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"I never do songs with my group of 10 -year-olds. They think singing songs is for babies"
I disagree with this statement because I think that songs are interesting and entertaining way to add variety to the lesson. Of course, that doesn't mean that you should include this activity into each lesson, but to choose one song appropriate to the vocabulary or grammar of the unit is a good idea. There are lots of useful activities with songs that help students to develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. Your students will never say that singing is for babies if you choose the song according to popularity, their interests and age.

I always start the lesson with a review of the previous lesson. And I always end the lesson with a song."
I agree with this statement. I find the activities related to the previous topic to remember the grammar rules or vocabulary. Usually I use the speaking activities that make them be more enthusiastic from the beginning.

Interesting Cesar. I agree that using songs in class can be motivating and kids can benefit from meorising lyrics in all sorts of ways. But I must admit that I couldn't get all my kids groups to sing, some absolutley refused :) How do you do it?
See you,
Pieter

"I never do songs with my group of 10-year-olds. They think singing songs is for babies."
I completely disagree with this statement because I think songs will always be one of the most motivating and enriching sources of vocabulary and fun. You just need to do a bit a research into what they actually like and problem solved!