The best way to celebrate your students' success.

 

When it comes to graduation, the ESL classroom provides a unique environment for English as a second language learners. If you're an ESL teacher looking for exciting ways to celebrate your students' graduation, we've got you covered! In this post, we'll share a variety of engaging ideas and activities that will make the graduation celebration memorable for your ESL students.

Here are a few ideas to get you started: 

• Hang up a big "Congratulations" banner in the classroom. 
• Have a joint ceremony with the entire school. This can be a great way to include everyone and have a large celebration.
• Put together a photo collage of all the ESL students. 
• Have a graduation-themed party with games, snacks and prizes. Give each student a certificate of achievement. 
• Make a special graduation card for each student.
• Have a separate ceremony just for the ESL students. This can be a great way to focus on the accomplishments of the ESL students and make them feel special.
• Have students create a graduation certificate in English for their classmates.
• Teach a lesson on giving graduation speeches.
• Have a graduation-themed vocabulary lesson.
• Assign a group project where students research and plan a graduation party.
• Give a graduation-themed quiz.
• Play graduation-themed games in class.
• Have students make a list of all the things they want to do after graduation.
• Make a graduation video.
• Have students create a graduation card for themselves.
• Make a graduation scrapbook with pictures of the students.
• Have students write a letter to their future selves.

Graduation in the ESL classroom can be a joyous occasion filled with meaningful activities that celebrate the achievements of English language learners. By incorporating these ideas and activities, you can create a memorable and inclusive graduation celebration that recognizes the growth, perseverance, and aspirations of your ESL students. Let the graduation festivities serve as a testament to their accomplishments and inspire them to continue their journey towards English language proficiency and academic success.