforces “perfection” by surgically altering every sixteen-year-olds' performance to prevent prejudice and ensure conformity. But this so-called "beauty" costs an arm and a leg: a loss of identity, individuality, and true freedom.
For me, this movie is a perfect example to illustrate the dangers of valuing uniformity over God-given diversity. Each person is created uniquely by God, with individual beauty and purpose, yet the surgery in this movie erases the distinctiveness that reflects God’s intention for diversity.
Tally Youngblood, the protagonist of this movie (her family name says a lot about her character), is an example of how teenagers struggle to value themselves and to find their true and authentic identity.
Her journey to The Smoke and her struggle between keeping her real self and undergoing her pretty surgery are the main conflicts of this movie.
I think I can use this movie as a project for my Philosophy of Education class, stimulating my students’ minds by asking them to compare the values in this movie with the values presented by the utilitarian approach to education and to design an education system that can nurture diversity and freedom.