Children at my classroom like to learn English while playing or having fun activities. They are exactly absolute beginners, mean that they have poor knowledge about English. That is why, I prefer to use real objects (realia) when we are learning English vocabulary. Here, I would like to share some activities that I have done at my own class using real objects. Outside there, you may do the same, but I think the condition is not always the same.
1. Circle Word
In this activity, students usually practice how to pronounce the words in English and drill the words as well. Students sit in a circle, then teacher passes a real object (e.g spoon) to the first student. Teacher says the word 'spoon', and she/he repeats the word 'spoon'. After that, the first student passes the object to the student sitting next to her/him and says 'spoon'. The second student repeats the word and passes the object to the third. So, it goes on until the last student. If you have finished for the first real object, you can continue for the next real objects.
2. Circle Sentence
This activity is the same as the circle word, but students, here, will practice how to pronounce a sentence to drill vocabulary. Teacher, for example, says a sentence 'it is a spoon', then the first students have to repeat the sentence and passes the object to the next students while saying a sentence.
3. Repeat and Spell
Teacher puts the paper of 'SPELL PLEASE' and 'REPEAT PLEASE' on the wall. First teacher asks students to practice word pronunciation, such as spoon, plate, glass, and fork. When teacher points to 'REPEAT PLEASE', they have to repeat the word pronunciation, then, if teacher points to the 'SPELL PLEASE', they have to spell the word. Student who can correctly repeat and spell will have a score.
4. What is in the box?
For students of 7-8 years old, guessing game is very favorite activity. Teacher puts some real objects in a big box. Teacher, then, asks a student to come forward and takes an object out and asks 'what is it?', other students who can name it correctly will get a score. Student coming forward can take in turn.
5. Drawing
Children like drawing and coloring so much. Teacher prepares a sheet of blank paper for each child. Then, teacher asks them to draw and color four or five real objects they chosen without label underneath. If they have finished, they exchange their picture each other and others have to label what pictures they are. Student with correct answers will get a score.
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