Workshop on ESL Activities

What is the core philosophy of the new ESL 2025–2026 curriculum?

• Memorization and repetition

• Learning through music and action

• Grammar-focused instruction

• Screen-based interaction

In one word, what do you think toddlers need most when learning a new language?

The first step in unpacking a learning standard is to identify the main (a)   .

Give one observable behavior that shows a child is interested in a story.

Match the step with the action:

• Define observable proof of learning

• Identify keywords

• Situate the learning in an activity

• Write child-friendly version

• Find the action word

• Success Criteria

• Translate into everyday, simple language

• Add context

What is the purpose of a Success Criteria (SC)?

• It tells us what to teach

• It identifies a student’s name

• It helps us see if learning has happened

• It describes the classroom environment

What does SMART stand for in writing Success Criteria?

Asking a 1-year-old to sit still for 10 minutes during a grammar lesson is DAP.

• True

• False

You want toddlers to learn the word “banana.” Which is the most DAP strategy?

• Say “banana” five times while showing a flashcard

• Let children peel and eat real bananas

• Hand them worksheets to trace “banana”

• Ask them to memorize a banana poem silently

Share your group’s example: → 1 Learning Outcome → 1 Success Criterion (based on SMART)