ERIC Number: EJ1107895
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1559-663X
EISSN: N/A
Using Favorite Songs and Poems with Young Learners
Linse, Caroline
English Teaching Forum, v44 n2 p38-42 2006
In this article, the author discusses the benefits of using songs and poems to teach young learners. The author explains how songs and poems can be used in English class and what their benefits are. The author explains how teachers can use actions or puppets to accompany the selected songs or poems, or allow young learners to create ideas themselves. Each suggestion includes an activity. The author also offers an example of a song chart.
Descriptors: Singing, Poetry, Early Childhood Education, Educational Benefits, Teaching Methods, Puppetry, Learning Activities, Creative Activities, Innovation, Physical Activities, Music Activities, Class Activities, Reading Instruction, Visual Aids, Information Sources, Web Sites
US Department of State. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. e-mail: etforum@state.gov; Web site: http://americanenglish.state.gov/english-teaching-forum-0
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A