Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning
Episodes
The Power of We: Understanding peer scaffolding and collaborative learning
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful teaching resource in your classroom wasn't you—but the students themselves? In this episode of "...
The Delicate Dance of Fading: When to step back so they can step up.
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textYou've built the scaffolds. You've supported their every step. Now comes the hardest part: letting go. In this pivotal episode of...
The Gift of Error: Understanding Interlanguage and Responding with Purpose
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if a student's mistake wasn't a failure, but a window into their developing brain? In this enlightening episode of "The...
The power of scaffolding: Knowing when to hold on and when to let go
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat is the perfect amount of help to give a struggling student? How do we support them without doing the work for them? In this crucial...
The grammar of movement: Teaching language through action.
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTotal Physical Response (TPR) is so much more than "Simon Says." In this episode of "The Mindful Facilitator," we ex...
The Observant Teacher: Formative Assessment as your superpower.
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Season 2 of "Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning"! This season, we're shifting our focus to yo...
A year of insight - 2026 Teaching Resolutions
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs we close a remarkable year of discovery, join Paola Pando for a special reflective finale. This is not a typical episode; it’s a ce...
Grammar Unboxed: Teaching structure through meaning to Young Learners.
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs teaching grammar to children about rules or patterns? In this transformative episode, we dismantle the traditional approach and rebui...
The Playful Lexicon: Using games to build deep, lasting vocabulary.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre vocabulary lists leaving your students bored and forgetful? What if play was the most serious teaching strategy you could use? In Ep...
Cracking the code with joy: Embedding phonics in meaningful practice
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we transform essential phonics instruction from a rote exercise into a joyful, integral part of a dynamic language classroom? In Episode 15 of...
Beyond the ABCs - Differentiated Phonics for Powerful EFL Literacy
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is teaching phonics to English language learners just about repeating sounds? What if a one-size-fits-all approach is actually holding your students b...
Ten Timeless Principles for Teaching English to Young Learners
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the foundational, non-negotiable principles that every teacher of young learners needs to know? After exploring specific strategies from stor...
The Power of Stations: Creating dynamic language centers for differentiated learning.
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a sustainable way to move beyond whole-class instruction and truly meet the diverse needs of every student in your classroom? In t...
The Playful Classroom: Why games are a power tool for vocabulary building
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to transform vocabulary lessons from tedious memorization to joyful, effective learning experiences? In this energizing episode of Teaching Engl...
The great debate: Teaching rules vs. Letting kids discover the language
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should we explicitly teach grammar rules to children, or should we let them discover patterns naturally through context and experience? This fundament...
Designing for All: How UDL transforms your ESL classroom.
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could plan your lessons to reach every learner from the very start—without last-minute adjustments or feeling stretched thin? Imagine a ...
Reaching every learner: Practical strategies for mixed-ability classrooms.
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself teaching to the "middle" of your class, leaving both advanced learners bored and beginners behind? You're not alon...
The rhythm of learning: Why music is a powerful tool for young English brains.
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to make English vocabulary and phrases stick in your students' minds like their favorite song? In this energizing episode of Teaching Engli...
The ultimate guide to choosing & using storybooks in ELT for kids
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know storytelling is powerful for language acquisition. But with so many children's books available, how can you be sure you're picking ...
The Storytelling Brain: How reading aloud unlocks language acquisition
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one of the oldest, most joyful activities you do with your students is also the most scientifically powerful method for language learning?In t...
The power of play: How games build real language skills
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of students who know vocabulary but freeze when it's time to speak? You've drilled the words, but true confident communication...
The child’s brain and Language Learning
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why children can pick up a second language with such astonishing ease while adults often struggle? It’s not magic—it’s neuroscienc...
How children learn a second language (Part 1)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the foundational theories of learning that help us understand how children acquire a second language. From Behaviorism’s...
Why is Teaching English to Kids So Hard?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by fidgeting students and failed lesson plans? You're not alone. In this very first episode of "Teaching English to Kids...