This
resource (Face Unit + Numbers 1–20 — Flashcards, Activities & Lesson Ideas for Elementary ELL) is also included here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-120-and-Describing-Hair-ESL-Flashcards-Games-and-Worksheets-for-ELLs-13578003
Young Learners better
retain language when words are used in context rather than isolation.
Repetition is key for ELLs, and integrating numbers with the face unit allows
for natural repetition of both sets of vocabulary through games and activities making your lessons more engaging.
The
children with a number flashcards integrate Multiple Vocabulary
Areas. Students learn and review both
numbers (1–20) and descriptive face vocabulary (e.g., curly, short, brown
hair).
Face Speaking Practice with the flashcards. It
can promote sentence building: “The boy with 10 has short, curly, black hair.”

Sorting by hair color. Describing
people on the cards encourages oral production. Have the students sort the
flashcards by hair color. Ready for starter / Beginner – kindergarten to grade 2.
Teacher: Who has
blond hair?
Students: Number 8
and 15 have blond hair.

Another
sorting activity is according to the hair length: long or short.
Children
see diverse appearances represented, which builds self-esteem and social-emotional
learning. This time students can sort the hair into curly and straight, perfect for large class.
Students: Number 5
has straight hair. Number 13 has curly hair.
The
small cards are the perfect size for hands-on activities, individual use,
or small group games and mixed levels. After printing, cut cards and store in labeled envelopes or zip bags.
The same sorting activities can be done in on their
tables. They can write their own sorting criteria. Great for working on Classification, Counting, Data skills.
Just like this:
If you have the small cards from the resource, use them to sort by hair color.
Sentence
Building Activities can be done as they sort the cards.
Students: Number 17 has
long hair. Number 14 has short hair.
take a look as it can be used for number recognition !
The
small cards are used as an easy to repeat practice with more sorting, such as curly
and straight.
open the video!
Writing task. Practicing
same vocabulary using different adjectives at the same time: Number 18 has short,
straight and brown hair.
a video!
Worksheets
help reinforce the numbers vocabulary, it can be matching the numeral to the
word or just write the teen number words.
The
worksheets provide structured repetition, which is essential for language
retention. This is a read and color practice. Focus:
Listening or reading comprehension
ELLs
gain confidence when they can complete tasks on their own, even simple
ones. This is the face labeling review.
Worksheets
engage students in reading and writing sentences.
Teachers
can use worksheets to check understanding of vocabulary and concepts taught.
Students
cut out the picture and glue them on the correct section of the sorting
worksheets. There is also long and short.
Board
games create a low-pressure environment for
practicing English. Students use target vocabulary and sentence structures repeatedly
while having fun: “This is number 15. She has long, straight blond
hair.”
Play
Guess Who? Using the mats.
Player 1 picks a number from the mat.
Player 2 has to guess which card it is: Is it a girl?
Player 1: Yes, it is.
Player 2: Does she have long or short hair?
Player 1: Long hair.
Player 2: Is the hair brown and long?
Player 1: yes, it is.
Player 2: Is it Number 19?
Player 1: yes, it is.

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