English in elementary school teaching materials collection 2013 the jet p rogr amme

Adjusting
Classes
for
the
Age
Difference 
The range of maturity and ability from kindergarten to 6th grade is enormous and will affect your 
class planning and activity selection. The enthusiasm with which you are met is unlikely to be 
matched anywhere else on the JET Programme. 
Kindergarten Visits 
From the moment you are met at the door by screaming, bouncing 3-6 year olds until you are 
group hugged good-bye you will feel very welcome. 
Kindergarten visits will usually be just that, a visit and not a lesson. The teachers will often have the 
visit planned out to some extent. It may include a brief self-introduction, followed by games, songs 
and a presentation from the students. Try to include some kind of language or cultural learning 
activity into regular pre-school activities such as drawing, colouring, singing or stories . 
Although the visits are often planned, you should have a number of songs, games and activities in 
your repertoire. Action songs (e.g. Heads and Shoulders) are always good to fall back on if you are 
suddenly asked to perform. Anything that lets them move around, have fun and act silly will be 
successful. Ham up the greetings and act goofy for an even bigger reaction. In preparation, wear 
appropriate clothes (you will be climbed upon) and try to be prepared for the behaviour of children 
of this age group. Groping and poking may well be part of the visit, but do not be afraid to put a 
stop to it. 
English in Kindergarten

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English
in
Elementary
School