The class time directly after the morning break is good learning time, a good time for the teacher to introduce difficult parts of the program. The last half hour before lunch, however, is a tired, very low energy time, a time when ESL classroom games can help continue student learning.

Children living in a non-English speaking environment learn about their own culture. Their everyday lives tell them little about other parts of the world, as they are kept busy adjusting to the expectations of their own communities. ESL stories add a new dimension to their lives.

When ESL kids arrive in the classroom it may be the first class of the day so they will be fresh and ready to attend. That's the best time for teaching ESL to children. There are other times of the day, such as the time before lunch or the latter part of the afternoon when they are tired and their energy level is low. These periods of the day are always a challenge teaching ESL to children.

Instruction in English often does not offer the student the opportunity to speak and converse in English. Many students can read and write English, but have real problems when it comes to holding a conversation. To overcome this, constant practice in listening and speaking will soon give the student confidence to speak easily and fluently.