Author Topic: K-2 - Useful Websites/Links (Read 24109 times)

Nokuthula · « **on:** March 11, 2010, 07:17:01 AM »

I know what you are talking about but this site came to my rescue last year.

(Mod edit: ~~www.kidzclub.com~~ this link no longer works, try www.kizclub.com instead, I think that's what you meant.)

It has a lot of worksheets that keep everyone busy throught the period. Good Luck! ;)

infogoddess · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:36:51 AM »

there are a lot of songs that the kids can understand and some have the English as well at Yahoo kids Korea http://kr.infant.kids.yahoo.com/infantzone/index.html?service=english&cate_no=144&contents_no=3677&sort=latest&endpg=9&pg=1&mode=sublist

also - tons of great printables here
www.EnchantedLearning.com

if you aren't a member and want something only available to members let me know

Eribee · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:32:22 PM »

I know how you feel! I really struggle with the little ones too - I think something needs to be done about Grade 1 and 2 and no co-teachers, I have the same issue.

I use an ABC song off youtube (

) to signal the start of the class, and this got them sitting down and singing, they love it! Then some worksheets or coloring or drawing - with promise of candy for the best one. Maybe a bit of bingo (the prize for a line was a 'high 5' and they loved it!), then a running game or TPR song to finish.

I also found that they liked listening to stories once they were settled, but I'm not sure that would work with 25 kids. My largest class was 15.

You could also print off some board games from toolsforeducators.com - all free but nice and colourful.

Even at this age they love competition, but it often ended in tears!!!

Good luck!

Heath · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2010, 02:56:49 PM »

I just logged on to this site and found it full of amazing stuff I can use.
But alas I have not yet seen too much stuff for younger kids.

I teach Grade 1s and 2s.
I found that you have to start with the very basics, always making sure you have either a slide show, or flashcards of relevant content. I always teach content for two weeks, until the kids are repeating what I'm about to say before I say it.

Get workbooks they can write in.

Flashcards and slideshows can usually be made by searching images on the net, or www.barryfunenglish.com is a geat source of flashcards.

Music is great www.supersimplesongs.com is good for younger kids.

And remember to make everything a game.
The simplest game I often use to assess to see if the kids have understood what I have been teaching is a game I call 'Flashcard Slam".

Put flashcards of relevant vocab or phonetics on the floor and have competing students listen to the word you say and they have to stamp their feet on the correct flashcard. The only thing about this game that takes any planning is the flashcards.

And get creative with teaching different types of phonics. I do quizes by writing a number of phonics sounds on the board each with a corresponding number or letter. And then I say the sound and the students have to write the corresponding number in their workbook in the order I say them. This is a good way to gage what your kids are having trouble with.....ie. e, i....or c and k. If you haven't not yet started with ABCs and phonics..you should.

In regard to your discipline problem I suggest you learn classroom commands in Korean.

Here are a few:

Jarl doo luh bwa listen
joeh yong ee quiet
anjah sit down
mwo handa what are you doing?
eeroeh kae hayeo do it like this.
hajima dont do that

(and if you really want their attention, although I don't suggest you use it unless you're desperate.....yell ya! = hey..........all the kids will turn to you immediatley. This is usually used when there is about to be big trouble.)

anyways......goodluck

lindsayforrest · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2010, 03:24:42 PM »

Here is a great site for body parts flash cards as well. Anything visual works great with these kids. I also like making a memory matching game with flashcards for them too. They love the competition, plus it works multiple parts of their brain!

http://www.esl-kids.com/flashcards/bodyparts.html

Dyl · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2010, 12:25:59 PM »

Hi HazelJane,

Try http://genkienglish.net/TopTenGameseBook.pdf

http://www.havefunteaching.com/ also has good ideas.

Dayle.

k_belle · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2010, 02:05:44 PM »

This website really helps me with my K,1,2 class

http://www.tlsbooks.com/kindergartenworksheets.htm

infogoddess · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:59:48 PM »

I teach 1st and 2nd grade twice a week without a co-teacher and have been trying to build lessons around the skimpy national textbook. I just discovered that MES English has a "Speaking First" curriculum outline for using the flashcard sets and I have started following his guide with great success with my kids. Read more about the curriculum here http://www.mes-english.com/curriculum/ and don't forget to look at his phonics worksheets too http://www.funfonix.com/intro/

as always, his stuff is free free free

lindsayforrest · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2010, 09:35:18 AM »

I am teaching the Dolch word lists to my 2nd grade students. I figure this will give them a boost when they come to learn the actual curriculum. I am using this site for a lot of activities:
http://www.mrsperkins.com/
It is amazing for Dolch learning and has everything that you could possibly need - even assessment forms.
I could also use this with some of my higher grade one students so I will see how they are adjusting after summer vacation.
Hope this is of some help.

cgg · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2010, 03:20:57 PM »

You could try www.bogglesworldesl.com. They have a kids section with a lot of good stuff.

infogoddess · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2010, 12:18:59 PM »

I work through the vocabulary lists from www.mes-english.com using his curriculum guide - we started verbs this week - I also use his phonics suggestions

we also have textbooks that I believe are based on the national curriculum but the kids hate them and to try and drag each chapter out for four lessons is really painful - I supplement them with a basic reader that I have called Reading Boat
http://www.eltkorea.com/books/reading/default.asp?mcode=15&inc=2

I also use some of the lessons from The British Council
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en

barriu2 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2010, 01:14:52 PM »

Hi there. I also have to teach an after school class with 1st and 2nd graders and no curriculum and co-teacher. It's often a nightmare! I usually make my own ppt's with basic vocab, and I try to teach them a phrase to go with the vocab, i.e. It's hot! or It's cold! or It's big! or It's small! Then I play games with them to practice the vocab, like matching games, "slap the board" game, etc. Sometimes I also make a corresponding wordsearch on www.puzzlemaker.com. Even my 1st graders can search for the words. I attached a bunch of my ppt's. I hope they help!

jak338 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2010, 11:03:01 PM »

Another good site to get topic ideas or to setup a cirriculum is:

http://www.eslkidslab.com/lessons/index.html

I've been following the order that they have setup and its been working out well.

I usually split my 1 hour class in half for phonics and half for the topic.

At the end of class the kiddies always sing this simple goodbye song. It brings a good closure to the day's lesson.

Hope this is useful... ^^

lindsayforrest · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:12:44 AM »

I also have the same problem and teach those grades 3 times a week!!! This year my school has agreed to order the textbook "English Playground". it is available for Kindergarten - Grade 6 so I am getting it for K, 1, and 2. It is published by the Ministry of Education in Korea as well as another company....
You may be able to find it on tis website:
www.eduaplus.com

I will try and upload a photo of the cover later so you can see what it looks like...it is a really great resource!

evy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:10:07 AM »

Just learned yesterday that I have Kindergarten to 6! My mother is a kindergarten teacher and referred me to this site:

http://www.kellyskindergarten.com/

Lots of simple activities and songs.

kate.d · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:08:44 PM »

i have been trying to get on mes-english all day and can't for some reson, i had my husband try it at his school too with no luck either. any ideas?

teacherjenni · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:11:07 PM »

Quote from: kate.d on March 07, 2011, 02:08:44 PM

i have been trying to get on mes-english all day and can't for some reson, i had my husband try it at his school too with no luck either. any ideas?

Same for me. I couldn't get on it last week from school either...I've tried different browsers, but that doesn't help. I can get on the cached version, but then if I try to click on any links I get the same error message.

mdahl45 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:12:09 PM »

www.mes-english.com doesn't seem to work but if you google fun fonix the first link will give you everything you need. http://www.funfonix.com/

teacherjenni · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:17:30 PM »

There are lots of good websites for resources.
Some of my favs in my bookmarks folder:

www.senteacher.org/Print/Literacy/
www.barryfunenglish.com
http://www.makinglearningfun.com/activ.html
http://www.funfonix.com/
http://www.esl-kids.com/worksheets/worksheets.html
http://bogglesworldesl.com/
http://www.lessonplanet.com/

K04 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:24:41 PM »

Here is a great website with worksheets and such that I have been using for my after school classes.
I also have those foam boards with the numbers and alphabet that pop out. the kids love to break up into groups and race to see who can but the alphabet/numbers back in their slots first, just a suggestion.

http://www.first-school.ws/theme/numbers_preschool_printables.htm