
How Favourite Characters Can Foster a Love of Reading
Mon Jun 21We all know reading can sometimes be tricky! That’s why using well-loved characters can help relieve the fear factor while adding a little fun, too. Here are a few tips and tricks that use familiar faces to kick-start everyday reading.

Using Reward Charts to Build Confidence When Reading
Wed May 26Using reward charts while reading is a great way to help foster a reader’s sense of accomplishment and confidence. Here are some easy ways you can use them to motivate children on their reading journey.

Celebrate World Environment Day 2021
Wed May 26World Environment Day is a fantastic opportunity to devote time and effort to important environmental issues. Here’s how to celebrate on the 5th of June with your young English language learners using activities from Ladybird Readers BBC Earth books.

8 Fun Ladybird Readers Activity Ideas for School or Home
Thu May 21We know that entertaining children with little attention spans is not always easy! These activity ideas can be used to banish boredom while engaging children in both literacy and storytelling.

The Importance of Fairy Tales in the EFL Classroom
Tue Jan 21ELT specialist Vanessa Reis Esteves argues the benefits of teaching fairy tales in a classroom setting, to develop children’s emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking skills.

How to Inspire Children to Read Regularly
Thu Jun 13Teacher and ELT consultant Vanessa Reis Esteves reflects on her experiences of getting children to read in the classroom, and details some easy ways you can make them embrace books on a regular basis.

5 Activities to Celebrate International Day of Families
Tue May 7Celebrate this special day in your classroom with our range of hands-on activities that will show learners how wonderful their families are.

4 Activities to Teach about Transportation
Thu Mar 14Planes, trains and automobiles are fun subjects to bring into the classroom environment to excite young learners. Here are four easy activities to fascinate little transport fans.

5 Classroom Activities that Explore World Wildlife Day
Thu Feb 21These captivating classroom activities will help you explore the wonders of wildlife with pupils while enhancing their English-language learning experience.