Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Carol Read Carol Read Homepage ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.carolread.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.carolread.com/blog-2/) - [Intensive teacher education course for primary language teachers](https://www.carolread.com/intensive-teacher-education-course-for-primary-language-teachers/) - This is an example of an intensive teacher education course for primary language teachers. - [Scaffolding children’s talk and learning](https://www.carolread.com/scaffolding-childrens-talk-and-learning/) - This workshop aims to explore the metaphor of scaffolding in relation to children learning a foreign language at school. Through examining classroom talk and social interaction arising from stories, songs, games and real content, we will consider multiple ways to support – or scaffold – children’s learning from initial, spontaneous responses (often in L1) to - [Content, Culture and Multiple Intelligences](https://www.carolread.com/content-culture-and-multiple-intelligences/) - This session explores how the integration of content and culture can provide wonderful opportunities for developing multiple intelligences and enhancing young children’s language skills in a range of diverse and appealing ways. Through the use of real content, which builds on children’s knowledge of the world, and elements adopted from traditions of children’s culture, such - [Action and drama games in children’s language learning](https://www.carolread.com/action-and-drama-games-in-childrens-language/) - Action and drama games appeal to children’s natural playfulness and provide wonderful opportunities for developing listening and speaking skills, as well as building up confidence and self-esteem. This session will explore the relationship between games and drama and suggest a wide range of ideas for practical activities which lead to concrete learning outcomes, and which - [Control or chaos? Managing classes of primary children in a positive way](https://www.carolread.com/control-or-chaos-managing-classes-of-primary-children-in-a-positive-way/) - One of the hardest things in primary language teaching is to give lively, enjoyable lessons and at the same time ensure that children behave in an acceptable way. In this session, we will explore a range of practical strategies and techniques for managing classes of primary children in a positive and effective way. [wpdm_file id=3] ## Pages - [Home](https://www.carolread.com/) - Carol Read has, for over 30 years dedicated to helping teachers and children reach their full potential in teaching and learning a foreign language. - [101 Tips for Teaching Primary Children](https://www.carolread.com/publications/101-tips/) - Methodological tips and practical ideas to help you develop your skills and confidence when teaching primary learners. Click here to read a review of 101 Tips. “Carol Read’s 101 Tips should be in every primary language teacher’s library. A wealth of practical ideas informed by sound principles and early language learning developments. A must-read - [Teaching & Learning English in the Early Years](https://www.carolread.com/publications/teaching-learning-english-in-the-early-years/) - All you need to know to be the best teacher possible A lively, varied A-Z compendium of how to teach English to very young children between the ages of 3-6. Click here to watch a six-part interview with Carol about the book. “Read gives us a clear insight into what teaching the whole child - [Something is stuck in my tummy](https://www.carolread.com/publications/something-is-stuck-in-my-tummy/) - A picturebook for young children about protecting the environment - [Book Chapters and Articles](https://www.carolread.com/publications/book-chapters-and-articles/) - Book chapters ‘Creating a Model for Intercultural Competence in Early Years and Primary ELT’ Innovative Practices in Early English Language Education Ed Valente D & Xerri D, Palgrave Macmillan, 2022 ‘Developing children’s understanding of the Global Goals’ in Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom Ed Maley A & Peachey N, British Council, - [The Moon Is In The River - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-moon-is-inthe-river/) - The moon is the river story video by Carol Read an Award-winning author, international conference speaker, teacher trainer and educational consultant. - [Contact me](https://www.carolread.com/contact/) - [Mimi’s Wheel](https://www.carolread.com/publications/mimis-wheel/) - A three-level, pre-primary course designed to give teachers all the tools they need to teach young children successfully. The materials include engaging, animated stories and songs featuring the adorable meerkat family as well as videos with real children. Mimi’s Wheel is available in Plus and Standard editions to suit the amount of time available and - [Teaching ideas for pre-primary and primary classes](https://www.carolread.com/resources/) - Here is a sample of practical teaching ideas, activities and games for immediate use with early years and primary children. Click on the envelopes to download a PDF of each one. Games and activities to use with flash cards Games and activities to use with picture cards Games and activities to use with posters Games - [Video List](https://www.carolread.com/video-list/) - Talks and Workshops 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British Council, Malaysia. Workshop ‘The secret of working with children’ delivered for British Council, Warsaw, Poland. 1:11:38Workshop ‘The magic of - [Videos List](https://www.carolread.com/videos-list/) - Talks and Workshops 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British Council, Malaysia. Workshop ‘The secret of working with children’ delivered for British Council, Warsaw, Poland. 1:11:38Workshop ‘The magic of - [500 Activities](https://www.carolread.com/publications/500-activities/) - At Buckingham Palace receiving the Award 500 Activities for the Primary Classroom Highly commended in the ESU Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards in 2007, 500 Activities has become a classic compendium of immediate ideas and solutions for teachers of pre-primary, primary and early secondary children. “This rich compendium of activities will surely - [Robby Rabbit](https://www.carolread.com/publications/robby-rabbit/) - A classic pre-primary course with loveable characters that offers a gentle approach for very young children with no prior knowledge of English. Level 1 Level 2 Click here to find out more about Robby Rabbit - [Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014](https://www.carolread.com/harrogate-welcome-reception/) - Other Videos 13:01Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015. 06:58‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group 4:41Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. 11:17Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain. 10:41Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. - [Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014](https://www.carolread.com/harrogate-conference-opening/) - Other Videos 13:01Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015. 06:58‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group 4:41Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. 11:17Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain. 10:41Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. - [‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group](https://www.carolread.com/creativity-with-children-the-c-group/) - Other Videos 13:01Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015. 06:58‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group 4:41Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. 11:17Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain. 10:41Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. - [Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015](https://www.carolread.com/opening-the-iatefl-annual-international-conference-manchester-2015/) - Other Videos 13:01Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015. 06:58‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group 4:41Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. 11:17Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain. 10:41Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. - [Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain](https://www.carolread.com/ideas-for-using-flashcards/) - Other Videos 13:01Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015. 06:58‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group 4:41Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. 11:17Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain. 10:41Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. - [Open Plenary 'How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020](https://www.carolread.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-as-a-language-teacher/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Workshop 'The magic of story time' delivered for Macmillan Education, Warsaw, Poland.](https://www.carolread.com/magic-of-story-time-poland/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Fantasy and reality in the early years. Webinar for Macmillan Education Advanced Learning Academic Programme, February 2021](https://www.carolread.com/fantasy-and-reality-in-the-early-years/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021](https://www.carolread.com/developing-intercultural-competence-with-children-video/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Paths to literacy in early language learning. IATEFL Conference 2021](https://www.carolread.com/paths-to-literacy-in-early-language-learning/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Panel Discussion ELTDP Symposium, Malaysia 2013](https://www.carolread.com/panel-discussion-eltdp-symposium-malaysia-2013/) - Panel Discussions 30:06Panel discussion for Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 40:52Panel Discussion ELTDP Symposium, Malaysia 2013 - [Panel discussion for Manchester IATEFL Online 2015](https://www.carolread.com/panel-discussion-for-manchester-iatefl-online-2015/) - Panel Discussions 30:06Panel discussion for Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 40:52Panel Discussion ELTDP Symposium, Malaysia 2013 - [The role of values education in children’s language learning. Webinar for 3rd P.A.R.K Online Conference, April 2021](https://www.carolread.com/the-role-of-values-education-in-childrens-language-learning/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [A whole child approach: key to learning in uncertain times. Webinar for IH; Toruń, Poland, Teacher Training Day, November 2020](https://www.carolread.com/a-whole-child-approach/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Top tips for storytelling with young children. Webinar for Macmillan Education Winter Fair, December 2020](https://www.carolread.com/top-tips-for-storytelling-with-young-children/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Wonderful! Really? The role of praise in teaching children. Webinar for Macmillan Education Advanced Learning Academic Programme, April 2021](https://www.carolread.com/wonderful-really-the-role-of-praise-in-teaching-children/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [An essential guide to teaching pre-school children. Webinar of an informal interview with Will Rixon, Training Manager, Macmillan Education Advanced Learning Academic Programme, May 2021](https://www.carolread.com/an-essential-guide-to-teaching-pre-school-children/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event 'Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary', June 2021](https://www.carolread.com/wheels-of-learning-key-to-pre-school-success/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [‘Engaging children in virtual time’ TESOL Greece, June 2020](https://www.carolread.com/engaging-children-in-virtual-time-tesol-greece-june-2020/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Workshop ‘Teaching life skills to children’, IATEFL conference, Glasgow, Scotland](https://www.carolread.com/teaching-life-skills-to-children/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019](https://www.carolread.com/mimis-wheel-interview-for-macmillan-education-at-the-iatefl-annual-conference-liverpool-2019/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017](https://www.carolread.com/interview-for-glasgow-iatefl-online-2017/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview with Carol Read - Manchester IATEFL Online 2015](https://www.carolread.com/interview-with-carol-read-manchester-iatefl-online-2015/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014](https://www.carolread.com/interview-for-iatefl-hungary-2014/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview with Carol Read - Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014](https://www.carolread.com/interview-with-carol-read-harrogate-iatefl-online-2014/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview with Carol Read - Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013](https://www.carolread.com/interview-with-carol-read-liverpool-iatefl-online2-2013/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview with Carol Read - Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013](https://www.carolread.com/interview-with-carol-read-liverpool-iatefl-online1-2013/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - [Interview with Carol Read - Glasgow IATEFL Online 2012](https://www.carolread.com/interview-with-carol-read-glasgow-iatefl-online-2012/) - Interviews 11:25Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 8:11Interview for Glasgow IATEFL Online 2017 9:11Interview with Carol Read – Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 - ['Mind the gap: gender equality with children’, EFLtalks, International Women’s Day, March 2018](https://www.carolread.com/mind-the-gap-gender-equality/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [The magic of story time](https://www.carolread.com/the-magic-of-story-time/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Values education for children: issues, challenges and solutions](https://www.carolread.com/values-education-for-children-issues-challenges-and-solutions/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Pearls of experience from life in the classroom](https://www.carolread.com/pearls-of-experience-from-life-in-the-classroom/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Picturebooks and cross-curricular themes](https://www.carolread.com/picturebooks-and-cross-curricular-themes/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Top tips for starting the new school year with young learners](https://www.carolread.com/top-tips-for-starting-the-new-school-year/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - ['Control or Chaos?' Managing classes of primary children in a positive way for Macmillan Education, UK.](https://www.carolread.com/video-control-or-chaos/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Life Skills for Young Learners](https://www.carolread.com/life-skills-for-young-learners/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Bringing Creativity into the Young Learner Classroom](https://www.carolread.com/bringing-creativity-into-the-young-learner-classroom/) - Webinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, June 2021 - [Workshop ‘Learning through content in primary ELT’ for the Anglo Mexico Foundation, Mexico.](https://www.carolread.com/anglo-mexico-foundation/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Reflections on how to be a highly effective teacher](https://www.carolread.com/reflections-on-how-to-be-a-highly-effective-teacher-v/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Extract from a workshop 'Creativity and communication through story and drama' delivered for British Council, Malaysia.](https://www.carolread.com/video-story-drama-malasia/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Opening plenary 'Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom' delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference.](https://www.carolread.com/video-seven-ways/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Videos Full List](https://www.carolread.com/videos-full-list/) - Talks and Workshops 1:07:50Open Plenary ‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British - [Video More -Categories](https://www.carolread.com/video-more/) - [videomore] - [Video-2](https://www.carolread.com/video-2/) - [videohome] - [Video-Home-2](https://www.carolread.com/video-home-2/) - [videohome] - [Rod The Frog - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/rod-the-frog/) - Story Videos and Teaching Tips The moon is in the river – Story Video The moon is in the river – Teaching Tips The magic elf – Story Video The magic elf – Teaching Tips Run, Run, Run – Story Video Run, Run, Run – Teaching Tips The Old House – Story Video The Old - [The Sore Paw - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-sore-paw/) - [The Three Bears - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-three-bears/) - [The Little Brown Bird - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-little-brown-bird/) - [Crocodile Tears - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/crocodile-tears/) - [Dinner Time - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/dinner-time/) - [The Sleeping Cloud - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-sleeping-cloud/) - [The Spider’s Web - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-spiders-web/) - [The Old House - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-old-house/) - [Run, Run, Run - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/run-run-run/) - [The Magic Elf - Story Video](https://www.carolread.com/the-magic-elf/) - [Rod The Frog - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/rod-the-frog-teaching-tips/) - [The Sore Paw - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-sore-paw-teacher-tips/) - [The Three Bears - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-three-bears-teacher-tips/) - [Crocodile Tears - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/crocodile-tears-teacher-tips/) - [Dinner Time - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/dinner-time-teacher-tips/) - [The Sleeping Cloud - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-sleeping-cloud-teacher-tips/) - [The Spider’s Web - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-spiders-web-teacher-tips/) - [Run, Run, Run - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/run-run-run-teacher-tips/) - [The Magic Elf - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-magic-elf-teacher-tips/) - [The Moon Is In The River - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-moon-is-in-the-river-teacher-tips/) - [The Old House - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-old-house-teacher-tips/) - [Story Videos and Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/story-videos/) - From March – June 2020, during the corona virus lockdown, I made a series of 12 story videos and teaching tips videos in collaboration with Macmillan Spain and Macmillan Education to support primary language teachers, parents and young children learning English from home. Each story video encourages children to participate in short activities before, during - [‘Big Wheel: A whole child approach to learning English’ for Macmillan Spain](https://www.carolread.com/big-wheel-a-whole-child-approach-to-learning-english-for-macmillan-spain/) - Videos – WebinarsWebinars 41:35Developing intercultural competence with children: issues, challenges and solutions Keynote talk for ICEPELL Virtual Symposium, June 2021 46:18Paths to literacy in early language learning IATEFL Conference 2021 41:35Wheels of learning: key to pre-school success now and in the future. Webinar for Macmillan Education Iberia event ‘Building a bilingual future, starting in pre-primary’, - [‘Social and emotional learning in the early years’ for Macmillan Education](https://www.carolread.com/social-and-emotional-learning-in-the-early-years-for-macmillan-education/) - [‘Child’s play? The role of play and games in teaching pre-school children’ for Macmillan Education](https://www.carolread.com/childs-play-the-role-of-play-and-games-in-teaching-pre-school-children-for-macmillan-education/) - [‘How to empower learners through the Social Development Goals’](https://www.carolread.com/how-to-empower-learners-through-the-social-development-goals/) - [The Little Brown Bird - Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/the-little-brown-bird-teaching-tips/) - Story Videos and Teaching Tips The moon is in the river – Story Video The moon is in the river – Teaching Tips The magic elf – Story Video The magic elf – Teaching Tips Run, Run, Run – Story Video Run, Run, Run – Teaching Tips The Old House – Story Video The Old - [The moon is in the river](https://www.carolread.com/the-moon-is-in-the-river/) - [‘How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children’ British Council BBELT Conference, February 2020](https://www.carolread.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-2/) - [About](https://www.carolread.com/about/) - I’m a teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer with over 30 years experience in English language teaching. I have taught students of all ages and levels, from very young children to adults. My interest in early years and primary education grew after having my own children. I became fascinated by child development, bilingualism, and foreign - [Ferris Wheel](https://www.carolread.com/publications/ferris-wheel/) - A three-level, American English pre-primary course designed to give teachers all the tools they need to teach young children successfully. The materials include engaging, animated stories and songs featuring the adorable meerkat family as well as videos with real children. Click here to find out more about Ferris Wheel if you’re in Mexico. Click here - [Big Wheel](https://www.carolread.com/publications/big-wheel/) - A three-level, pre-primary course with a unique Hop on & Hop off approach that gives teachers the flexibility they need to teach the units in any order they wish. With engaging topics, adorable characters and rich video content, including animated stories and songs, pupils’ learning becomes both effective and enjoyable. Big Wheel is available in Plus and - [Publications](https://www.carolread.com/publications/) - I have written and co-authored numerous books in the field of language teaching for young learners. These are some of my popular and successful titles.. Click on the images to find out more about each one. My latest publication is a global, pre-primary course: - [Footprints](https://www.carolread.com/publications/footprints/) - An innovative high level primary course in print and digital versions with a strong emphasis on culture and content-based learning and designed for children who are learning at a faster pace. Level 1 Level 2 Level 4 Level 4 Click here to find out more about Footprints. - [Home-Test](https://www.carolread.com/home-test/) - Specialist in primary English language teaching Award-winning author, international conference speaker, teacher trainer and educational consultant. Over 30 years dedicated to helping teachers and children reach their full potential in teaching and learning a foreign language. Latest three-level pre-primary course: Mimi’s Wheel Classic Handbook For Primary Teachers and Trainers - [Home-old](https://www.carolread.com/home-3/) - Specialist in primary English language teaching Award-winning author, international conference speaker, teacher trainer and educational consultant. Over 30 years dedicated to helping teachers and children reach their full potential in teaching and learning a foreign language. Latest six-level primary course: Tiger Time Classic Handbook For Primary Teachers and Trainers - [Tiger](https://www.carolread.com/publications/publication-1/) - A highly successful and popular six-level primary coursebook series with integrated digital resources for teachers and children. Children learn English through engaging stories and enriching cross-curricular and cultural content. There is also a strong emphasis on values and learner autonomy. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 - [Opening plenary 'Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom' delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference.](https://www.carolread.com/opening-plenary-seven-ways-to-promote-creativity-in-the-classroom-delivered-at-british-council-spain-10th-annual-teachers-conference/) - [Carol Read Anglo Mexico](https://www.carolread.com/carol-read-anglo-mexico/) - Watch a video of this talk: - [Talks and Workshops](https://www.carolread.com/talks-and-workshops/) - Here is a small selection of talks and workshops that I have given recently. However, I have many more and am always developing new sessions, so please get in touch if there is a particular topic within my area of expertise that you’re interested in. Follow the link to each talk to read more - [American Tiger](https://www.carolread.com/publications/american-tiger/) - An American English version of the popular course, Tiger Time, in which children learn about US culture and develop key language, thinking and digital skills. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Click here to find out more about American Tiger. - [Other Publications](https://www.carolread.com/publications/other-publications/) - Bugs The first edition of a highly acclaimed story-based primary course which won a British Council Innovation Award in 2006 (with co-authors Ana Soberón, Elisenda Papiol and Maria Toth). Primary readers Engaging readers for young children learning English. “Is it a Butterfly” won the Extensive Reading Foundation award in the Young Learner category - [Tiger Time](https://www.carolread.com/publications/tiger-time/) - A vibrant, six-level, international primary course which offers a range of print and digital components to suit diverse classroom situations and an approach with engages children in communicating with confidence and evolves with their changing interests and needs. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Click here to find out - [Bug's world](https://www.carolread.com/publications/bugs-world/) - Accepting the ELTon Award for Bugs on behalf of the Macmillan team The second edition of the highly acclaimed story-based primary course, Bugs, written with three co-authors, which won a British Council Innovation Award. Click here to find out more about Bugs World. Level 1 Level 2 Level - [Blog](https://www.carolread.com/carol-reads-abc-of-teaching-children/) - Carol Read’s ABC of Teaching Children is a blog I wrote during 2010-2011. The aim of the blog was to share practical ideas, tips and resources for teaching children. Although the blog is no longer active, many primary teachers and trainers from countries all over the world have told me how useful they find the - [Home-2](https://www.carolread.com/home-2/) - Specialist in primary English language teaching Award-winning author, international conference speaker, teacher trainer and educational consultant. Over 30 years dedicated to helping teachers and children reach their full potential in teaching and learning a foreign language. - [Opening plenary 'Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom' delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference.](https://www.carolread.com/videos/) - [Workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for Macmillan Education, Poznán, Poland.](https://www.carolread.com/video-story-and-drama-poland/) - [Extract from a workshop 'Creativity and communication through story and drama' delivered for British Council, Malaysia.](https://www.carolread.com/extract-reativity-and-communication-through-story-and-drama/) - [Interview with Carol Read Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014](https://www.carolread.com/interview-with-carol-read-harrogate-iatefl-online-2014-2/) - [Little sponges? Child development and foreign language learning in pre-school](https://www.carolread.com/little-sponges-child-development/) - Early years instruction in additional languages typically involves teaching discrete language items and ‘chunks’ and developing oral/aural skills. While this is undoubtedly valuable, it is not on its own sufficient. In this session, it is argued that in order to be effective, young children’s experience of a foreign language needs to contribute towards the overall - [Reflections on how to be a highly effective teacher](https://www.carolread.com/reflections-on-how-to-be-a-highly-effective-teacher/) - In this session we will take for granted that teachers need to be confident in their subject knowledge and skilled in the craft of teaching in order to achieve desired curriculum outcomes. Instead we will aim to explore the more intangible personal capacities, attitudes and beliefs that make for highly effective teachers who have a - [Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom](https://www.carolread.com/seven-ways-to-promote-creativity-in-the-classroom/) - Whether you teach pre-school, young learners, teens or adults, the ability to make your classroom a place where creativity thrives is a crucial factor in motivating and engaging learners. This talk looks at the conditions necessary for learners to realize their creative potential and explores seven generic ways to promote creativity in the ELT classroom - [How to succeed with very young learners](https://www.carolread.com/how-to-succeed-with-very-young-learners/) - This session explores the ingredients for making the introduction of English to very young children at pre-school an enjoyable, successful and worthwhile experience. The main focus will be on ideas for establishing an effective and manageable teaching framework which stimulates children to be actively constructive in their own learning through such things as global perception, - [Creative teaching, creative learning](https://www.carolread.com/creative-teaching-creative-learning/) - Creativity is an elusive concept to define and a challenge to develop and foster in the English language classroom, whatever the age or level of the students we teach. In this talk we will explore the notion of creativity and look at issues and tensions in the relationship between teaching, learning and creativity. The talk - [Creating conditions for positive learning](https://www.carolread.com/creating-conditions-for-positive-learning/) - This talk will focus on creating classroom conditions which build success and confidence in early foreign language learning and allow for quality teaching and learning to take place. Following an initial discussion of key areas which combine educational issues with child development concerns, we will explore a flexible generic framework which takes account of children’s - [Developing intercultural competence with children](https://www.carolread.com/developing-intercultural-competence-with-children/) - Intercultural competence has been described as a combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes and awareness. But what does this mean in the context of working with primary school children who learn English as part of their compulsory education? This session discusses the kind of cultural knowledge, symbols, products and practices that might, or might not, be - [Picture books and cross-curricular themes](https://www.carolread.com/picture-books-and-cross-curricular-themes/) - This workshop combines two of my passions in primary English language teaching: using picture books and teaching through real content. The main thesis will be that, for the most successful and effective long-term outcomes, it is vital to balance and integrate content-based teaching with the use of stories and narrative texts during the primary years. - [Events](https://www.carolread.com/events/) - CONTENTS - [Locations](https://www.carolread.com/events/locations/) - CONTENTS - [Categories](https://www.carolread.com/events/categories/) - CONTENTS - [Tags](https://www.carolread.com/events/tags/) - CONTENTS - [My Bookings](https://www.carolread.com/events/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS ## Downloads - [Action-rhymes-and-games2.pdf](https://www.carolread.com/download/action-rhymes-and-games2-pdf/) - ['Poetry from seaside' Macmillan Magazine Spain, Summer 2006](https://www.carolread.com/download/poetry-from-seaside-macmillan-magazine-spain-summer-2006/) - [Scaffolding children’s learning through story and drama](https://www.carolread.com/download/scaffolding-childrens-learning-through-story-and-drama/) - [‘Managing Children Positively’ English Teaching Professional, May 2005](https://www.carolread.com/download/managing-children-positively-english-teaching-professional-may-2005/) - [‘The challenge of teaching children’ English Teaching Professional April 1998](https://www.carolread.com/download/the-challenge-of-teaching-children-english-teaching-professional-april-1998/) - [‘Simple Science’ English Teaching Professional, January 2002](https://www.carolread.com/download/simple-science-english-teaching-professional-january-2002/) - [‘Action Rhymes and Games’ APPI Journal, Spring 2003](https://www.carolread.com/download/action-rhymes-and-games-appi-journal-spring-2003/) - [‘Is Younger Better?’ English Teaching Professional, July 2003](https://www.carolread.com/download/is-younger-better-english-teaching-professional-july-2003-2/) - [‘Creative Recipes for Planning Lessons’ with Gail Ellis, CATS Spring 2006](https://www.carolread.com/download/creative-recipes-for-planning-lessons-with-gail-ellis-cats-spring-2006/) - [‘Scaffolding children’s learning through story and drama’ CATS, Autumn 2008](https://www.carolread.com/download/scaffolding-childrens-learning-through-story-and-drama-cats-autumn-2008/) - [Little Sponges PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/little-sponges-pdf-2/) - [Reflective Teacher PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/reflective-teacher-pdf/) - [Creating conditions for positive learning PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/creating-conditions-for-positive-learning-pdf/) - [Picture books and cross-curricular themes PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/picture-books-and-cross-curricular-themes-pdf/) - [Intercultural Competence PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/intercultural-competence-pdf/) - [Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/creativity-in-the-classroom/) - [Creative teaching, Creative learning PDF](https://www.carolread.com/download/creative-teaching-creative-learning/) - [How to succeed with vyls ](https://www.carolread.com/download/how-to-succeed-with-vyls/) ## Video Lists - [Story Videos and Teaching Tips](https://www.carolread.com/videos/videos-stories/) - The moon is in the river - Story Video The moon is in the river - Teaching Tips The magic elf - Story Video The magic elf - Teaching Tips Run, Run, Run - Story Video Run, Run, Run - Teaching Tips The Old House - Story Video The Old House - Teaching Tips The - [Other Videos](https://www.carolread.com/videos/videos-other/) - 13:01Opening the IATEFL Annual International Conference, Manchester 2015. 13:01‘Creativity with children’ The ‘C’ Group 11:17Demonstration ‘Ideas for using flashcards’ for Macmillan ELT Spain. 10:41Welcome Reception IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. 4:41Opening IATEFL Conference Harrogate, 2014. - [Talks and Workshops](https://www.carolread.com/videos/talks-and-workshops/) - Talks and Workshops 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British Council, Malaysia. Workshop ‘The secret of working with children’ delivered for British Council, Warsaw, Poland. 1:11:38Workshop ‘The magic of - [Panel Discussions](https://www.carolread.com/videos/videos-panel-discussions/) - 30:06Panel discussion for Manchester IATEFL Online 2015 40:52Panel Discussion ELTDP Symposium, Malaysia 2013 - [Webinars](https://www.carolread.com/videos/videos-webinars/) - 41:43‘Engaging children in virtual time’ TESOL Greece, June 2020 46:54‘How to empower learners through the Social Development Goals’ IATEFL Global Get-together, April 2020 1.09:26 ‘Child’s play? The role of play and games in teaching pre-school children’ for Macmillan Education 46:54‘Social and emotional learning in the early years’ for Macmillan Education 46:54‘Big Wheel: A whole child - [Interviews](https://www.carolread.com/videos/video-interviews/) - 11:25 Mimi’s Wheel interview for Macmillan Education at the IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool 2019 11:25 Interview with Carol Read – Glasgow IATEFL Online 2012 3:45Interview with Carol Read – Liverpool IATEFL Online1 2013 10:01Interview for Liverpool IATEFL Online2 2013 10:24Interview for Harrogate IATEFL Online 2014 7:54Interview for IATEFL Hungary 2014 9:11Interview with Carol Read – - [Videos](https://www.carolread.com/videos/videos/) - Talks and Workshops 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British Council, Malaysia. Workshop ‘The secret of working with children’ delivered for British Council, Warsaw, Poland. 1:11:38Workshop ‘The magic of - [Old Videos List](https://www.carolread.com/videos/old-videos-list/) - Talks and Workshops 58:12Opening plenary “Seven ways to promote creativity in the classroom” delivered at British Council Spain 10th Annual Teachers Conference. 42:19Extract from a workshop ‘Creativity and communication through story and drama’ delivered for British Council, Malaysia. Workshop ‘The secret of working with children’ delivered for British Council, Warsaw, Poland. 1:11:38Workshop ‘The magic of ## Categories - [Talks and workshops](https://www.carolread.com/category/talks-and-workshops/) - [managingclass](https://www.carolread.com/category/managingclass/)