People who help us
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People who help us — free English lesson for kids
This friendly and interactive lesson is designed for young beginner ESL learners (Stage 2, ages 8-9). The theme People Who Help Us helps students learn about different community helpers and describe who they are using the affir…
What is inside this lesson
- 1Warm up
- 2Vocabulary
- 3Speaking practice
- 4Grammar Focus
- 5Be a Helper!
- 6Phonics /ar/
- 7Tricky words
- 8Label diagram
- 9Spin the wheel
- 10Image Quiz
- 11Wrap up game
Teacher notes
This friendly and interactive lesson is designed for young beginner ESL learners (Stage 2, ages 8-9). The theme People Who Help Us helps students learn about different community helpers and describe who they are using the affirmative forms of the verb to be (am / is / are).
The lesson combines vocabulary development, grammar practice, phonics focus (/ar/ sound), tricky word recognition, speaking fluency, and movement-based activities. Students progress from recognising helper jobs to confidently forming short, clear sentences.
Activities are highly visual, playful, and suitable for 1:1 lessons or small groups, online or offline. Learning is scaffolded step by step and ends with a fun review game to reinforce key language.
Key vocabulary: doctor, dentist, vet, postman, bus driver, shop assistant, lifeguard, cleaner
Students practise vocabulary through image games, catching words, quizzes, and speaking tasks.
Grammar Focus – Verb “to be” (am / is / are – affirmative)
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