If you have ever taught very young learners, you already know two things. They can surprise you with how quickly they learn, and they can keep you wonderfully busy every minute of the lesson.
That is exactly why the upcoming IATEFL Young Learners & Teenagers SIG online event, Spotlight on… Very Young Learners!, promises to be such a valuable professional development opportunity for teachers working with pre-primary and early primary learners.
📅 12 June 2026
🕛 12:00 PM UK time
💻 Online
This practical and inspiring webinar brings together three highly experienced educators:
🎤 Sarah Hillyard
🎤 Ana Rosado
🎤 Jen Dobson
Together, they will share classroom-tested ideas and strategies designed to help you create engaging, effective, and enjoyable learning experiences for your youngest students.
During the event, you will explore:
- Playful and engaging classroom activities
- Effective classroom management strategies
- Ways to support natural early language acquisition
- Practical ideas you can use in your classroom straight away
The event also offers opportunities to connect with fellow educators from around the world, because some of the best teaching ideas are often discovered when teachers share experiences with one another.
As an added bonus, all registered participants will receive:
- Access to the webinar recording
- A certificate of attendance
Participation fees:
- Free for IATEFL YLTSIG members
- £5 for IATEFL members
- £10 for non-members
Registration closes on 11 June at 15:00 UK time.
🔗 Registration:
https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/#/?id=823
