A successful VIPKID class is all about high energy, clear communication, and interactive fun. The standard class length is 25 minutes, which means you need to be engaging and efficient to get through the material while keeping the student's attention.

Here is a fun, minute-by-minute class breakdown you can adapt for any lesson.

Props and Rewards (Preparation is Key!)
Before class, set up a simple but engaging background and have your props ready.

Background: Use a simple backdrop like a map of the United States, an alphabet chart, or a brightly colored sheet.

Props: Have a mix of realia (real objects), flashcards, and puppets.

Realia: A real apple when teaching the word "apple," a toy car for "car."

Puppets: Use a puppet to act as a character in a story or to "speak" for the student.

Whiteboard: A small dry-erase board is excellent for drawing pictures, writing words, and playing games like Hangman or Tic-Tac-Toe.

Reward System: This is a key part of VIPKID classes. When the student does a good job, you give them a "star" or a piece of a reward.

Example: "Build a Pizza" - For every star, you add a topping to a laminated pizza cutout.

Example: "Feed the Monster" - For every star, you "feed" a cutout food item to a monster puppet.

Example: "Find a Star" - This is a simple but popular game where you have a few stars hidden under numbers or pictures. The student chooses a number, and if they find a star, they get to keep it.

Fun Class Breakdown (25 Minutes)
1. Hello Song & Warm-Up (2-3 minutes)

Greeting: Greet the student with a big, enthusiastic "Hello!"

Hello Song: Sing the VIPKID "Hello Song" with lots of big movements (TPR - Total Physical Response).

Personal Questions: Ask 1-2 simple questions to build rapport. "What is your name?" "How are you today?" or "How old are you?" (Use number props to show ages).

Reward Introduction: Briefly introduce the reward system for the class. "Today, when you do a good job, you will get a star! Look, let's build a pizza!"

2. Core Lesson - Vocabulary & Phonics (8-10 minutes)

Introduce New Vocabulary: Use props and TPR to introduce new words.

Example: Hold up a red apple while saying "apple." Have the student repeat. Exaggerate your mouth movements to help with pronunciation.

Interactive Games: Use quick, fun games to reinforce vocabulary.

Charades: Act out a new vocabulary word and have the student guess.

"Find the [Object]": Hold up two props and say "Find the apple!"

Phonics: Use the whiteboard or flashcards to practice letter sounds.

Example: Write the letter "A" and say "A, A, apple." Have the student repeat and then draw an apple next to the letter.

3. Core Lesson - Sentence Patterns & Reading (8-10 minutes)

Practice Sentence Patterns: Model a sentence and have the student repeat.

Example: "I like apples."

Extension: Ask the student a related question to check for comprehension. "Do you like apples?"

Role-Playing: Use puppets to act out a dialogue from the lesson. This is great for making the student feel more comfortable speaking.

Reading/Story Time: Read a short story from the lesson slides. Use different voices for different characters and ask questions about the pictures. "What do you see?" "Who is this?"

4. Wrap-up & Goodbye (2-3 minutes)

Review: Quickly review the main vocabulary words from the lesson by showing the props again.

Final Reward: Give the student their final star or complete the reward system. "Wow! You did an amazing job today! You got all five stars! Look at our beautiful pizza!"

Goodbye Song: End the class with the VIPKID "Goodbye Song," waving and smiling enthusiastically.

Praise: End with a final, encouraging "See you next time!"