There was 1 workshop on July 6th;
Helping Children Learn to Read
From recognizing English sounds to reading words
The joy of reading is much greater than a teacher might think. Reading
books or even simple words motivates children a lot.
Reading picture books also gives children chances to see or
virtually experience how lives are in other cultures.
Children in Japan rarely have opportunities to use their
English outside class. Giving children opportunities to
read books aloud is one of the things EFL teachers can
offer them to use what they have learned in class.
In this workshop the participants will be asked to actively
experience various literacy awareness activities.
Activities will include card games, board games and other
easy to prepare activities that help children recognize
sound and letter connection and read simple words.
Informal observation on classes where children have learned to read without using any phonics workbooks but by playing games will be also discussed.