by on 22/02/2018 16455
It may be common occurrence for kids to hear their parents go, “Put your toys away. Take out your books and start revising”. Try envisioning that dread in those poor little souls. Parents do need to realize that play is far more important than they think. Toys and games do not just pose as pure fun. They are also important tools that help children learn, grow and develop. On first thought, parents may only connect play with those little muscles and developing fine motor skills.
What about learning a language such as English or Bahasa Malaysia? Be it trying to learn their first language or pick up a second language, games and fun activities are a vital part of the learning process. When children have fun, learning and perfecting a language becomes effortless. Parents would not even need to yell across the room to remind them to revise and practice anymore. That is bliss. It forges friendships and helps children become more socially confident to boot.
Whether you are a teacher trying to spice up things in the class or a parent trying to support children in learning English, or any new foreign language for that matter, here are a few categorized games to get them started. They do not cost a dime and are all screen-free!
This is only just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to integrating language learning with fun. Words can be conjoined to form songs and nursery rhymes, jokes and riddles, and stories. The sky's the limit here as these games can be adapted to incorporate different languages including Bahasa Malaysia or even French and Spanish, if those tickle your fancy; these games can also be adapted to all age groups and skill levels. Have fun encouraging your students or children to be more eloquent within a fun learning environment!