Everyday Objects – Teacher Overview
Level: Basic / A1
Grammar focus: There is / There are + prepositions of place (in, on, under, next to, behind)
Vocabulary: 16 everyday objects (table, chair, book, pen, pencil, etc.)
Lesson aim:
Students will name common everyday objects and describe simple locations using “There is / There are” + prepositions in controlled and freer speaking practice.
Structure (4 PDFs – 45–60 minutes total):
- PDF 1 – Teacher Only
Warm-up discussion questions, full lesson plan, timing, monitoring tips, modeling examples, answer keys, optional homework. - PDF 2 – Flashcards Only
16 large, colorful flashcards (one object per card + word label). Ideal for naming drills, “What’s this/that?”, choral repetition, memory games. - PDF 3 – Grammar Activities
Vocabulary matching/labeling, fill-the-gaps (there is/are + prepositions), sentence building frames, picture description writing (bedroom scene). - PDF 4 – Speaking & Other Activities
Pair Q&A prompts (personal questions about bedroom/desk/bag), guided “Describe the Picture” (bedroom & classroom scenes), “Draw & Describe – My Room” creative task, quick “What’s Missing?” memory game, plus bonus classroom picture description cards.
Perfect for absolute beginners building basic descriptive language. High visual support, low text load, fun production at the end.
Ready to teach!
