ESL Essentials

MADE BY TEACHERS, FOR TEACHERS

A little pack.
A whole classroom adventure.

Meet your next easy English lesson. Download our free classroom starter pack with illustrated flashcards, a complete story, a worksheet and a paper craft.

Classroom objects · Best suited to ages 5–6

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22-page PDF · 6.7 MB · A4 portrait & landscape · No account or payment needed

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Cover of the free ESL classroom starter pack, featuring The Missing Pencil story
Read it. Say it. Make it their own.

ONE THEME. LOTS TO DISCOVER.

Everything connects.

Practise classroom words in different ways, from first pointing to making a little classroom of their own.

Illustrated pencil and scissors flashcards with blue borders
01 · SAY IT

8 picture flashcards

Pencil, scissors, eraser, book, chair, table, backpack and teacher. Print, point and play.

The Missing Pencil illustrated story cover
02 · READ IT

The Missing Pencil!

A complete 12-page illustrated story to share aloud, with familiar classroom words to spot.

Classroom objects worksheet with matching, circling and drawing activities
03 · TRY IT

Match, read and draw

One printable worksheet. Say each word together, match the pictures, then have a go independently.

My pop-up classroom craft teaching guide
04 · MAKE IT

A pop-up classroom

A two-page picture guide and matching cut-out sheet. Adult help is recommended for cutting and folding.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Less planning.
More “one more time!”

Start with the flashcards, enjoy the story together, then choose the worksheet or craft. A quick teacher guide is included to help you put it all together.

Print at 100% / actual size for the craft pieces. Free samples carry a light ESL Essentials watermark.

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KEEP THE LEARNING GOING

Found their next favourite lesson?

Explore connected teaching resources for Pre-K, K1, K2 and K3, or try our free Picture Pairs and Find the Picture games.

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A few useful things to know

Is it really free?

Yes. Download and use the PDF without an account, payment or email sign-up.

Which age group is it for?

This classroom-themed pack is best suited to ages 5–6. Younger learners can join in with the pictures and story with adult support. The full collection has separate Pre-K to K3 levels.

Can I share it with another teacher?

Please share this starter-pack page so they can download their own copy and find the latest version.

Does the download include interactive games?

The PDF includes printable resources. The free games run separately on the website; use the games link above.