Yesterday’s News with Kids Years ago when I started teaching kids English in Ikoma, I needed to learn the curriculum. I started with a good textbook. But I had lots of ideas. I wanted kids to learn through play. Not just playing games to memorize structures, but ‘play’ so there is a story and it […]
Smith’s School of English Miyakojima – Christmas Party 2022
First, I would like to wish every Smith’s School of English student a very Happy New Year!I hope 2023 brings health, happiness, and prosperity to each and every one of you. My last blog featured the annual Smith’s School of English Miyakojima – BBQ party, which was held in October, 2022. This month’s blog will […]
Teach English with Dolls: 4 Ways
There are lots of ways to teach English with dolls to kids that are engaging and fun. I wrote about moving around in the classroom. I also wrote about using balls. This time I’m writing about using dolls. More specifically, I like to use stuffed animals (there are lots of benefits to teaching with dolls). […]