Numbers Game: Numbers Hunt!

Numbers are an important part of a young learners (ESL, EFL) lesson. Using songs like the Dream English Let’s Count 1 to 10 is a great way to introduce numbers. Check that song out here. After singing the song, try this fun game:

The “Number Hunt” game. Ages 3-6. Here’s how you can play it:

  1. Prepare number cards: Create or print out large, colorful cards with numbers from 1 to 10. Each card should have a corresponding number of objects or dots to represent the numeral. You can also use flashcards.
  2. Hide the number cards: Hide the number cards around the classroom or a designated play area.
  3. Explain the game: Gather the children and explain that they are going on a number hunt to find the hidden numbers.
  4. Start the hunt: Encourage the children to search for the number cards one by one. When they find a card, they should bring it back to you or a designated area.
  5. Number recognition: Once a child finds a number card, ask them to identify the number and count the objects or dots on the card. You can reinforce their understanding by asking questions like, “What number did you find?” or “How many objects are on the card?”
  6. Repeat and rotate: Repeat the game, hiding the cards in different locations, and let each child have multiple turns finding the numbers.

Matt’s Tip: To avoid competition, tell each student they can only get one card.

This game not only helps young learners practice number recognition and counting skills but also adds an element of excitement and physical activity to the learning process. Be sure that you are hiding the numbers in a safe area for children.

Have a look at the popular Let’s Count 1 to 10 Video here. Happy Teaching!

New Video: Open Shut Them Song

Open Shut Them has become a favorite warm-up song for my children’s English classes (ESL, EFL). It is fun, simple, and has plenty of actions. More below the video!

How to Teach

I start out teaching this song by doing the actions of opening and shutting my hands as you can watch in the video. Then I teach clap and the body parts in the song: head, knees, and nose.

Next, I slowly go through the actions and lyrics of the song with my students. At first, go slow and you do not have to force your students to sing along. They will sing when ready. From the beginning, encourage your students to do the actions. Full lyrics below!

Open Shut Them Lyrics

Here we go!
Open shut them, open shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open shut them, open shut them
Put them on your head
Open shut them, open shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open shut them, open shut them
Put them on your knees
Open shut them, open shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open shut them, open shut them
Put them on your nose

One more time, faster!
Oh boy! Here we go!

Open shut them, open shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open shut them, open shut them
Put them on your head
Open shut them, open shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open shut them, open shut them
Put them on your knees
Open shut them, open shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open shut them, open shut them
Put them on your nose
Great Job!

Listen to Open Shut Them

You can use the above YouTube video in your classes, or stream Open Shut them on the following services:

Stream Open Shut Them:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music

Search Dream English Kids on any of these streaming services to find the song!

I hope this is helpful. Give it a try in your classes. Happy Singing!

Animals Picture Dictionary with Audio

Click on the player below the picture to hear Matt say the word! American accent pronunciation. Word below the Picture Dictionary Animals songs video!

Dog
Cat
Bird
Fish
Horse
Cow
Goat
Chicken
Sheep
Frog

Great work! Now watch and sing the Picture Dictionary Animals Song with Matt and Bell!

I hope you enjoyed this audio lesson with Matt from Dream English! Download and listen to free animals songs. Click here!

Listen to Dream English Kids Songs on Spotify!

Vocabulary Practice Videos: Numbers 1-10

Songs are great for learning English. It is also important for young learners (ESL, EFL) to practice English vocabulary with good pronunciation. For that reason I started a new video series! More below the video!

Vocabulary Practice Videos for Children’s English Class

It is important to take some time in your English class for young learners to teach the basics of the English language. It is ok to drill and practice vocabulary in your classes. This should not take up all of your classes, but a few minutes each class is important.

I always practice numbers, ABCs, weather, and colors in each English class. I often add more vocabulary. By taking the time to ask the students to repeat after us they learn proper pronunciation. Pronunciation is very important for English conversation. If a student know vocabulary, but can not pronounce it correctly it could cause difficulty in conversation. For this reason, we need to practice single words with students through vocabulary practice.

I hope these videos will be helpful for your classes. Check out the vocabulary practice video on Fruit on the Dream English Kids YouTube channel!

 

Yes No Game Video

Learning how to answer a question with “yes” or “no” is an important skill for young English learners (ESL, EFL).  Children also love to answer questions and show their knowledge. (More below the video).

Target vocabulary: dog, cat, bird, fish

In this fun video I ask, “Is this a dog?” and students have to answer either “yes” or “no”. I go through all four animals. This helps build children’s answering skills and confidence!

Teaching idea:

After watching the video, use flashcards to ask the students, “Is this a dog?”  holding up different flashcards. Next, have the students get into pairs and ask each other questions. You can use animal flashcards, or any objects.

I hope this is helpful. Happy Teaching! – Matt

New Jingle Bells Video! Sing and Chant Version

Check out the Dream English version of Jingle Bells! Lyrics below:

Merry Christmas!
Let’s Practice
Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, toys a stocking, presents, a candy cane,
here we go
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey!

1,2,3,4!
I can jump, I can dance, I can sing, I can laugh
I can jump, I can dance, I can sing, I can laugh

Let’s practice;
a reindeer, a sleigh, a snowman, an angel, an elf, mistletoe,
here we go
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey!
1,2,3,4! I can jump, I can dance, I can sing, I can laugh
I can jump, I can dance, I can sing, I can laugh
Merry Christmas!

Free Download Christmas resources for your classes: www.dreamenglish.com/christmas

Hello Action Song Free Download

The Hello Action Song is a fun song to start your young learners English class!  Lyrics and how to teach below!

Click here to download Free MP3 – Hello Action Song
How to download: Right-click on the link. (Mac users Control-click)

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Hello Action Song

The Hello Action Song is the first song on the new “Action English” album available now on Spotify and Apple Music. Search “Dream English Kids” or “Action English” to find the album or follow the links.

Lyrics:

Hello! Here we go!

Walk, walk, walk, and say hello
Hello, hello

Run, run, run, and say hello
Hello, hello

Jump, jump, jump, and say hello
Hello, hello

Spin, spin, spin, and say hello
Hello, hello

Stomp, stomp, stomp, and say hello
Hello, hello

Dance, dance, dance, and say hello
Hello, hello

Hello, hello, hello, hello
Hello!

How To Teach

Start out your class by greeting and saying “Hello” to your students and waving your hands. Next, teach the actions by saying them in English and doing the action at the same time. Actions: walk, run, jump, spin, stomp (your feet), and dance.

After you have taught the actions you can sing the song once without the backing track and then try it with the music! Remember to smile and have fun!
Action English Album

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Available now on Spotify and Apple Music.
Search “Dream English Kids” or follow the links below:

Download printable lyrics to the Action English Songs:

Listen to samples of the album here:

Happy Singing!
Matt 😀

 

New Video: Five Little Monkeys – Repeat After Matt!

I’m super excited to share my new song and video “Five Little Monkeys” repeat after me version. More below the video!

I created this song specifically for young English learners.
Have your students repeat after me and do the actions.
They’ll be singing in English right away!

Action English Album

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The song is from my new album “Action English”
10 new songs to get your students moving and singing in English!

Available now on Spotify and Apple Music.
Search “Dream English Kids” or follow the links below:

Download printable lyrics to the Action English Songs:

Happy Singing!
Matt 😀

 

New Video – Five Little Pumpkins Sitting On A Gate

Five Little Pumpkins Sitting On A Gate 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

New video from “Hello Halloween Songs For Kids”
Teaching Tips: Watch the videos with your young learners and have them follow along with the hand gestures. Pause the video and count the pumpkins. Ask which pumpkin is talking? 1st, 2nd, 3rd?
Happy Halloween!
Thanks for watching,
Matt

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Hello Halloween Songs for Kids- New Album in 2021!

Click here to go to Spotify.
Click here to to go Apple Music.

More Halloween resources for your classes click here!

Podcast: Halloween Lesson Ideas with Teacher Miriam

Today I am talking with Teacher Miriam about Halloween Teaching Ideas.  Miriam talks about songs, games, activities, and more for Halloween classes. 

Follow Miriam on Instagram @teachermiriam_ 

Please check out her Halloween Pack of Ideas Resources by going to the link tree in the profile of her Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/teachermiriam_/

Hello Halloween Songs For Kids Album:

Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3kLbXsH 

Apple Music https://apple.co/3jAT7Ff 

Halloween Songs and Activities:

https://www.dreamenglish.com/halloween

Kids Songs for English Class:

https://www.dreamenglish.com/

Kids Songs Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/dreamenglishkids/videos

My New Book!

10 Steps To Teach English to Young Learners Book on Amazon:

https://dreamenglish.com/blog/howtoteachenglishbook/