A group of nine-year-olds surprised me in the course of this semester, as we worked on language play using a variety of books, stories, and storytelling resources. What intrigued me was how they were able to pick up nuances in language use, such as understanding metaphors, without excessive explicit teaching. Immersion in a rich and stimulating language environment has proven to be the best way to get young learners started on any language of their choice.
In one of our sessions together, the students attempted generating metaphors of their own. No Google, no ChatGPT, no standard answer sheets. Just the students, a short story we had read together showing samples of metaphor expressions, and our brains put together to explore endless possibilities. Amazing synergy! All of us should structure regular intervals for a digital detox and to get back to basics. #workshop #privatetutor #english #language #groupwork #educator #coach #getitrightsg #esl #efl #moe #nie #trainedteacher #singapore #online
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Parents and caregivers can encourage children to draw more often - visual representations are part of the note-taking process. The children have to consolidate what they learn and represent it in a graphic form. While learning idioms and proverbs, mere rote learning is ineffective. Allow the children to make diagrams or pictures based on the meaning of idioms and proverbs. They can make a simple picture, or a more advanced comic story.
We can also use a simple multiple choice quiz format to review the idioms and proverbs. Typically, these are fixed vocabulary phrases, hence our young learners need to become familiar with the words used. In a multiple choice quiz format, we can encourage language play - the learners often find that an error in the phrase is quite funny! Eventually they will figure out the correct answer. #G1 #G2 #G3 #singapore #bukitpanjang #senja #teacher #NIE #MOE #reading #writing #tutor #private #tuition #English #creative #storytelling #lessons #psle #ib #ip #workshops #phonics #kindergarten #kids #esl #homebased #homeschooling #languagearts #language 2023 workshop timeslots are now open for booking. You can form small groups of 2 to 4 with your family and friends, book a timeslot with Get It Right, and have the workshop conducted at your preferred location.
Locations include: -our home-based study at Senja Road -your preferred location (home / office) -online via Zoom. Corporate enquiries are also welcomed. Please note that workshop fees are adjusted based on location, duration and the participants' requests. Workshops are typically 2.5 hours, with time for Question and Answer. Please feel free to enquire about this workshop and other education services we provide. Thank you! View previous workshop photos here (at our previous venue): https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=a.618309788603620&type=3 #phonics #workshop #customised #getitrightsg #byparents #forparents #preschool #nursery #kindergarten #sgparents #singaporeparenthood #sgcaregivers #english #singapore #trainedteachers #consonants #vowels #spelling #primaryone #homeschooling Join us for a story writing workshop, outdoor edition! This is conducted by a former school teacher, who loves listening and sharing story ideas with everyone. Let's learn how to write in a more friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
6 September 2023 Wednesday (Backup date: 7 September) The registration link is at https://view.forms.app/getitrightsg/writingworkshop #singapore #bukitpanjang #senja #holiday #workshop #primaryschool #programme #writing #storytelling #creative Every book in my hands gets flipped through multiple times, as I ask myself, what kind of authentic learning can we get from this book? I am also often inspired to try different activities with the same books I had used in previous years.
Today we had a lot of fun using a story I had used with last year's 8-year-olds, but with a refreshed lesson concept. This year's learners read the story with me and in response, wrote a diary entry of the main character. I also suggested using one of the book illustrations as a base for the diary sketch. Thinking about how to phrase the diary entry got us discussing the use of adverbs and how the word 'finally' can be in different positions in a sentence. This got us doing a grammar point sketch - see the flexible Finally Character in the top right hand corner? Writing does not have to be a chore all the time. A simple start is better than none at all. Teacher Libing runs phonics workshops for parents and caregivers, as well as English Language lessons for children, teens and adult learners. Math and Science (primary) lessons are by Teacher Augustine. We have worked with local and international students, as well as students in both public school and homeschool settings. Send us a message if you think we can help you! #singapore #bukitpanjang #senja #teacher #NIE #MOE #reading #writing #tutor #private #tuition #English #creative #vocabulary #storytelling #lessons #psle #ib #workshops #phonics #kindergarten #kids #esl #homebased #homeschooling #teenagers #coop #languagearts #language #literature |
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