Key to the success of any learning is to create a relaxed atmosphere where students are invited to take risks and contribute to the learning success while involved in these activities. Young children might role-play a situation on a playground or in the school. Older children can role-play situations in a store, on the street, or make an emergency phone call at home. If you tutor only one child, you will need to play a part. Masks, toys, puppets or figures on a flannel board would help a young child's imagination.
Simulations are like longer role-plays for more advanced learners.
They involve a problem and information needed for the solution. Again, the tutor may have to be one of the players when there are small numbers. Problem Solving also requires sharing information to solve a problem, but it is less involved than a simulation. Information Transfer can be done at a simple or more sophisticated level. Information in one form, such as on a graph, calendar, or chart, is translated into another form, such as a written paragraph or an oral story.