TeachingEnglish: Creative resources for primary

Welcome to 'Creative resources for primary'

How will the course help you?

Inspire your primary learners by learning how to make high-quality resources out of creative and sustainable teaching materials. Develop your learners’ language and oral skills through effective use of resources such as flashcards, big books, and puppets.

What does the course include?

Creative resources for primary is a free self-study training course, which is divided into three hour modules. It also includes:

• A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative ideas for you to try out.
• Engaging discussions taking place in the Facebook community
• A free workbook with extra learning content and resources.

What will you learn?

Module 1: Understanding flashcards for primary

The aim of this module is to demonstrate how flashcards can be made from recyclable materials. You'll have the chance to practise simple drawing techniques, and also have the opportunity to create flashcards and plan how to use them in your classes.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

-recognise the value of flashcards as a resource
-prepare quality flashcards from recyclable materials
-produce simple drawings
-use flashcards effectively to review and practise language.

Module 2: Understanding picture books for primary

The aim of this module is to demonstrate the value of using picture books as a lower primary classroom resource and how they can be made from recycled materials. The module also looks at making zigzag books with learners and demonstrates how these can be used to develop language skills. Finally, throughout the module, you'll look at a variety of storytelling techniques you can use in the classroom.

By the end of this module you'll be able to:

-explain the value of big books as a resource
-identify a variety of storytelling techniques to introduce and practise language
-incorporate more storytelling techniques into your lessons
-make and use a 'big book' for your learners
-show your learners how to make a zigzag book
-use more storytelling techniques to practise language.

Module 3: Understanding puppets and masks for primary

The aim of this module is to show how recyclable household and natural items can be used for making classroom resources such as puppets and masks. The advantages of using these resources are discussed, as well as activities to use with them which develop learners' oral skills.

By the end of the module, you'll be able to:

-describe the benefits of using puppets and masks in the primary classroom
-make masks and puppets using recyclable household materials
-show your learners how to make puppets and masks
-use puppets and masks to develop learners' oral skills 

When is the course?

Enrolment for 'Creative resources for primary' is now closed. Sign up to the free newsletter to keep up to date on when our courses open.

How much does the course cost?

The course is free.

How can you get a certificate?

You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all self-study modules.

What level of English do you need?

Minimum CEFR B1

What can you do now?

If you're interested in learning more about creative resources for primary, you can:

• Get teaching ideas from our Courses for teachers Facebook community.
• Access learning content related to our courses on Facebook (Facebook account required).
• Access teaching resources on the TeachingEnglish website
• Download the free course workbook.