Oxford Basics for Children Vocabulary Activities

Oxford Basics for Children is a series for teachers of young learners which provides adaptable teaching ideas in an easy-to-follow format.

Each unit gives details of a lesson or activity including the language point, preparation, and step-by-step guidelines for each stage. The series can be adapted to any teaching and learning environment and is especially suited to situations where access to resources is limited. The series is aimed at teachers who are new to ELT or who are looking for new, creative ways of teaching with limited resources.

Vocabulary Activities

A selection of twenty-five ready-to-use activities for vocabulary work with children from 4 to 12 years of age. Each unit gives clear and accessible details of how to prepare, organize, and teach a lesson including examples of teacher language in the classroom. Taking into account the most effective ways in which children learn, the activities are designed to encourage the recall and recycling of vocabulary.