Introducing family members through finger puppets and a cheerful song always brings joy to our classroom. Drawing on a tried-and-true practice from previous years, I prepared printed puppets for each child. They cut them out—either on their own or with a friend’s help—then coloured them and tucked them into their puppet bags, ready to bring to every lesson.
We begin each lesson with our familiar tune, which not only helps the children remember the names of our characters, but also gives them a chance to practise a simple dialogue: 'How are you?' followed by 'I’m fine, thank you. And how are you?'
It’s a fun way to practise English and feel good about speaking.
