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 Irnalonso
 
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							| Hello everyone! I �m new here and I think this place is highly useful. I would like to ask for advice.  I �m teaching English to children age 12-13 in Madrid. Last class, the wheather was so pleasant that I took the children to the park. We worked with prepositions of place. I prepared a version of "Simon says" asking then to place themselves between the trees, on a bench, next to a streetlamp... They had a lot of fun and I think they really learnt something about prepositions. My point: I can �t come up with more activities outdoors and they have begged me to repeat the experience.  Can anybody help me? I �m open to all kind of suggestions.  Thanks for you help! Best regards 
 Irene |  15 Apr 2013      
					
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 anitarobi
 
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							| If you wish, try this activity here. It �s a giant board game you actually play outdoors, and you can change the topic to suit what your students like. |  15 Apr 2013     
					
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 Irnalonso
 
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							| Thanks a lot! I �ve just downloaded it and in process or reading but I think it will work very well. I �ll make some little alterations to fit my needs. It �s clear you put a lot of work and imagination in it! 
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 maceman
 
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							| Hello Irnalonso I think you �ll find some ideas here: |  15 Apr 2013     
					
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 isabellep
 
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							| Hi ! I also take my youngest pupils out to play with English. I have flashcards (any subject can do). The pupils line up in front of me. One side is "right", the other is "wrong". I tell them a statement about the flashcard (this is a blue ball) and they have to jump ont the good side. Those who don �t are out... repeat until there is a winner ! 
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 Isa |  15 Apr 2013     
					
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 Irnalonso
 
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							| That �s a very good idea, isabellep. It �s easy and enterntaining. Thank you everybody for your suggestions. You have been really helpful and I have a handful of ideas to prepare my classes.  
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