A Theme Page with New Year Songs, Traditions, and Resolutions for elementary-level to advanced students.
Warm-up
10 New Year’s Resolutions As Told by Cats So Funny – YouTube (1:03)https://youtu.be/s2rh4NiCtcM10 New Year’s Resolutions As Told by Cats So Funny
Songs
Time for another year | LearnEnglish Kids | British Councilhttps://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/songs/time-another-yearPractise the seasons and months of the year with this song about New Year. (yr 3-5)
Happy New Year Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/0soawtYqFOoThis is just a fun way to welcome the new year! Best wishes for a fun and exciting new year! (yr 3-6)
FOR AULD LANG SYNE – “Lyrics Video” (2021) Apple TV+ – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Fathr790Q9MThe Peanuts gang are disappointed cause Charlie Brown’s grandmother can’t visit, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish one of his resolutions before midnight. (yr 4-7)
New Year’s Resolution – YouTube (3:04)https://youtu.be/gAuG8NBgaNoTake a look at this charming independent video. We’ve all been there….. What’s YOUR new year’s resolution? ” (yr 8-C2)
The ‘New Years resolution ‘ SONG 🎵 – YouTube (0:51)https://youtu.be/MwAm10xwrrUA very short new years song, new, years, happy new year – with lyrics – WARNING for the f-word at the end! (yr 8-C2)
New Year’s Resolution Song | Zoe Anne – YouTube (4:14)https://youtu.be/yYMUCC9SFdsNew Year’s Resolutions, it’s really hard to stick to them. I tried my hardest for one month… – With lyrics (yr 8-C2)
♫ Scottish Music – Auld Lang Syne ♫ – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/PER8f7bQIlgSung by Dougie MacLean – “Auld Lang Syne” is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. (yr 5-C2)
The New Year’s Eve song, explained – YouTube (6:34)https://youtu.be/_xWxyxsVAsQThe US associates “Auld Lang Syne” with the New Year, but not everyone does. Join the Vox Video Lab! (yr 9-C2)
Vocabulary
New Year’s Eve ESL Printable Vocabulary Worksheetshttps://www.englishwsheets.com/new-years-eve.htmlNew Year
New! 15 New Year’s Vocabulary Words and Phrases to Ring In 2023 in Style | FluentU Englishhttps://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/new-years-vocabulary/Learn these 15 important English New Year’s vocabulary words and phrases so you can get closer to your New Year’s resolution to become fluent in English! (yr 7-9)
Reading
New! New Years – Reading Comprehension Worksheet | Games4eslhttps://games4esl.com/new-years-reading-comprehension-worksheet/This reading comprehension worksheet is about New Year. It discusses what people do on New Year’s eve and the different ways people celebrate the New Year. (yr 7-8)
Poem
“New Day’s Lyric” by Amanda Gorman – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/WBERVCT44J4It’s time to welcome 2022 with Amanda Gorman’s (@amandascgorman) energy and her new, never-before-read poem. ✨“New Day’s Lyric”
Traditions
The Night Before New Year’s – read aloud | Minty Kidz – YouTube (4:47)https://youtu.be/WQxCj7Pqd1UHey everyone! Today I read this fun book called “The Night Before New Year’s”. Written by Natasha Wing
Kids Try New Years Food from Around the World | Kids Try | HiHo Kids – YouTube (5:03)https://youtu.be/mDzBZo9YVF8Adventurous and adorable kids give us an entree into the world’s array of foods and snacks. (yr 5-B1)
Happy New Year!https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/happy-new-year/1795966.htmlThere is a traditional song millions of Americans hear every New Year’s Eve. It is called “Auld Lang Syne.” – Listening/Reading (yr 5-7)
New Year’s Traditions in Canada, the USA and Japan | Cultural Awareness | ESL Conversation – YouTube (2:56)https://youtu.be/zytac4cwnekLearn how New Year’s is celebrated in Canada, the US, and Japan. (yr 5-7) Lesson plan
New Year Celebration In Different Countries – YouTube (2:02)https://youtu.be/h-TTCypCyvcAs you know, every country and every nation has its own national traditions, related to the celebration of various holidays. (yr 6-8)
Fascinating New Year traditions – English ESL Worksheetshttps://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/vocabulary/new-years-eve/fascinating-new-year-traditions/120634There are some New Year traditions from around the world. Students should read the text and work with vocabulary. As a freer practice, they should answer the questions. – ESL worksheets (yr 8-B1)
New! New Year’s Traditions | Mexican Survival Guide – YouTube (3:32)https://youtu.be/fHn036ppUoYYou know you’re Mexican if you have ever done any of these traditions on New Years! Which New Year’s traditions do you do? (yr 8-B1)Lesson Plan
New Year’s Resolutions – Listening
Jenny: I am not going to give up chocolate! – Audio Lingua – mp3 http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article2947&lang=enListen and write a similar resolution for yourself – Listening (yr 5-7)
New Year’s Resolutions – Reading
New! Guess the resolution! No Prep FUN ESL New Year’s game! – YouTube (5:23)https://youtu.be/ZMf9wuXlJfkHere some suggestions: 1- Go with groups if you have a large class. 2- If they need more time to choose their answers, pause the video 3- I like to end this game by asking them about their resolutions or if they share similar plans with those in the video. (yr 3-5)
New Year’s Resolutions – Poemhttp://www.kidsgen.com/rhymes_and_poems/ny_resolution.htm
I won’t fly paper airplanes when the teacher isn’t looking. I won’t sneak in the kitchen just to taste what they are cooking. I will not twist the silverware to see how far it bends. – Poem (yr 5-8)
The Snowman’s Resolution – Poem
https://www.rainydaypoems.com/poems-for-kids/holiday-poems-for-kids/the-snowmans-resolution-by-aileen-fisher The Snowman’s Resolution by Aileen Fischer. A sweet poem to read with students – Poem (yr 6-8)
https://www.rainydaypoems.com/poems-for-kids/holiday-poems-for-kids/the-snowmans-resolution-by-aileen-fisher The Snowman’s Resolution by Aileen Fischer. A sweet poem to read with students – Poem (yr 6-8)
My New Year’s Resolutions Descriptionhttps://collegedelafayette.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/poem-by-r-fisher.pdfReading / Listening – (yr 8-B1) The actual poem is here: My New Year’s Resolutions Poem by Robert Fischer Listening
New Year’s Resolutions – Worksheets
New Year’s resolutions Interactive worksheetshttps://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/New_Year’s_resolutionsNew year’s resolutions by ab25 New year resolutions. Eco-Friendly New Year´s Resolutions – Interactive.
New Year’s Resolutions – Viewing
Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution Book | New Year’s Books for Kids | Children’s Books Read Aloud – YouTube (7:58)https://youtu.be/MPRZZFWO5W4Hey Happy Readers!! Welcome to our Children’s Books Read Aloud! In this video we present one of our New Years Books for Kids, (yr 5-6)
Children and Teens Share Healthy New Year’s Resolutions – YouTube (2:07)https://youtu.be/mnPAgaNXIv8The American Academy of Pediatrics asked some children and teens what healthy New Year’s resolutions they were making. (yr 5-B1)
Disney Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions – YouTube (2:56)https://youtu.be/or3nKPEzpsIHappy New Year! Draw inspiration from these New Year’s resolutions and make your own. What are some of your New Year’s resolutions? (yr 7-B1)
New Year Resolutions – Simon’s Cat | GUIDE TO – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/KNEVjhCXZB4
It’s that time of year when New Year Resolutions are decided! Watch our Guide To film to see how Simon’s Cat helps Simon with his. (Or not). (yr 8-C2)
One Little Word® – YouTube (Stop at 1:30)https://youtu.be/-2xQqXtpCPQWhat is One Little Word®? In 2006 I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January—a word to focus on, to live with, to investigate, to write about … – Viewing / Listening (yr 8-C2)
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions with Bob Dylan – YouTube (0:51)https://youtu.be/nluiApeNWKIFrom Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour…this one the top new year’s resolutions. Enjoy! (yr 8-C2)
New Year’s Resolution – Animated Tips And Tricks – YouTube (5:54)https://youtu.be/xIDsgi9ytFESix tips that most people don’t know about when it comes to achieving your New Year’s Resolutions. (yr 8-C2)
Try something new for 30 days – Matt Cutts | TED-Ed (3:27)https://ed.ted.com/lessons/try-something-new-for-30-days-matt-cutts
Is there something you’ve always meant to do, wanted to do, but just … haven’t? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. A full lesson based on a less than 4-min TEDTalk – Viewing / Listening / Lesson Plan (yr 8-C2)
10 TED-Ed Lessons to inspire your New Year’s resolutions |https://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/01/07/10-ted-ed-lessons-to-inspire-your-new-years-resolutions/With the exhilarating (and exhausting) holiday season behind us, January offers a month of new beginnings and boundless optimism. – Viewing / Listening (yr 8-C2)
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS | Overcome the Odds – YouTube (8:00)https://youtu.be/UEF6ipQFEkYStart the New Year right! New Year’s Resolutions are an old tradition that many of us partake in. (yr 9-C2)
New Year’s Resolutions – YouTube (5:46)https://youtu.be/rqbAsr6wN_IFollow Dr. Mike for new videos! You are 10 times more likely to stick with a change made at the New Year. (yr 9-C2)
Writing
15 Writing Prompts for Self-Reflectinghttps://www.grammarly.com/blog/journal-writing-prompts/The past year begs a special kind of self-reflection. It’s a great time to reflect on all that you’ve learned about yourself.
Inspiration and Motivation
Intermediate Skills | WebEnglish.sehttps://webenglish.se/skills/intermediate/?tx_link_library_category=inspirationInspirational talks to start the school year and/or any lesson with.
141 Best Inspiration and Motivation images | Motivation, Quotes, Inspirational quoteshttps://www.pinterest.se/quicktutor/inspiration-and-motivation/Aug 16, 2018 – Quotes and talks to inspire your students. See more ideas about Motivation, Quotes and Inspirational quotes.
More Materials
8 Fun, No Prep Activities to Rock the New Year in the ESL Classroom – Get Up. Get Out. Get Lost.https://getupgetoutgetlost.com/2018/01/07/5-fun-no-prep-activities-to-celebrate-the-new-year-in-the-esl-clas/Coming back to school after the holidays is tough. Realizing the day before that you haven’t planned anything is worse. Lucky for you, I’ve stock piled a few simple no & low prep activities to …
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