Top 7 Visual Aids You Simply Must Use 

with Your Kids

(from Beasy Teacher)

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   Objects

   1. Using objects to show and demonstrate during the lesson really gets students involved. We can use puppets, toys, puzzles and costumes. Kids learn better by manipulating objects. These will make a lesson much more enjoyable to them.
      
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   Posters

   1. Can you imagine a classroom without educational posters ? If you choose the right ones, they can go a long way towards providing the support you need in your lessons. They can help you save time since you will just be able to point to something on a poster and avoid having to write everything out. Though they are rather simple, they are an amazing way to transmit information. You can use them for charts, graphs, tables, to make lists, etc. You may use your classic options such as ABC s/numbers, animals, parts of the body and so on. Also, posters are an amazing way to show kids how you expect them to behave. Having posters with classroom rules and/or one that illustrates appropriate behavior is a definite must.
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   2. Flash Cards

   1. They are very useful since they can be used while presenting language and are fabulous for games and activities. They are the next best thing to having the actual objects, which is not always an option. Flashcards are also amazing tangibles to use with students. Students can share and exchange them, too.
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   Illustrations and Photos

   1. You can use pictures with your students. They are ideal for beginners and kids because you can simply show them what you want them to learn thus avoiding lengthy and maybe complicated explanations. You can use them to demonstrate things as well. Photographs and illustrations are great tools to explain a topic. Also, they are the best alternative to use when the actual object can't be used.
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   Videos

   1. Videos are a great visual aid and attention grabber. You can work with whole pieces, long excerpts or short clips. Teens tend to love video clips so it will be great to use them with your students. The Internet is an endless source of material of all sorts.
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   Slide Presentations

   1. Presentations can be an extremely useful visual aid.It is a great way to get used to understanding content through a presentation. They are a great way to keep the audience engaged and keep the speaker on track. Unfortunately they usually take a lot of time and energy to put together.
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   Handouts

   1. Like flashcards, handouts are great tangibles to use in class. They can also display all types of information like charts, graphs, pictures, or illustrations. The great thing about a handout is that a person can keep it. This can help students remember what was practiced in class.