Please, Don't Put Grammar in English for Kids!

Since I join at http://www.bosowabinainsani.sch.id/, I try not to share grammar in English lesson for kids. 

Why?

Kids especially grade 1, 2, 3 they have base language or mother tongue is bahasa Indonesia. As a first language too, they are still making the good one while they should face a new language or second language namely English. What is matter if they have no good basic while they should learn the others like English. So that as a teacher, I try to put away the grammar and they are still learning with fun.

 

I just make them happy at first and give simple rule if they don't know yet.

For instance:

If a pupil doesn't know the strange word yet, please do what teacher has said.

"How do you say "tidur" in English?"

or

"How do you say "sleep" in Bahasa?"

 

By drilling and try to practice with their classmate at the class everyday, English is easy for them and they feel happy afterthat.

And there are many advantages too for teacher. As a teacher, they will improve their own and new vocabulary because often practice with their kids.

 

In the end of simple article, please don't put grammar in Engliish for Kids!

 

Thank you

 

Fahmi Awaludin