Kahoot with 5-year-olds? Kinder alternatives that work
Kahoot shines from age 8 — for younger kids the reading, timers and rankings work against you. What to use instead, from paper bingo to calmer quizzes.
- September 4, 2026
- 7 min
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Choosing tools & programs
Honest comparisons of the apps, sites and coursebooks around young-learner English — and how to make them work together.
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The free shelf: sites worth bookmarking for kids' English
An honest shortlist of genuinely free websites for teaching children English — what each does best, where each falls short, and how to combine them.
- September 4, 2026
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Printables vs apps: what the paper still wins
Screens win on audio and instant feedback; paper wins on motor skills, attention and zero setup. The honest scorecard, and the mixed diet that beats both.
- September 4, 2026
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Teaching alongside Spotlight: a pack-by-module map
For teachers whose school runs the Spotlight coursebook: which free packs, games and printables slot into each module's theme — without replacing the book.
- September 4, 2026
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English in primaria: pairing packs with LOMLOE & SEP themes
For teachers in Spain (LOMLOE) and Mexico (SEP): how standard primary English themes map onto free packs, games and printables. Honest caveats included.
- September 4, 2026
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