Hello, fellow educators! Teaching ESL in December is a time of joy and celebration, and it’s also a fantastic opportunity to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to elementary students in a fun and festive way. Let’s explore some creative ideas and resources from the “Fun To Teach” store on TeachersPayTeachers to make your ESL lessons engaging and exciting this holiday season! 🌟🎅
Holiday Vocabulary Bingo:
Get your students into the holiday spirit by playing vocabulary bingo with a festive twist. Use holiday-themed words like “ornament,” “gingerbread,” and “sleigh” to reinforce their English vocabulary. 🎁🎅🎲
Christmas Storytelling:
Encourage your students to craft their own holiday stories. They can create tales about reindeer adventures or snowy escapades, providing a chance to practice storytelling and boost their language skills. 📖✏️
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Seasonal Crafts and Vocabulary:
Pair ESL lessons with craft activities. For instance, when making holiday cards, teach them related vocabulary such as “snowflake,” “Santa,” and “stocking.” It’s a creative and memorable way to learn new words. ✂️💌
Festive Songs and Rhymes:
Singing songs and rhymes is a great way to improve pronunciation and rhythm. Explore classic holiday tunes and add a few ESL carols to your repertoire, too! 🎶🎤
Elf on the Sentence Strip:
Use a fun “Elf on the Shelf” theme to engage your students. Place an “Elf on the Sentence Strip” somewhere in the classroom each day, with a sentence they need to complete. It’s a fantastic way to reinforce sentence structure and encourage conversation. 🧝♂️🗨️
The “Fun To Teach” store on TeachersPayTeachers offers a range of resources to make your ESL lessons engaging and educational. You can find worksheets, flashcards, and interactive games to make language learning a joyful experience for your students.
This holiday season, let’s create a warm and welcoming environment for our ESL students to learn and practice their language skills. With a sprinkle of holiday magic, we can make Teaching ESl in December an unforgettable adventure! 🌟📝
Happy teaching, and happy holidays! 🎄📚🌟
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