Description
This unit helps students become comfortable discussing dates, months, and special events, making it a joyful way for them to engage in meaningful English conversations about time and celebrations. Ready to party through the year? π
Understanding the Calendar:
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Months of the Year: Teach the names of the months and their order in the year.
π Special Dates and Holidays: Learn about key holidays and their significance, like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.
Describing Dates and Personal Events:
π Speaking About Birthdays: Encourage students to talk about their own birthdays and learn how to ask others about theirs.
π Discussing Holidays: Share what people do during different festive seasons and how they celebrate.
Interactive Learning Activities:
ποΈ Colour the Months Activity: Students colour code months according to seasons, enhancing their understanding of seasonal changes.
π¨ Birthday Calendar Creation: Make a classroom birthday calendar to practice numbers and months.
Engaging ESL Conversations:
π£οΈ My Favourite Month: Students discuss their favourite months and the reasons why, using full sentences.
π° What Happens on Your Birthday?: Talk about birthday traditions and compare them with those of their classmates.
Fun Activities:
𧩠Match the Holiday to the Month: A matching game where students link holidays with the correct months.
π« School Events Timeline: Create a timeline of school events throughout the year to relate the months to school activities.