Cookie Day: Fun ESL Activities for Teachers and Homeschool Families

Cookie Day, a delightful celebration dedicated to sweet treats and cozy baking traditions, gives ESL teachers and homeschool families a chance to blend language learning, culture, and hands-on activities in one irresistible lesson. This special day …

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St. Nicholas Day for ESL and Homeschool: A Simple, Meaningful, and Language-Rich Celebration for December 6th

St. Nicholas Day, celebrated on December 6th, is a beautiful opportunity to bring kindness, tradition, and simple joy into your ESL classroom or homeschool. This celebration honors St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, and inspires activities …

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Fostering Cultural Awareness in the ESL/EFL Classroom

As an ESL/EFL teacher, one of your key goals is to help students become more aware of the world around them. This can be challenging, especially when students come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. However, fostering cultural awareness in your …

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Carve a Pumpkin Day: Fun ESL Activities and Lesson Ideas for Halloween

Carve a Pumpkin Day, observed every year on October 31st , gives ESL teachers a fun and festive opportunity to engage students in lessons that celebrate creativity, cultural traditions, and the art of pumpkin carving. This holiday is not only about j…

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Celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day in the ESL Classroom

Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrated on March 11th, is a fun and educational opportunity for ESL teachers to explore history, agriculture, and American folklore while helping students develop their English language skills. By focusing on the legendary f…

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Make Your Bed Day: Teaching Daily Routines with ESL Sequencing Mats and Cards

Make Your Bed Day might seem like a small celebration — but in the ESL classroom, it’s a big opportunity. This simple observance provides the perfect foundation for lessons on daily routines, sequencing, discipline, and personal responsibility — all…

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What is Circle time? Ideas and Resources for your ESL Classes

What is Circle Time? Circle Time is a foundational routine in early childhood education where children and teachers gather in a circle before formally beginning the school day. This routine creates a sense of community, encourages participation, and…

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