Counting apples 1 to 20 for Elementary ELLs.

 This resource is included in The Fruit and Vegetables level 1 for Elementary ELLS.LINK:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fruit-and-Vegetables-level-1-for-Elementary-ELLS-12275711

Using this resource students will review the recognition of numerals and number words, an essential early math skill. Understanding numbers 1 to 20 prepares students for more advanced skills like addition, subtraction, and skip counting.

These flashcards are especially effective because they combine math skills with language development.

Students can use full sentences like "There are ten apples" or "I see five apples," supporting sentence structure, pronunciation, and fluency.

How Many Apples? Game

Hold up a flashcard and ask, “How many apples are in the basket?”

Students: There are thirteen!

Let students sort the flashcards in order from 1 to 20—or backwards!

Apple Basket Bingo. Play using the small cards.  Give each student a bingo board worksheet. There are 4 boards. They can write 5 numbers on each one.

Teacher: Let’s play with board 1.

Call out numbers using the small cards. If they have that number of apples on a card, they cover it. The boards can be used several times.  This is a game will a focus on listening and number identification.

Worksheets are useful for repetition through written tasks helps students remember number words and symbols.

This is a read and color worksheet. Students count the apples in a basket and color the correct number. There is a cut out numeral worksheet to glue on each basket.

Match the correct numeral to the number word.  Draw a line.

Write the number words worksheets.

A set of worksheets. First, dictate the color of each numbered apple. Then, students will complete the color of each apple.

Number words appear in many subjects—math problems, science instructions, classroom directions—so mastering them improves academic success across the board.

Count and Match Game

Spread out numeral cards (1–20) and have students match them to the correct basket of apples.

Print three sets—one with numbers (1–20), one with apple baskets, one with words. Students take turns finding a match. This will focus on number recognition and matching quantities.

The board game is great for early finishers, math centers, or small group work.  It comes with 4 paths to choose from. Prepare the apple game markers. Players take turns rolling the die and moving their marker the correct number of spaces along their path. When landing on a space, the player says the number word out loud (e.g., “Seventeen!”). The first player to reach the end of their path is the winner.

A 3-wheel template that matches the quantity of apples, the numeral, and the number word is a highly interactive tool that supports visual, tactile, and linguistic learning. It will strengthen Number-Word Recognition by connecting numerals (e.g., “8”) with number words (“eight”) and visual quantities. 

Cut out the three circular wheels. Layer the wheels in order.  Fasten them together in the center using a brass fastener.

Students will spin the wheels to mix and match until all three parts show the correct match. Say the full match out loud: “I see six apples. The number is 6. The word is six.”

This resource is also available individually here:   https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counting-Apples-1-to-20-ESL-Number-Words-Numerals-Quantity-Activities-for-13444531

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“Boost Language Skills with Board Games: Fun & Effective ESL Activities”

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Find a variety of themed board games perfect for practicing vocabulary, sentence structures, speaking, and listening skills—all while playing!

Board games give students a chance to hear, use, and repeat key vocabulary and sentence structures in a natural, purposeful way. Whether they're counting spaces, asking questions, or making choices, students are communicating with a clear purpose.

Most of the games includes:

Color coded Question Cards with the color of the spot landed on, that students must answer a question correctly to take their turn and advance. The question cards provide purposeful language practice.

Color coded Tokens to reward points to students who answer questions correctly. These can be used to keep track of points.

Markers (player pieces) that students use to move along the board path. Just cut and fold and glue on the upper part of each one.

Parents can participate in their child's learning by playing the game and supporting language development. Send the PLAYGROUND BOARD GAME home.

Achieving goals within the FRUIT AND VEGETABLE board game, such as reaching the finish line or earning points, reinforces students' learning progress.

BIRTHDAY UNIT board game can be adapted to suit different learning levels or individual student needs, allowing for differentiation in instruction.

Teachers can observe students during games to assess vocabulary, PRESENT CONTINUOUS grammar, and communication skills.

Students interact with their peers during gameplay, promoting social interaction and collaboration during the FURNITURE BOARD GAME.

This board game for the Grammar: CAN, involves strategic thinking and problem-solving. Students need to plan their moves, make decisions, and adapt their strategies during the game, fostering critical thinking skills.

Board games create situations where students use CLOTHES UNIT language in context.

Players practice descriptive language skills as they describe the ZOO animals they encounter on the game board.

The objective of the game is to navigate through the various spaces on the game board, learning and practicing vocabulary related to different PARTS OF THE BODY.

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Fruit and Veggies Prepositions for Elementary ELLs.

 This resource for any English teacher Assistant is included in The Fruit and Vegetables level 1 for Elementary ELLS. LINK: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fruit-and-Vegetables-level-1-for-Elementary-ELLS-12275711

This resource provides a clear and engaging visual aid to help young English language learners grasp spatial concepts. It also supports multiple learning styles—students can listen, observe, manipulate cutouts, and even act out prepositions, making learning more interactive and memorable. Additionally, it encourages sentence-building and oral language development, reinforcing both vocabulary and grammar in a fun and meaningful way.

Lay out the Prepositions flashcards and have students write sentences that describe the apple’s location.

Say a preposition sentence (e.g., "The apple is next to the tree"), and students find and point to the correct flashcard.

Practice the positional words by printing the small cards provided and place them on the pocket charts and ask the question: Where is the apple?

Students: It’s in front of the tree.

The worksheets allow students to apply what they’ve learned at their own pace, building confidence in using prepositions.

Use this worksheet as a Pictionary to reference at any time. Students can cut the cards and write a sentence for each one.

Print and assemble the die. Have the students color the card as they throw the die and see where it landed.

Give students the printable tree and apples and have them place the apple in the position that matches the die. Then, they can draw that apple on the worksheet and if possible, write sentences on their notebooks.

Have students match puzzle pieces with images of the apple’s location and corresponding preposition words to form correct sentences. Helps students make direct connections between images and words.

Students can cut and glue pieces onto a poster board to reinforce learning and decorate the classroom.

Students roll a die, move their piece on the board game, and describe the apple’s position based on the spot they land on. Helps students practice forming complete sentences in a natural setting.

This resource is also available separately or in a bundle, here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Prepositions-Bundle-Hands-On-ESL-Activities-for-Elementary-ELLs-13387265

 

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