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Tag Archives: holiday activities
Providing Inclusive Holiday Activities to ELs
Judie Haynes
Many elementary-age English learners (ELs) in the United States spend a good part of December discussing Santa, elves, and reindeer. They listen to stories about Santa and his trip around the globe. They make presents for their parents and participate … Continue reading
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December Holidays: 5 Writing Activities
Betsy Gilliland
Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, Ōmisoka, New Year’s Eve…with abundant holidays and traditions involving food, gifts, and socialization, December offers teachers many opportunities to engage students in fun and reflective writing activities. As I wrote last month in my November post, … Continue reading
8 Flag Day Activities for Elementary-Age ELs
Judie Haynes
One of my favorite June lessons is based around Flag Day, which is celebrated in the United States on June 14th. Flag day is an opportunity to teach ELs about the U.S. flag at the end of the school year. The … Continue reading
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3 New Year’s Activities
Elena Shvidko
Happy New Year! It’s a great time to start a new semester with a holiday-related activity that would help your students to get to know each other and practice English. I thought I would share a few activities that you … Continue reading
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Teaching Culture: Festivals of Light Around the World
Judie Haynes
The diversity in many classrooms provides a starting point for children to begin to understand and value the many distinct cultures of the world. What better way to do that than to feature a unit on light festivals from around … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, evergreen, holiday activities, Judie Haynes, primary education, primary ESL
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The Reasons for the Seasons: Making Holiday Activities for ELLS
Nathan Hall
When I was a student, I planned my months around the holidays. The abbreviated weeks were much needed breaks from the classroom routine and milestones towards summer vacations. I’d like to say I used that extra time to do some … Continue reading
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Tagged as evergreen, holiday activities, Nathan Hall, secondary education, teaching culture
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6 Activities to Teach ELs About U.S. Independence Day
Judie Haynes
Do you need some activities for your ELs during the last week of school, or are you teaching ESL summer school this year? Try these six activities for teaching ELs about U.S. customs for Independence Day on July 4th. Teach … Continue reading
Happy New Year! Two New Year Classroom Activities
Sarah Sahr
Celebrating the start of a new year has always been a favorite holiday of mine. During this time of year, in most countries I’ve lived in, regardless of religion, a country’s true culture rings through in song, festivals, and food. … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, ESL Role Plays, evergreen, holiday activities, learner motivation
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