Let's Clean The House
This household chores ESL lesson teaches action verbs through mime, songs and present continuous questions. Students discuss how they help at home and survey classmates about cleaning, cooking and tidying. They create a Chore Wheel or Helping Poster and perform a family roleplay describing who is doing each task.
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Lesson format
2 × 45 minutes
Level
Elementary
Age group
Ages 8–11
Main focus
Speaking first
What students will learn
Lesson flow
Children mime chores for classmates to guess ('You are sweeping!'), watch a chores video pausing to ask 'Do you like ironing?', and drill flashcards with a chant. The second lesson surveys classmates asking 'Do you clean your room?', makes a Chore Wheel or Helping Poster listing chores they do, and roleplays a family task scene describing who does what at home.
Target language
- • 'What are they doing?'
- • 'They are ___ing'
- • 'Do you like doing chores?'
- • 'I help my family by ___ing'
Key vocabulary
- sweep
- mop
- vacuum
- dust
- wash
- clean
- tidy
- dishes
- laundry
- broom
Speaking questions students answer
- • What are they doing?
- • Do you like ironing?
- • Do you clean your room?
- • Do you help with cooking?
- • What are you doing?
Recommended teaching contexts
Why this lesson works
The lesson follows a clear progression: Mime and guess household chores, survey classmates about chores they do at home, make a Chore Wheel and roleplay a family task scene. Teachers can open the materials and start immediately, while students move from supported vocabulary practice to purposeful spoken English.