One of my favourite ways of "teaching" the English language is through classic fairy tales as the benefits are various. More specifically:

• Fairy tales improve children's vocabulary and comprehension, introducing students to authentic, descriptive language
• Cultivate their imagination and creativity
• Help them explore and process different feelings such as fear, anxiety, joy, anger, etc.
• Develop their problem-solving skills and help them analyse the consequences of their actions
• Teach values and moral lessons in a safe, structured way.

The fairy tales are usually presented through carefully selected flashcards accompanied with a suitable description of simple words and phrases that students can understand and absorb. After narrating the story twice in a lively and interactive way, students are asked to do various tasks with the cards such as: put them in the correct order, choose the one I describe in a mixed order, complete the mising word orally, etc. We can also play other relevant games, as well as digital ones, watch the video-story and work on varied worksheets depending on the learning objectives of the lesson.

One thing is for sure: fairy tales are always enganging, entertaining and fun to work with!

Some of the tales I've tried teaching in class are the following and children truly enjoyed them!

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

 

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE