Kids English Program

Kids ESL Curriculum for Teachers

A step-by-step ESL curriculum for kids, from their first words to more confident conversations. Follow the lessons in order, build on familiar language, and spend more time teaching.

  • 7 structured levels from beginner to advanced
  • Numbered lessons and units with a clear next step
  • Built for online classes, tutoring, small groups, and classrooms
  • Designed to help students start communicating from the very beginning
  • Choose a starting level, then follow its numbered units and lessons.
  • Use the unit’s vocabulary, grammar, and phonics focus to see what your students will practice.
  • Students begin speaking early and continue building reading, grammar, phonics, and vocabulary across the full curriculum.

See how a complete unit works

Level 2, Unit 1: Let’s Go! is a free starting point for children who already know a little English. Students name places, practice who and where questions, and read short-a words.

Start with Lesson 1, continue through Lessons 2–4, then use the assessment to decide what needs another look. You have a teaching sequence to follow and room to slow down when your students need it.

The lesson page includes slides, homework, a teacher guide, and a homework answer key. In Levels 2–6, you can also use assessments and parent-ready learning summaries to follow progress.

Kids Curriculum Levels

Start with the level that best matches your student’s current ability.

Level 1

  • True beginner starting point
  • Builds first words, patterns, and classroom confidence
  • Designed for early communication and simple understanding

Level 2

  • Continues beginner communication development
  • Includes more speaking, vocabulary, and flashcard support
  • Helps students build stronger early sentence patterns

Level 3

  • Students begin asking simple questions
  • Builds full sentence answers and stronger control
  • Builds on the language practiced in Level 2

Level 4

  • Expands grammar and communication range
  • Supports longer speaking and stronger comprehension
  • Bridges beginner learners toward more independent use

Level 5

  • Intermediate-level child-focused lessons
  • Builds fluency, confidence, and broader conversation ability
  • Supports stronger speaking, reading, and grammar development

Level 6

  • Advanced-level kids lessons
  • Encourages longer communication and deeper language use
  • Useful for stronger students who need more challenge

Level 7

  • Highest structured level in the kids curriculum path
  • Supports advanced communication and stronger overall language control
  • Helps students use English more naturally and confidently

How the Levels Work

  • Each level builds on the last with clear progression
  • Level pages connect teachers to the right lessons faster
  • Best used as a full teaching system rather than isolated random lessons

More Kids ESL Resources

Child-focused supporting resources that work alongside the main curriculum.

Speaking Lessons

  • Extra speaking practice for child learners
  • Useful alongside the main level structure
  • Supports confidence and real communication
Browse Speaking Lessons

Phonics Lessons

  • Supports early reading and word decoding
  • Useful for younger students and early learners
  • Add focused practice when a student needs help with a particular sound
Browse Phonics Lessons

Holiday Lessons

  • Add seasonal lessons to your teaching schedule
  • Useful for variety, engagement, and themed classes
  • Works as a supporting resource for kids classes
Browse Holiday Lessons

Choosing the right starting point

  • New to English? Start by previewing Level 1.
  • Already knows some English? Use the Levels 2–6 placement test, then check a sample lesson together.
  • Move on when your student can use the language with confidence. Repeat or adapt a lesson whenever they need more practice.

Start Using the Kids ESL Curriculum Today

  • Explore the level that fits your students best
  • Get full access with a free 14-day trial; your selected plan is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel beforehand
  • Use a structured system that helps kids begin communicating early