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28th January 202329th January 2023

Circus Clowns and Carnivals, 1-6

A theme page on Circus Clowns and Carnivals with lesson plans for beginner and elementary level students (A1.1. – A.1.2.)

Related pages: Mardi Gras Carnival (year 4-9)

Warm-up

Lazy Town I Welcome to the Circus! Music Video – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Ino-t9SbRGcSing along to the Songs of Lazy Town!

DreamWorks Madagascar | Operation Afro Circus | Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted | Kids Movies – YouTube (4:07)https://youtu.be/1re7xqe7z-sThe circus sticks together in helping Alex in Madagascar in defeating Chantel DuBois. 🦁

Vocabulary

The Circus worksheet – Free ESL projectable worksheets made by teachershttps://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-powerpoints/grammar/nouns/circus/116885Circus PPTSuitable for early learners of English.ESL lesson for Grade 3/4/5

Circus flashcards | LearnEnglish Kids | British Councilhttps://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/flashcards/circus-flashcardsPrint a set of circus flashcards, or print some for you to colour in and write the words!

(level 8) 11-a (Circus items) Danny ESL Basic English – YouTube (5:22)https://youtu.be/f5I3UGkw0Zk

A video dictionary teaching circus words (Yr 2-4)

English Vocabulary Words for the Amusement Park and Circus – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_WxbnOTQF4w

Vocabulary Builder Course – You may want to leave out the sound of the narrator for younger students (Yr 4-6) Amusement Park Vocabulary

English Vocabulary: Carnival (Carnival Story) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/3dtrenz1Bb8

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Pictures and vocabulary from a carnival.

Carnival Vocabulary! Talk about Fairs and Carnivals in English! – YouTube (5:47)https://youtu.be/5R6g_DuPD-MAfter we take a spin on the Tilt-A-Whirl, let’s ride the Ferris wheel and then eat some funnel cake with cotton candy and ice cream!

Songs

English songs for children: hey little clown – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/jf9WVrsGRPc

Hey little clown, are you happy today? Are you ok? (Yr 1-2)

The Kiboomers! Circus Clown, Circus Clown is a fun song (Yr 1-3)

Nine Circus Mice- YouTubehttps://youtu.be/19BW_CmaIBk

Number Songs for Kids | Learn Numbers | Preschool Songs | Juny&Tony by KizCastle (Yr 2-3)

Circus Song – ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes and Kids Songs – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/b3Uw-fsckV0Circus Song – ChuChu TV Baby Nursery Rhymes and Kids Songs

Circus – Nursery Rhyme with Lyrics & Karaoke – YouTube (1:25)https://youtu.be/ZMnGolLNpR0

A happy children’s song about Carnival. Everybody loves Carnival, we are going to have a party (Yr 2-4)

Circus – Nursery Rhyme with Lyrics & Karaoke – YouTube (2:20)https://youtu.be/q5pRF75xeKk

Circus is a beautiful song that talks about the delightful troop that you meet! – A song first with Lyrics then as Karaoke (Yr 2-4)

When the circus comes to town | LearnEnglish Kids | British Councilhttp://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/when-the-circus-comes-town

Listen to a song about a circus – with lyrics (Yr 3-4)

It’s “A Day at the Circus” by Kidsongs with all the best kid songs your children will love!

Nellie The Elephant Sing-a-Long – YouTube (1:58)https://youtu.be/amWkIxjaBrE
To Bombay a traveling circus came, they brought an Intelligent elephant and Nellie was her name

Reading

119.Circus Clowns*http://eslyes.com/supereasy/se/supereasy119.htm

119. She went to the circus with her parents. She was excited. She had never been to a circus. There were many clowns at the circus. She liked the clowns. They had funny faces (Yr 3-5) Easier in present tense

Lesson Plan

Storytelling: Carnival crime | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBChttps://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/storytelling-carnival-crimeIntroduction – A lesson plan with downloadable text and activity handouts (Yr 5-6)

Lesson 4: Run Away With the Circus!https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-level-2-lesson-4-run-away-with-the-circus/4034187.html

Anna and Pete visit a circus and talk about circus arts. Are the performers artists or athletes? Find out in the first episode of “He Said – She Said!” (yr 5-6)

Viewing

Funny Clown Steve | English Story for Kids | Steve and Maggie – YouTube (4:10)https://youtu.be/K7uZZcyysP8

Let´s learn about differences with a Funny Clown. Steve and Maggie are on their way to a circus.

Ben & Bella – Ben the Clown – Cartoon – YouTube (4:51) https://youtu.be/wkdLSNEbv-I

The video version of “Ben the Clown” is an entertaining 5-minute cartoon clip (yr 1-3)

Veeru goes to the Circus: Learn English (IND) – Story for Children and Adults – YouTube (4:09)https://youtu.be/EQdPVWM6m5o

Veeru comes back from the Jumbo-Bumbo Circus with some very big ideas. Watch the story to find out more. (yr 3-4)

Story in English, efl, esl for kids, circus – YouTube (5:14)https://youtu.be/RJyyb_CT0ZE

Film adapted from Circus escape, the same as beow with simple narrative and fascinating painting.(yr 3-4)

Circus escape | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council (5:03)http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/circus-escapeMinny the elephant escapes from the circus. What adventures will she have? Watch and find out! – A story with audio and text (Yr 4-5)

The Mr Men Show – Circus (UK) – YouTube (10:34)https://youtu.be/O8zCY20cebM

The Mr Men Show – Circus (UK) (Yr 6)

Writing

Literacy Shed Plus – Literacy Shed Plus – Teaching Resources Made Easyhttps://www.literacyshedplus.com/en-gb/resource/circus-description-5-7-isCircus Description – Inspiration card for writing a story

Let the students draw and describe their own clown: What does it look like, what is it wearing and what can it do?

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21st January 202325th February 2023

Valentine’s Day, 1-6

Lesson Plans and Materials for celebrating Valentine’s Day for the whole month of February
for beginner and elementary level students

Background

What is Valentine’s Day and how did it start? – CBBC Newsroundhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/16945378Valentine’s Day, or St Valentine’s Day, is celebrated every year on 14 February.

Warm-up

Valentine’s Day Game For Kids | How Many Hearts – YouTube (5:01)https://youtu.be/EHiHEw6onEUThis activity is a fun valentine’s day game for kids. You will see some valentine’s words and pictures and you must count the valentine’s day objects

Valentines, Valentines, What Colors Do You See? | Valentine’s Day Song for Kids – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Ey2IMp49gtEThe Kiboomers! Valentine’s Day Song! Valentines, Valentines, What Colors Do You See? (yr 1-2)

Animated Short Film: “First Comes Love” – YouTube (2:26)https://youtu.be/XXhsh9nvgygCGI 3D Animated Short Film: First Comes Love Animated Short Film by Daniel Ceballos at Ringling College of Art and Design. (yr 1-4)

Valentine – Kina Grannis (Official Music Video) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/840NbiFF1zMA nice song while a picture story passes by in dominos

More Songs

Counting Valentines Song | The Kiboomers | Kids Songs | Children Songs | Baby Songs – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/eqrtlRsLx4gThe Kiboomers! Here is a counting song for Valentine’s Day. It is called Counting Valentines. (yr 1-2)

Baby Shark Valentine’s Day Song – YouTube (1:11)https://youtu.be/_p-A4zi4Wr4?t=19“Baby Shark Valentine’s Day Song for kids by The Learning Station (a.k.a. Learning Station) & sung by Don Monopoli. (yr 1-3)

Heart Song for Kids | Valentine’s Day Song | Valentine Song | The Kiboomers – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/kgAx_sQ0mqEThe Kiboomers! Heart song! Valentine’s Day songs for kids. (yr 3-4)

5 Little Hearts Valentine Days | Song Lyrics Video for Kids | The Kiboomers – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/n5noNWgcAAEThe Kiboomers! Valentine’s Day Song! 5 Little Hearts. Valentine songs for kids. (yr 4-5)

Valentine’s Day Google Doodle – YouTube (1:11)https://youtu.be/WTGUjRJiqik“Cold, Cold Heart” performed by Tony Bennett. Courtesy of Columbia Records and Sony/ATV. (yr 3-6)

“I Love You, Je T’aime” – Learn to Say “I Love You” in 14 Languages, Kindergarten Kids Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/2ngmmkgDllw

Sing this Catchy Song to your Happy Valentine. Share this Vid with your Family and Friends and tell them “I Love You” in 14 Languages.

Valentines Day Song For Kids | “The Perfect Valentine?” – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/m0bKtqc5NBE

This Valentine’s Day Song will have your children laughing and singing along with owls, a talking volcano, bumble bees and more!

Vocabulary

Valentine’s Day! – YouTube (5:03)https://youtu.be/bHMqrZ6bvKQLearn some vocabulary for Valentine’s Day and how to write a simple Valentine Card! This video is great for primary age students and ESL learners! – Choose a part that suits your students’ level.

ESL-Kids – ESL Flashcards | Valentine’shttp://esl-kids.com/flashcards/valentines.html

ESL-Kids.com – ESL stuff for teaching kids including flashcards, worksheets, classroom games and children’s song lyrics. (yr 1-4)

Valentine’s Day vocabulary for kids learning English | Picture dictionaryhttp://www.anglomaniacy.pl/valentinesDayDictionary.htm

Try to guess the English words! Look at the pictures below. Do you know what these are? Move your mouse pointer over them to see if you are correct. (yr 2-4)

English for Kids – Valentine’s Day Vocabulary for Kids – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/usSNVC-IPqg

Kids Vocabulary – Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14 (yr 2-4)

Love is … – Happy Valentine’s Day | English for Communication – ESL – YouTube (4:32)https://youtu.be/etLHlr6AWocLove is … – Happy Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is the time to show and express your love to those you care about. (yr 3-5)

Happy Valentine’s Day – express your love | English for Communication – ESL – YouTube (3:36)https://youtu.be/01VvkFJlSPkHappy Valentine’s Day. Express your love to another person. Valentine’s Day is the time to show and express your love to those you care about. (yr 4-6)

Valentine’s Day Vocabulary ❤ Picture Quiz – YouTube (2:42)https://youtu.be/zEypb_Ibt_AValentine’s Day Vocabulary ❤ Picture Quiz Look at the pictures and guess Valentine’s day Vocabulary words. Learn Valentine’s day words with movie scenes. (yr 4-6)

4 romance, love and friendships language lessonshttp://www.eslflow.com/Elements-of-love-vocabulary.htmlThis is an English language exercise introducing and exploring the vocabulary and common expressions used to talk about love (yr 5-6)

Lesson Plans

ESL Valentine’s Day Lessonhttp://www.elcivics.com/valentines_day_esl.htmlValentine’s Day is on February 14th. Short sentences with pictures. Downloadable Printables and PowerPoint presentations available below (yr 5-6)

The EFL SMARTblog: What is love?https://efllecturer.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/what-is-love.htmlYou are going to look at some vocabulary connected with love and relationships listen to someone talking about love, marriage, and relationships

Talk2Me English : My Valentine – A fun lesson for Valentine’s dayhttp://talk2meenglish.blogspot.co.il/2014/02/my-valentine-fun-lesson-for-valentines.html

The lesson is based on a Paul McCarthy song (yr 5-6)

Reading

Hearts, a Lil’ Fingers Interactive Storybookhttp://www.lil-fingers.com/story/hearts/index.htmlDiscover all the amazing hearts in our interactive storybook. (yr 2-3)

Valentine’s day traditions – English ESL Worksheetshttps://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/vocabulary/valentines-day/valentines-day-traditions/113773in this worksheet students can find information about traditions on San Valentine (yr 5-6)

VALENTINES – Silly Poems for Kids, Children and Adultshttp://www.brownielocks.com/valentinepoems.html

A compilation of poems written by many authors. Excerpts Taken from a book titled “Valentine Poems” Read for fun and/or write your own (yr 5-6)

Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink – YouTube (9:30)https://youtu.be/chhd9FeQ-PQMrs. Britton’s Book Nook. Written and Illustrated by Diane de Groat. Read aloud by Mrs. Britton (yr 5-6)

Listening

Holidays & Events (1:12)https://esllibrary.com/courses/93/lessonsStudents of all levels can learn about holidays, traditions, and special events from around the world with these communicative lessons. (yr 4-6)

Jenny: Valentine’s day – Audio Lingua – mp3 in Englishhttps://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article3953&lang=enShort Valentine stories to listen to, Jenny and Jessica, no text (yr 5-6)
Jessica: St Valentine

English Dictation Test – Elementary – Valentines Dayhttps://youtu.be/2rlcha5iWT4Learn English Dictation – English Dictation Test – Elementary

Viewing

Paperman – Full HD (Original) – YouTube (6:23)https://youtu.be/Am0MRsf5HScOscar-winning animated short film with a downloadable worksheet

My Fridge 6: Happy Valentine’s Day! – The Kids’ Picture Show (Fun & Educational Learning Video) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/7lR2QvJmFXI

Celebrate everyone’s favorite February holiday with My Fridge! The Kids’ Picture Show: Fun & Educational Learning Video about a talking fridge (yr 3-4)

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Valentines Day – YouTube (1:32) https://youtu.be/I_6XSFtVjoA

Charlie Brown doesn’t get any Valentine’s cards (yr 3-6)

Happy Valentine’s Day from Mickey and Friends! 💞 | Mickey Mouse Clubhouse | Disney Junior – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/5_Z_KZ-3EWMMickey has to help Donald make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for Daisy! Watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Disney Junior – use CC subtitles. (yr 4-6)

Valentine’s Day – Elementary School Lesson Animation Cartoon – Teachers and Children – YouTube (1:41)https://youtu.be/41wXoYBQ-Fc

Elementary School Lesson Animation Cartoon about the tradition (yr 4-6)

Snoopy | Be My Valentine – A Home Made Valentine – YouTube (3:14)https://youtu.be/JJxHRnPxmBI
Snoopy | Be My Valentine – A Home Made Valentine | Videos for Kids | Movies for Kids (yr 4-6)

Vampirina | Vee Is For Valentine | Clip – YouTube (2:11)https://youtu.be/ibR2BprqAaEVampirina | Vee Is For Valentine | Clip from Disney Junior Canada. (yr 5-6)

Valentines, ESL/English lesson for children or beginners – YouTube (9:35)https://youtu.be/VpvYd9djq38This is a children’s English lesson for Valentine’s Day. (yr 5-6)

ESLpodTV Lesson 32 – A Valentine Story – YouTube (2:40) https://youtu.be/XjwLa_EenvoA Valentine’s Day story of a young man in love whose passion is thwarted by an evil old crone. (yr 5-6)

Amelia Bedelia First Valentine Book – YouTube (10:27) https://youtu.be/ioYdQLF-BdwIn this video we present one of our Valentines Books for Kids, Amelia Bedelia First Valentine book read aloud by Beth with Happy Cultivated. – Learn figurative speech. (yr 5-6)

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch – Storyline (11:59) https://youtu.be/AGAS_Aj85cAMr. Hatch is a drab, predictable gentleman who leads a painfully ordered and uninteresting life. One Valentine’s Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch with a note that reads, “Somebody loves you.” (yr 5-6) Teacher’s Guide

Speaking

ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: Valentine’s Dayhttp://www.esldiscussions.com/v/valentines_day.html

Speak in pairs or groups, mix the questions and leave out the ones that do not suit your group (yr 5-6)

Worksheets

3 Valentines Day Worksheets for that Special Classroom – ALL ESLhttps://allesl.com/valentines-day-worksheets/Who is that special classroom you want to treat with Valentines Day worksheets? From writing poetry to finding Valentines Day vocabulary in a word search puzzle, here are some fun Valentines Day worksheets.

Self-study lessons and classroom resources about Valentine A page with excellent materials (yr 3-6)

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9th March 202125th May 2023

Spring is here! 1-6

A Theme Page about Spring with songs, vocabulary, reading and listening activities for elementary students (A1), year 1-6 in Sweden

Teaching Tips

The best outdoor ESL games for SPRING! – YouTube (7:46)https://youtu.be/agJyPxw4zvQIt’s finally spring! Take advantage of the weather and take your students outside to burn off some energy and learn English in the process! In this video, you get games and activities to do outside the classroom!

Warm-up

Watch This Satisfying Timelapse of Spring Flowers Blooming | Mental Flosshttps://youtu.be/26-n-HMY5x4Watch This Satisfying Timelapse of Spring Flowers Blooming (yr 1-6)

Spring is here. Poem/song/gestures – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_SINtuFOqik“Spring is here” is a poem for kids. There are added gestures and song. Literacy. (yr 1-3)

Arrival of Spring: 5 Amazing Facts – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/hrZh8mtoMG4Spring is the most amazing season. This video shows 5 amazing facts about this season in a fun way. (yr 2-6)

Spring is Here Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Qhv29_M-P5Q

In the Spring is Here Song, a squirrel, a turtle, baby birds, and other forest animals sing about the coming of spring. From Lost in the Woods: The Movie (yr 2-6)

More Songs

English Time Songs, Spring Is Here – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/I4LPLGwFb-A

This is one of the 60 songs from English-Time. (yr 1-2)

Spring Song for Kids – Spring is HERE by ELF Learning – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_ZXdJ46IX0I

A song about Spring. What do we see, hear, smell and feel? A great song for teaching about senses. Nice little twist at the end as well. (yr 2-4)

SPRING – Lyric Video by Musical Playground (Spring Song) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/zDxM1Lyywus

A fun catchy song all about the wonders of Spring. (yr 2-4)

The Month of March | Calendar Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/lZ05Pdq1QXE

This March calendar song teaches about the month of March. Sing along and learn that March is the 3rd month of the year. Learn how to spell March. March has 31 days. We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. (yr 2-4)

April | Springtime Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/LKpB8v3Ndz8

Sing into spring and the month of April as we celebrate all the special qualities of April. Raindrops flow and flowers grow in this fun calendar song for the month of April. (yr 2-4)

Spring Songs for Children – Spring is Here with Lyrics – Kids Songs by The Learning Station – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/DobrRgD5aOU

Popular children’s dance song about spring, (yr 2-4)

Spring Arrival | Song for Kids by Little Fox – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/-7L0OxixbgA?t=14

Little Fox – Stories & Songs for English Learners. All the birds have come again, Hear the happy chorus (yr 2-4)

Spring Songs for Children – Hungry Caterpillar with Lyrics – Kids Songs by The Learning Station – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_-gNaNOWdg8?t=14

Popular children’s spring activity song, “Hungry Caterpillar” with lyrics. (yr 3-4)

Vocabulary

Spring cards (Images – Set 1) – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/spring_cards_images_-_set_1/spring-beginner-prea1/67888Cards to learn some vocabulary related to spring. – ESL worksheets (yr 1-2)

What can you see in Spring – YouTube (2:11)https://youtu.be/q2mt99pRL4I

Audiobook, Read-Aloud of the book What Can You See in Spring (yr 1-3)

Spring vocabulary, seasons, ESL – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/nOqlvHhY284

Spring Vocabulary, read, write and draw words related to the spring season. March, April, May. Suitable for ESL students (yr 1-3)

Spring – ESL Picture Vocabularyhttps://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/seasons/spring/picture-vocabulary.htmlA free online Picture Dictionary with a Matching Quiz and a Word Search Puzzle (yr 2-6)

Spring English Vocabulary | English Wordlist | – YouTube (9:28)https://youtu.be/FpRCs06FJVsHello and welcome back to LearningEnglishPRO! In today’s English lesson, we will be taking a look at lots of interesting English vocabulary relating to the season of SPRING!

Spring – English Vocabulary – YouTube (3:24)https://youtu.be/ZEb1GsqxhZc

Learn how to talk about spring in this video. Enrich your English vocabulary with new words. (yr 5-6)

Spring Rhymes Worksheethttps://bogglesworldesl.com/worksheets/spring_rhymes.htmlFind rhyming words that match the clues: (yr 5-6)

Lesson Plans

Signs of spring | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBChttps://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/signs-springThis activity is for young learners living in northern hemisphere countries where it is currently spring, and is especially useful to see how nature comes to life in this season. (yr 2-3)

Spring Lesson | ESL Resourcehttp://www.elcivics.com/esl/spring-lesson-1.htmlSpring is the season after winter and before summer. In spring, flowers bloom, plants sprout, and trees get leaves. – Simple sentences with pictures. Activities available below. (yr 4-5).

Reading

The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Read Aloud Picture Book – YouTube (4:02)https://youtu.be/btFCtMhF3iI

Ms. Linda reads the all-time classic picture book about a little caterpillar with a big appetite. (yr 2-3)

Video Book with Narration – I See Spring – YouTube (1:22)https://youtu.be/17JQ5x_PAjo

From rain and puddles to flowers and bugs, the wonders of spring are all around us! English narration by Jesse Vernon. (yr 2-3)

Springtime – YouTube (3:29)https://youtu.be/pfEnO35ynGo

A vocabulary presentation for ESL students on the theme of springtime. (yr 2-4)

Welcome Back Spring! | Spring read aloud books for kids | Sing-Along – YouTube (4:14)https://youtu.be/Aof4SeemEwE

Fly through the sky with Flitzy the butterfly as she welcomes back the plants and animals of spring! (yr 3-4)

Spring Is Here Story | Classroom Story for ESL – YouTube – YouTube (1:08)https://youtu.be/m_MxSBjr_K4

Spring Is Here: A story about spring and what happens in spring. What can you hear, see, and smell in spring? (yr 3-4)

Spring Is Here Easyhttps://bogglesworldesl.com/kids_worksheets/SpringIsHereEasy.htmlSpringtime – The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. Snow and ice are melting. Spring is here. (yr 4-6)Harder version

What is Spring?http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Spring/WhatIsSpring.aspx?age=ks2A text and image to learn about the meteorological spring. Find more to read in the links on the left (yr 4-6)

Spring-in full swing – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/spring-in_full_swing/spring-elementary-a1/49375Four exercises to speak on the topic “Spring”. Key is included. – ESL worksheets (yr 4-6)

Spring Is Coming – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/spring_is_coming/spring-elementary-a1/46248Five exercises on the topic “Spring”. – ESL worksheets – Reading Comprehension worksheet (yr 4-6)

Spring – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/spring/spring-elementary-a1/15524Seven exercises on the topic “Spring”: learn the poem, speak about special features of the spring months, choose the words and flowers to describe spring, arrange the words in the lines in the correct order to read the poem, fill in the verbs in the correct form. Thank you!!! – ESL worksheets (yr 5-6)

Viewing

The Very Hungry Caterpillar-Puppet Show – YouTube (6:25)https://youtu.be/nKKdwGwOlK8

Two girls A.R. and G.H., ages 9 and 11, took my puppet workshop. After graduating from the advanced level they performed The Very Hungry Caterpillar all on their own without any help. A.R. plays the caterpillar and the butterfly. G.H. handled all the props. (yr 1-3)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Animated Stories – YouTube (4:33)https://youtu.be/4_p4b3tALh0

The colorful story of Caterpillar who’s very very hungry, Caterpillar and Butterfly Story. English Stories | By TinyDreams Kids (yr 3-4)

Seasons for ESL Learners –Learn Why We Have Summer, Fall, Spring and Winter – YouTube (4:44) https://youtu.be/qCdv4d6jQZw

Learn Why We Have Summer, Fall, Spring and Winter, A pedagogical presentation (yr 5-6)

Speaking

ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: SPRINGhttp://www.esldiscussions.com/s/spring.htmlESL Discussions: Free worksheet and online activity on Spring. (yr 6)

Worksheets

8 spring worksheets for YLs – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/8_spring_worksheets_for_yls/present-simple-spring/67011Eight differentiated spring worksheets for young learners. There are vocabulary and grammar (there is/are) worksheets & two-word searches. – ESL worksheets (yr 2-3)

Welcome Spring! – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/welcome_spring/spring-elementary-a1/66880Six poems about spring. Key is included. – ESL worksheets (yr 3-4)

SPRING Vocabulary (Wordsearch puzzle) – English ESL Worksheets for distance learning and physical classroomshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/spring_vocabulary_wordsearch_puzzle/spring-beginner-prea1/67687Find the words in the wordsearch puzzle. – ESL worksheets (yr 3-5)

Spring Flowers vocabulary for kids learning English | Printable resourceshttp://www.anglomaniacy.pl/springFlowersPrintables.htmBrowse, download and print resources designed for learning and practising English words related to the theme Spring Flowers: anemone, bluebell, crocus, daffodil, daisy, freesia, iris, lilac, lily, snowdrops, tulip, violet. Our printables are in pdf format. (yr 3-6)

Springhttp://busyteacher.org/19657-spring.htmlThis worksheet contains vocabulary related to spring. In exercise 1 students have to match the words and the pictures, in exercise 2 they have to find some other spring words in the wordsearch (yr 4-6)

Interactive

Spring worksheets and online exerciseshttps://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/SpringSpring worksheets and online exercises – drag and drop, fill in

More Materials

Spring – ESL Vocabulary, Quizzes and Worksheetshttps://www.esolcourses.com/topics/spring.htmlFree Online English Lessons on The Theme of Spring and Spring Events

Springtimehttps://www.macmillanenglish.com/se/blog-resources/article/springtimeAn infographic on spring idioms with accompanying teaching ideas. – Click on the links above the infographic image to download. (yr 4-6)

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26th May 202015th August 2023

Summer, 1-6

A Theme Page about Summer with songs, vocabulary, reading and listening activities for elementary students (A1), year 1-6 in Sweden.

NB! I find that some links take too long to open in Edge but do well in Chrome.

Warm-Up

Despicable Me 2 2013 In The Summertime – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/h1dKiI5UKvIDespicable Me 2 2013 In The Summertime

Songs

Summer Song for Children | Simple Song for Kids Learning English – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/RKuOdbBmA7I

Learn this with little kids during my English lessons as we head closer into summertime and summer vacation.(yr 1-2)

Summer Summer Song for Kids | The Singing Walrus – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/mVhh0oATqBI The Singing Walrus presents “The Summer Song”, a funky summertime song for young children. (yr 1-2)

Fun Summer Song – I Love Summer – Seasons Song by ELF Learning – ELF Kids Videos – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/DfHWc6-xuE4

A fun, energetic song about summer (yr 2-4)

Frozen “In Summer” song — Official | HD – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/UFatVn1hP3o

(yr 3-5) …

FUNNY SONG #5: Please Don’t Pee in the Pool! – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/P5om694_E-Y

A funny song for kids and teens (yr 2-6)

Boom Chicka Boom ? Summer Dance Song for Kids ? Brain Breaks ? Kids Songs by The Learning Station – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/hfZ-438DrIs

Boom Chicka Boom Summer Songs for Kids by The Learning Station: Your kids will love this silly song for children; summer dance (yr 3-6)

KIDZ BOP Kids – Uptown Funk (Official Music Video) [KIDZ BOP 28] – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ohqYQG-TIas

Music video of the KIDZ BOP Kids performing “Uptown Funk” from KIDZ BOP 28! ? (yr 4-6)

DJ Sven – Holiday rap (Lyrics) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/OHkqCvQIZpk

A very fast rap song; you could change the speed to .75 (yr 5-6) …

Vocabulary

Summer Vocabulary ESL – YouTube (4:41)https://youtu.be/H78LRzQYo_s

Learn summer vocabulary words in British English.
Suitable for ESL students and children learning how to read and write. (yr 1-3)

Summer Holidays | ESL Vocabulary Games for Kids – YouTube (5:47)https://youtu.be/jyJG_wB_YSgPlay games and learn the correct pronunciation of summer holiday vocabulary. In under 6 minutes, (yr 2-4)

Summer Vacation Story – YouTube (2:52)https://youtu.be/8k6CGviKWkw

A story about summer and what you can do during summer vacation (yr 2-4)

Beach and summer holidays vocabulary in English for kids – YouTube (10:34)https://youtu.be/GXXPxP5NUSMBeach and summer holidays vocabulary in English for kids with a lot of words related to this topic through pictures and drawings for kids. (yr 3-5)

Summer vocabulary for kids learning English | Vocabulary quizhttps://anglomaniacy.pl/summerQuiz.htm#gamesIf kids are new to the topic, or if they need some help with their spelling, introduce the vocabulary by using our Vocabulary Words list before playing the game. (yr 3-4)

Summer vacation vocabulary. What do you do in the summer? – YouTube (0:57)https://youtu.be/9J-6PLt9cbk🔴 Learn Summer vocabulary and summer activities.🔴 (yr 3-5)

English for Beginners – Summer Vocabulary Word Listhttps://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/seasons/summer/picture-quiz.htmlAn easy esl vocabulary lesson for adults and kids about summertime. (yr 3-6)

Holiday time – YouTube (1:01)https://youtu.be/oRqnehY_grUIn this video, the children tell us about their summer holidays (yr 3-5)

My Summer Vacation – YouTube (5:17)https://youtu.be/V_BnhRJmxtA

Learn how to talk about your summer vacation / holiday in English – Also under Reading (yr 4-5)

Summer Vacation Vocabulary | Summer Holiday | English Vocabulary – YouTube (2:49)https://youtu.be/LKQJxocMRQc🌊 Summer Vacation VocabularyIn this video, you will learn summer vacation vocabulary with pictures. Enjoy learning (yr 4-6)

English Vocabulary with Pictures: Summer – YouTube (3:28)https://youtu.be/Cenu7yRK7AY

Today you’ll learn some English vocabulary related to summer and hot weather, with pictures to help you remember the words. (yr 5-6)

Lesson Plans

ESL Beaches Lessonhttps://www.elcivics.com/esl/beaches/lesson-1.htmlPictures with simple sentences and some downloadable activities (yr 3-5), also in Summer Vacation
Yards Lesson

Reading

My summer holiday. My summer vacation. Summer vocabulary. – YouTube (2:50)https://youtu.be/sUfEIgLvqLI🔴 Learn how to talk about you summer vacation / holiday in English (yr 4-6)

My Summer Vacation – YouTube (5:17)https://youtu.be/V_BnhRJmxtALearn how to talk about your summer vacation/holiday in English – Subtitles. – Also under Vocabulary (yr 4-5)

Elementary English Reading – Planning a Holidayhttps://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/elementary-course/travel-and-holidays/travel-and-holidays-reading.htmlA free online lesson to practice scanning a text for information. (yr 5-6)

Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day? Let’s Explore Some Summer Vocabulary | English with a Twisthttp://englishwithatwist.com/2015/06/29/shall-i-compare-thee-to-a-summers-day-lets-explore-some-summer-vocabulary/A text to learn summer vocabulary in context (yr 6)

Listening

Listen, learn and teach English for elementary and pre-intermediate English learnershttps://www.podcastsinenglish.com/pages1/level1.shtml Find #88 Beside the Seaside and #151 Creepy-Crawlies for summer listening with activities (yr 5-6)

Speak English Now with teacher Georgiana: #097 What to do during  the Summer Vacation ESL (15:00)https://speakenglishpodcast.libsyn.com/097-what-to-do-during-the-summer-vacation-eslHello, everybody! I am Georgiana your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! (yr 5-6)

Viewing

Peppa Pig Episodes – Summer compilation Peppa Pig Official – YouTube (15:00)https://youtu.be/g4z8bqTpA70

Enjoy the summer sunshine with Peppa Pig and friends! (yr 3-4)

Holiday Story for Kids from Steve and Maggie | Speaking Stories Wow English TV – YouTube (7:19)https://youtu.be/K7ZJp63pYL0

Steve is going to the airport to catch a plane with Maggie. Steve needs to hurry up, because he doesn’t want to be late (yr 3-4) Also from Steve and Maggie: Summer Holiday (11:40) Hide and Seek (10:48)

Kid President’s 5 Things That Make Summer Awesome – YouTube (3:16)https://youtu.be/4MlZR691of0

It’s SUMMERTIME! Summertime is awesome, but unfortunately not for everyone. – Fast with subtitles (yr 5-6)

Hot Hot Hot | Summer Compilation! | Mr. Bean Official – YouTube (9:55)https://youtu.be/5NJFwDyzSag

Mr Bean loves summer – whether it’s a nice swim or getting a tan! – Watch and tell, write or narrate the story (yr 4-6)

Worksheets

Summer vocabulary for kids learning English | Printable resourceshttps://anglomaniacy.pl/summerPrintables.htmBrowse, download and print resources designed for learning and practising English words related to the theme Summer: ball, crab, hat, hot, ice cream, sandcastle, shell, sun, sunflower, sunglasses, tent, umbrella. (yr 2-4)

Summer Worksheethttps://busyteacher.org/5194-summer-worksheet.htmlSummer vocabulary for beginners. Containing a picture dictionary and a word search puzzle. (yr 2-3)

Summer Wordsearch Puzzlehttps://busyteacher.org/5733-summer-wordsearch-puzzle.htmlFill fifteen minutes of your lesson with this Summer word search. Students must find 20 different words: backpacking, bikini, beach, berries, gardening, camping, daisy, fan, diving, flowers, (yr 3-6)

Summer at the Seasidehttps://busyteacher.org/6442-summer-at-the-sea-side.htmlThis is a worksheet for elementary students on summer vocabulary. Students are asked to choose a word from the box and write it down under the right picture. (yr 3-6)

New! ESL Vocabulary Worksheetshttps://www.englishwsheets.com/summer.htmlESL Printable Summer Vocabulary Worksheets, Picture Dictionaries, Matching Exercises, Word Search and Crossword Puzzles, (yr 4-6)

Holidays and Leisure Activities Worksheethttps://busyteacher.org/11578-holidays-and-leisure-activities-worksheet.htmlThis is a worksheet for teaching future forms with going to, holidays and leisure activities related vocabulary. (yr 4-6)

Summer Holidayhttps://busyteacher.org/6416-summer-holiday.htmlThis is an enjoyable activity to learn and to practice summer holidays vocabulary. (yr 5-6)

Holidays Elementary Worksheethttps://busyteacher.org/12017-holidays-elementary-worksheet.htmlThis is a pretty simple worksheet for teaching or revising holidays-related vocabulary at elementary level. (yr 3-5) A Wonderful Summer Last Summer Holidays

Speaking

ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: SUMMERhttps://www.esldiscussions.com/s/summer.htmlESL Discussions: Free worksheet and online activity on Summer. – Questions to discuss in pairs or small groups (yr 5-6)

Writing

Informal Letter to a Friend Inviting for Summer Vacation in English – MyEnglishTeacher.eu Bloghttps://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/letter-to-a-friend-inviting-for-summer-vacation/

Example of an informal letter to invite a friend for a summer vacation: Dear Patricia, I hope you are well. Are you looking forward to the summer holiday? Warning for ads. Mercury ReaderTo clean the page, use

Summer Magnetic Poetry (FREE Template and Tutorial) | Shake Up Learninghttps://shakeuplearning.com/blog/summer-magnetic-poetry-free-template-and-tutorialGrab a copy of one my magnetic poetry templates AND learn how to create and revise these on your own with my FREE Mini-Course: How to Create Magnetic Poetry

Games

New! 10 Summer Classroom Activities and Games – Great for ESL Lessons! | Koreabridgehttps://koreabridge.net/post/10-summer-classroom-activities-and-games-%E2%80%93-great-esl-lessons-mondoTo help with that I’d like to share 10 Summer Activities you can do in your class. Keep students engaged with plenty of games and movement-based activities.

7 ESL Summer Lesson Plan Ideas ☀️ – Premier TEFLhttps://premiertefl.com/7-esl-summer-lesson-plan-ideas/

Now with summer in full swing, these warmer months provide the perfect time to ‘heat up’ the classroom with these fun and adaptable ESL summer lesson plans.

Holiday Board Gamehttps://busyteacher.org/11686-holiday-board-game.htmlThis colourful board game is designed to create conversation about holidays and includes a variety of question structures. (yr 5-6)

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