Kindergarten | ESL Lesson | Teaching in China

Hi, my name is Paul, or Teacher Paul to some. I am currently living and teaching in Shanghai, China. My aim here is to share my experiences and teaching with you. I am by no means a perfect teacher, however, I still hope that my videos can be both interesting and helpful. Thanks for watching.
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[@Teacher_Paul]

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[@mikemac7689]

What is the name of ur first song?

[@Teacher_Paul]

@@mikemac7689 here we go looply loo

[@kimmanal5617]

I'm an elementary teacher, I can feel how tiring it is after every class teaching kids but at the end of the day the learning of the students make me feel happy despite of all the sacrifices ... By the way teacher Paul I really really love watching your demonstration with these children you are such a very good teacher .. how to be you?? Hehehe I tried to teach Grade 1 and they're very much the same with these children .. you handled your children with ease, with a very smooth transition very commendable ...I'll love watching your teaching strategies ..---Kim/PalawanPhilippines

[@safir2241]

You sound like a decent teacher, keep it up!

[@Teacher_Paul]

yeah, teaching is a tiring profession. however there are a lot of perks too it. working with kids can be absolutely amazing at times.

[@JoseMendoza-wu9pg]

They're really intelligent! I really admire this kind of students!

[@Teacher_Paul]

they really are super intelligent.

[@Mile-fj7md]

Thank you for sharing! I love the way your students feel free to enjoy the lesson. That reading activity is super great! 👏👏

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks

[@fatimafatima-zi2bw]

👏Perfect éducator,and perfect way to learning yong students.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@THEJOKEYJOKER]

teaching young students* sorry , i have to hh

[@MirzaBaig-cv6mu]

very good teacher I love this type of teacher who keep the children Happy

[@Teacher_Paul]

yes, keeping the kids happy and engaged is always a top priority of mine

[@gonzalesjayfordc.6228]

Hey Paul! I really enjoyed watching this demonstration. Im studying a new field of teaching right now and its a kindergarten based education. I came across with this dynamic and very flexible advanced class of yours in China and I may say you really are an excellent teacher. Hope to see more of your teaching styles and strategies in your videos. -ESL Teacher in Thailand

[@Teacher_Paul]

thats really nice of you, thank you.

[@danielablanco2806]

an awesome class! this year I'll teach in nursery and elementary school. Your videos are very useful :)

[@Teacher_Paul]

great, glad to hear that. good luck

[@azureskiesx3982]

Thanks, for sharing this! I'm a first time teacher and watching your video has helped a lot

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks for the nice comment.

[@todoTudor]

Good job! Thank you for sharing! I also teach English in Shanghai btw, for elementary levels.

[@Teacher_Paul]

great

[@jessicaangelina4319]

WOW you're amazing Mr Paul. very interesting. I love it

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you.

[@user-nl9tg9qs4g]

Очень интересный урок. А дети в восторге!

[@sudigoes]

You're an awesome teacher Paul!

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you.

[@reemx-vg7wp]

this is amazing that our practicum teacher give us this video to learn from

[@Teacher_Paul]

hope it was useful

[@mikepresly212]

very interesting , exciting and helpful class, it was incredible, i loved it

[@Teacher_Paul]

great, glad it was helpful

[@Med_Sel]

I'm about to embark on this journey and this video helped me a lot . As someone with no experience I was afraid of class manangement but you do it like it's your day job ;). You are an excellent teacher!

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks for the positive feedback. Wish you the best of luck on your journey. I'm sure over time you will learn and figure out your own style. Classroom management is a tough one. I personally give up a little bit of behavioural control in favour of engagement/excited. Each teacher has their own opinions on this, im sure you will figure out yours too.

[@Med_Sel]

@@Teacher_Paul Thanks for your response! Your insights are invaluable as I tackle classroom management. I'll definitely keep your advice in mind as I find my own teaching style. Wishing you all the best!

[@edelmaeesteban43]

You are awesome! I wan't to try your classroom management and I want to learn more on you. Teacher Edel here a kindergarten teacher in Abu Dhabi

[@Teacher_Paul]

great, good luck

[@prof.robsonsouza]

Wow you´re really good , tks for the Demo it helped a lot , God bless you.

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks

[@alexadamson6097]

Paul u've done a great job indeed 😎

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you

[@noestuasunto]

Hello Paul. I really enjoyed your class. You've refreshed my classes. I needed some new songs and ideas. Love the chant. Can you tell me what the kids are throwing that sticks to the white board?

[@Teacher_Paul]

sticky balls

[@nargishpervin39]

woww...great🙌👌👍👏👏

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you

[@jonathanrodrigues135]

Pretty damn fun looking, I teach English in Japan and although my students can speak some pretty damn good English it's so strict a kid standing up is like an absolute sin.

[@Teacher_Paul]

oh didn't know that. maybe its more fun in china haha

[@jonathanrodrigues135]

@@Teacher_Paul That's where I live now haha

[@Teacher_Paul]

@@jonathanrodrigues135 cool man

[@juliemazepova3827]

just awesome )))))

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks

[@darwinponcecano4662]

I'm a teacher in private school and the way you teach it's so fun and energetic po sir. I'm Filipino

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks.

[@ranjitsarkar6975]

Indeed u r a great teacher...! the most important thing to draw attention in to the lesson...👍 👍

[@Teacher_Paul]

agreed. must make it engaging for the students.

[@kiyanriahi]

great video.

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you.

[@bedictaquino2817]

great video sir!

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you

[@kiyanriahi]

Cheers man.

[@salamflaih2255]

Very good

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you

[@duongphat1600]

very creative :)

[@Teacher_Paul]

thanks

[@angiepintov1801]

Great video, thanks for sharing it!

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you

[@ajaykumarksp]

Sweet

[@megawati3221]

So good❤️

[@Teacher_Paul]

thank you so much

[@kiyanriahi]

and do add more additional materials to your classes.

[@henrymcvey6538]

Just found you sir. Excellent stuff. You make it look easy.Its not.

[@Teacher_Paul]

haha yeah its not easy.

[@henrymcvey6538]

@@Teacher_Paul Cheers for the prompt reply😂 Kidding!

[@Teacher_Paul]

@@henrymcvey6538 hahaha

[@kiyanriahi]

what sort of warm up dialogue do you use apart from my name is and age.

[@blairekim3762]

Can u tell me how to do the board game in which u put some cards on the floor n have ss throw the sticky ball? I cant get what u r saying to ss clearly in this video.

[@kellysalvador3595]

Hi Paul, I really liked the game when you invite one student to became a teacher but I am confused in Britain or America the pupils say : good morning, teacher ? I thought the way to say is Miss or Sir. Thank you and I am looking forward to hear from you.

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

Kelly Salvador that's not how it's done there. I realized they use titles.

[@Teacher_Paul]

it depends. theres no rules. whatever works is best

[@michaelgabanit4890]

Awwwe 😀

[@rosmerysalazar5339]

Wau I am surprised the way that you teach and control to the students, this is my first year teaching and is very complicated for me, more for the discipline.Thank yoy for this video now I know that I need more song activities in class like you practice.........please what do you say when you say 1,2,3.......You write the lyrics of the song the practice in the class pleaseeeeeeeee

[@comictime6153]

Rosmery Salazar a

[@Teacher_Paul]

its not easy

[@kiyanriahi]

what is your usual routine with your kindergarten classes.

[@Teacher_Paul]

what you see here haha

[@kiyanriahi]

awesome video mate how can I get in contact with you.

[@charleschedal6754]

ausom well teaching for kids in class room

[@NajmulHasan-or1zt]

may i have your wechat or skype?

[@andrewlaput4245]

Angaleng mo

[@Sarah-nw9sb]

wonder teacher Paul! What 's the song name you n your kids are singing? around...6:40?All I could hear was..luki luki lu? if it doesn' t bother you ,teacher Paul~~hope you to share with one like me...though it sounds...little bit...off key...but sounds soso lovely, your kids seems enjoying it. makes me look back how I did...woooo^^

[@sadeenkaki964]

신양희 i want the name of the song too plz

[@julieprofessional3018]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKi2pnSno8xpY6c Here we go loopty loo". A non-music teacher singing off key is delightful for kids who may or may not want to sing. IF a teacher sounds bad then maybe the little ones won't be as embarrassed trying to sing. At least that's what I tell myself. Who cares if you sing off key as long as you are encouraging in your attempts which then allows for more participation instead of feeling ashamed that one can't sing as good as the teacher.

[@THEJOKEYJOKER]

how big is that flat screen ? is it enough for that classroom

[@sultans6167]

will u plz tell me wts the other poem ?? "here is a duby do??????"

[@ppunk6553]

Hi, great video...you still teaching in China?

[@Teacher_Paul]

yes i am

[@jomsvlog9106]

the phonics sound differently train = ta ra ai na?

[@sayyidatikhamidah7239]

like it

[@peachpeachy13]

What song do you use at 6:00?

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

Nathaporn Suwannathada loopty loo

[@biebiekei3798]

Hello I've bee trying to get a job as a TEFL teacher but all of the schools are asking for Native speakers only, unfortunately I'm a non native speaker (my mother tonge is Spanish) I think if a native speaker give me a recommendation letter, it could help me. Can someone help me with a recommendation letter?

[@kiyanriahi]

how do you rotate your games and activities.

[@Teacher_Paul]

sometimes its hard. you definitely need to spend a little time thinking about new activities. the best way is to watch and learn from other teachers.

[@Sarah-nw9sb]

Oh! may I ask how old they are? around.....7? or so...I guess though..Hmm...very energetic n smart~~^^

[@akireztrella]

Do you think 30 min is enough to teach them?

[@Sharifahfoulkes]

I wish teaching kids was this easy, but hell no some kids are really hard

[@Teacher_Paul]

yes, unfortunately some kids are hard. this was an amazing group

[@janeurraca8294]

whats that little cheer you say to get the kids to raise their hands.

[@Teacher_Paul]

The cheer goes; teacher, teacher, let me try!

[@isaaccarranza6846]

Paul Pemberton How did you teach them that the first time? I think it's great.

[@user-yg8nu1rb6f]

Can you write please what did you say when they play with their hands 😍

[@CNwisdom]

Are you still in China? Which city？

[@mabelen24]

Can you tell me which is the song at 6:12

[@abigailqin6857]

Looby Loo.

[@redouanealg8787]

I hope I get a chance there to teach Kids, I have bachelor‘s degree in English language with experience . Im a non native speaker so I will have a little or no chance

[@Teacher_Paul]

there still may be a chance. you shouldn't give up. just keep applying for jobs. eventually you will find one.

[@redouanealg8787]

@@Teacher_Paul I hope indeed and thanks sir

[@Teacher_Paul]

@@redouanealg8787 good luck

[@jeddymoon3803]

Try Korea too

[@Teacher_Paul]

@@jeddymoon3803 great idea. ive traveled to korea. its a great country. probably a great country to live and work too.

[@teacherdrey6027]

what is the title of the song 5:26? thank you

[@oljanrooney4448]

Looby Loo

[@blissinriots7368]

dont mean to disrespect or anything, but i do want u to b my teacher tho i'm an adult lol, i feel like my teachers back then at high school or even elementary school could not b so much fun as u r

[@user-ht6nd4xb4h]

How long have you been teaching them to let them understand the process

[@Teacher_Paul]

less than a year by this point

[@kiyanriahi]

how do you extend the vocabulary in the classes.

[@Teacher_Paul]

what do you mean?

[@kiyanriahi]

@@Teacher_Paul thank you no longer teach however your video was great at thart time.

[@Teacher_Paul]

@@kiyanriahi okay glad to hear it was useful

[@kiyanriahi]

can I get touch with you ask some questions

[@guesswhoiam1875]

Wow it's in Shanghai 0.0

[@Teacher_Paul]

yes its in shanghai

[@user-rb9ry8kh2u]

Teacher teacher let me.... What?? What do you say when the hand is up??

[@aigerimr2023]

try

[@user-rb9ry8kh2u]

:))

[@ngocanhthan8852]

'Hello Paul. Did you said that 'teacher teacher let me try?'

[@olivermama921]

Ngọc Anh Thân yes it's teacher teacher let me try

[@frizerbee]

11 female teachers... now we know why you there :D .. lovely video thank u teacher Paul

[@mjmarquez8011]

Are you still teaching in China?

[@Teacher_Paul]

no i;m not. but i am still living in china.

[@reemx-vg7wp]

I'm 18 years old and when see this i wish if i was with them to play

[@Teacher_Paul]

haha ok

[@madeehaabdulsattar6581]

Kindly any body tell the name of poem which they sing

[@Teacher_Paul]

here we go looby loo

[@kiyanriahi]

any more Cheers you know apart from teacher teacher let me try or you use only this one.

[@kiyanriahi]

any other ones apart from teacher teacher let me try

[@beckyr2805]

can you try ?yes i can try

[@harinderbhinder5888]

I don't understand the sentence teacher teacher.........?

[@Teacher_Paul]

let me try

[@irinachan-fedorova9864]

When I only started watching the lesson, I thought, what great classroom management. But then there was a miming game where a kid joyfully jumped up to "kill" a snail and then the whole bunch of kids did the same! Unfortunately, Paul the teacher just ignored this. I understand it was a demo lesson and probably educating kids that it's not OK to do something like this to a snail or another animal was not on the plan and therefore sacrificed to the whole "fun" of the lesson, but it was a wonderful and crucial learning opportunity missed for the kids. And I felt really disappointed by how the teacher reacted. When we teach children English, it's really so much more than just English. It's teaching about manners, about tolerance, about respect, about appreciation for nature. I hope people who watch this video will also pay attention to this and do differently. Even a simple "Stop! No, it's not OK." would do for this lesson and later on Paul could extend that through a story where children could see what's right and what's wrong.

[@Monarch816]

You think you are going to teach Chinese people to have respect for animals all of a sudden? That just isn't how it works. The culture is starting to change, but little animals especially are not cared about. You can buy little baby turtles in a water bag here that die in a couple of days. It is seen as good luck. Not only that, teachers aren't supposed to show negativity to the children. Especially kids of this age in the video. They are too young to reason with really. Once you show them negativity you raise the risk of them shutting down and not learning anything else the whole class.

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

PrimePerception exactly! You have to focus on the lesson. This isn't a class to teach them manners, this isn't the only kindergarten class they sit in all day. This is their English class. It's hard enough getting them to stay focus on the lesson.

[@medioporfiao]

What do you mean Chinese people? Most people don't respect animals. They pay for animals to be killed on a daily basis. Considering that (and even what you said), it'd be even better to start teaching children respect for animals at a young age.

[@bigtasty89]

Reading into it a little hard there. What you saw as snail murder was just a hilarious bit of fun on a class-mate with his guard down. If you pointed out the "problem" you would likely have to deal with snail crushing mimic children and manic laughter for the rest of the day.

[@familiyanevajno480]

@@medioporfiao because chinese people eat everything in the earth , beneath the earth and sky moves and flies ,and it is impossible to change their culture .

[@user-rb9ry8kh2u]

Is it ok to use that poster with a naked baby on the wall?? In my opinion it would be better to put underpants on:))) am i right??

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

Наталия Ткачук no. You are probably thinking into it too much. I'm sure they have no idea or care that the baby is naked. Also, it may have been provided by the school

[@jadew4712]

Typical Chinese way, i really don’t think he is a good teacher, Especially when he says teacher teacher let me try!

[@ourlivesquran9549]

This process and delivery is famous here in China. Some teachers ad more spice to it. 1 greet (hello hi) 2 sing (nursery ...) 3 teach (target lg) 4 sing (nursery ...) 5 review (target lg) 6 good bye song That's it.

[@passiiclemency6383]

You are the only person with a bad review/comment. Are you alright?

[@LearnEnglishwithJames.]

You shouldn't be gendering the children like that!

[@akireztrella]

Do you think 30 min is enough to teach them?

[@lutijena]

+Akiire Gregorio It is

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

Akiire Gregorio it is. It could be hard to keep their attention span for too long when they are at that agr