Toolkit Slides TEACHING TOOLKIT
Essential Skills for Elementary EFL Teachers
Who are our learners?
Characteristics
High energy, low attention span
Learn through play and discovery
High imagination, low abstraction
Teacher Role
The "Entertainer" & Facilitator
Constant Model for Pronunciation
The Safe Space Creator
The Power of TPR
Young learners connect language to physical movement. If they move, they remember.
01
Model the action without speaking first.
02
Add the target word or phrase.
03
Students mimic both action and sound.
Try it!
"Pick up the pencil"
"Touch your nose"
"Walk to the door"
Scaffolding: PPP Model
Presentation
Introduce the new language clearly using visuals, realia, or gestures.
Teacher speaks: 75%
Practice
Guided activities, chants, or choral repetition to build confidence.
Teacher speaks: 50%
Production
Free use of language in games, role-plays, or creative tasks.
Teacher speaks: 10%
Quick Transition Games
1 Simon Says
Excellent for listening practice and physical management. Use it to settle energy levels.
2 The Telephone Game
Whispering target vocabulary down a line. High engagement, quiet atmosphere.
3 Flashcard Freeze
Dance while music plays; when it stops, show a card and students must name it.
4 Air Writing
Write a word in the air with big arm movements. Class guesses the word.
Ready to Teach?
Remember: The best elementary lessons are visual, active, and routine-driven.
Plan it
Model it
Play it
Classroom Talk Cheat Sheet Classroom Talk Cheat Sheet
Essential Phrases for the Elementary EFL Classroom
Starting the Lesson
"Good morning! How are you?"
"Is everyone here today?"
"Let's check our plan for today."
Giving Instructions
Get Attention
"Eyes on me! One, two, three... look at me!"
Commands
"Listen and repeat. Point to the picture."
Check Understanding
"Is it clear? Thumb up or down."
"Can you show me what to do?"
Game Management
"Make a circle / Line up."
"It's your turn. Who's next?"
"One point for Team A!"
Praise
"Super Star!"
"Much better!"
"Good effort!"
"Nice try!"
Ending the Lesson
"Tidy up time! Put things away."
"Goodbye! See you next time."
Critical Teaching Tip
Always use Gestures. In an EFL classroom, your physical modeling must lead your verbal instructions. Point, mime, and use facial expressions!
Lesson Blueprint Worksheet Lesson Blueprint
Elementary EFL Planning
Teacher:
Topic:
Target Language
Materials
1. Presentation (Modeling)
5-10 MINS
2. Practice (Controlled)
15-20 MINS
3. Production (Free Use)
10-15 MINS
Management Strategy
Checklist
Does your plan use visuals, movement, and clear modeling?
Game Creator Activity Sheet Game Creator
Designing EFL Fun
Game Name
Target Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
Setup Time
Fast
Med
Long
Items Needed
01 Objective
How do students win?
02 Language Integration
How do they use English during play?
03 Steps to Play
Step A
Step B
Step C
Step D
Complexity Check
If it takes more than 2 minutes to explain, it's too complex. Use pictures, gestures, and demo rounds!
Bootcamp Facilitator Guide Teacher Training Resource Module 01
BOOTCAMP GUIDE
Facilitating the Elementary EFL Workshop
At a Glance
90 - 120 Minutes
Pre-Service Teachers
4 Core Handouts
Pre-Workshop
Ensure all students have a physical copy of the Classroom Talk Cheat Sheet.
Workshop Flow
01
Foundation (20m)
Present Toolkit Slides . Model TPR with a game immediately to set a high-energy tone.
02
Teacher Voice (15m)
Use Classroom Talk Cheat Sheet . Role-play and focus on non-verbal modeling.
03
Planning (30m)
Use Lesson Blueprint . Students draft a micro-teaching segment for a specific topic.
04
Design Lab (30m)
Pairs create one active game using Game Creator Sheet . Present and demo quickly.
Facilitator Pro-Tips
Model Everything
Teach the workshop using the very techniques you explain. Show, don't just tell.
Focus on Routines
Emphasize "Attention Getters". New teachers often struggle with volume during games.
Error Correction
Contrast Practice phase vs Production phase correction to build student confidence.
Keep it Concrete
Ask students: "Explain this to a 7-year-old." If it takes too many words, simplify it.
Facilitator Notes
Module 01: Elementary EFL Essentials — Facilitator Observations & Peer Feedback
