A memorable and creative way for 4th-grade EFL learners to revise numbers from 1 to 20 prior to progressing to higher numbers is to view them in the context of “numbers around us” , which helps EFL learners connect language with real-life experiences.
Instead of memorising or consolidating numbers
in isolation, students notice them in nature (e.g., 7 colours of the rainbow),
in society (e.g., 12 months of the year), and in everyday life (e.g., money,
games, sports). This approach strengthens memory, builds vocabulary, and
encourages learners to use numbers meaningfully in communication. It also
fosters creativity, as students can search for their own examples. Of course
they discuss in groups to exchange ideas and the teacher acts as a facilitator
providing clues/hints when a group gets stuck.
By linking numbers to the
world around them, learners use them naturally and confidently. What’s more,
they realize that numbers aren’t just in books —they’re hiding in rainbows,
calendars, football scores, and even in board games!
Below you can have a look
at two books with the imaginative ideas and creations of 4th-graders.
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