English Exercises for Preschool: STOP Doing This!

 I used to make this one huge mistake in my ESL preschool classes—and once I fixed it, everything changed. Let me save you the struggle!

Teaching ESL to preschoolers can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. If your young learners seem distracted, frustrated, or unengaged, you might be making some common mistakes without even realizing it. Here are the top things to STOP doing—and what to do instead—to make your preschool English exercises more effective and enjoyable.

1. STOP Using Too Much Teacher Talk

Preschoolers, especially those learning a new language, have short attention spans. If you’re spending too much time explaining activities, they will quickly lose interest.

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