The world needs BEES and there's been a lot of buzz about them lately! Did you know that in North America, one third of the food we consume wouldn't exist without bees and other pollinators?
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
June Suggested Topics and Themes
The world needs BEES and there's been a lot of buzz about them lately! Did you know that in North America, one third of the food we consume wouldn't exist without bees and other pollinators?
Unfortunately, the global population of bees and other key pollinators is dropping dramatically and scientists are struggling to understand the causes, impacts and potential solutions. A great thing to get your ESL students talking about might be the sort of changes that are affecting the bee population (e.g., loss of habitat, pesticides and even viruses)!
Monday, May 6, 2024
Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, May12th marks a special appreciation day for mothers! Get your students talking about the roles of mothers in the family and in society as well as the modern history behind this well-known celebration.
RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR ESL STUDENTS AROUND THE TOPIC MOTHER'S DAY:
EL Civics: Mother's Day picture vocabulary lesson with activitiesDLTK-Holidays: Mother's Day worksheets
Jennifer ESL: A mini video lesson on Mother's Day
ESL Fast: Mother's Day short reading/listening
History: The history of Mother's Day - video
Ellii: Podcast and follow up worksheets on Mother's Day membership site
ESL Holiday Lessons: Mother's Day reading with follow up activities
My English Page: Mother idioms
ESOL Courses: Online Mother's Day reading and activities
ESL Discussions: Discussion questions on Mothers
Learning English With Michelle: Mother's Day songs and poems with follow up activities
Mother's Day Celebration: Mother's Day poems
See What Moms Really Want for Mother's Day by Plum District (Infographics Archive)
Monday, April 8, 2024
Earth Day - Suggested Themes and Topics!
Earth Day, not to be confused with Earth Hour, is an annual environmental event held on April 22nd. Worldwide celebrations and campaigns are held to honor our mother Earth and to create an awareness of key global issues our planet is facing today. Get your students to learn more about Earth Day here and have them talk about the world around them and what we can all do to help preserve and protect it for future generations!
RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR ESL STUDENTS AROUND THE TOPIC OF EARTH DAY:
Bogglesworld ESL: A word building activity on the words Earth DayMy English Page: Reading comprehension activity on Earth Day
Earth Day: A reading on the history of the first Earth Day
History: Earth Day videos and articles
The Holiday Zone: Activities and worksheets on Earth Day
ESL Discussions: Discussion questions around the topic "Earth"
Ellii: Earth Day lesson plan with activities
ESL Holiday Lessons: Earth Day reading with follow up activities
EL Civics: Earth Day picture vocabulary lesson
Little Explorers: Quiz on Earth Day using first letters
English Exercises: Earth Day vocabulary activity
LHRIC: Earth Day fill in the blanks quiz
Teach-Nology: Earth Day worksheets and activities
ESL Flow: Environmental issues and problems lesson plans and worksheets
Breaking News English: Reading lessons around the topic of the environment
DLTK-Kids: Earth Day songs, poems and quotes
Little Explorers: Quiz on Earth Day using first letters
English Exercises: Earth Day vocabulary activity
LHRIC: Earth Day fill in the blanks quiz
Teach-Nology: Earth Day worksheets and activities
ESL Flow: Environmental issues and problems lesson plans and worksheets
Breaking News English: Reading lessons around the topic of the environment
DLTK-Kids: Earth Day songs, poems and quotes
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Happy International Women's Day!
International Women's Day is March 8th! This year's theme, Inspire Inclusion, encourages pledging towards women and girls worldwide to help them achieve their ambitions and to lessen the gap between gender inequality. Various events and traditions will be taking place to honour and celebrate women's rights and achievements worldwide. Take the time to explore this global event with your ESL students and get them talking about the progress made, as well as the struggles that many women still face today.
RECOMMENDED LINKS AROUND THE TOPIC OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY:
5 Minute English: Vocabulary and grammar exerciseESL Video: Video with comprehension questions on IWD
Women in World History: Reading about the past and the present
Have Fun With Your English: IWD Poem (video and script) by Maya Angelou
BBC: An interactive quiz on women's rights in British history
News In Levels: International Women's Days - Listening and vocabulary
ESL Holiday Lessons: A reading with follow up activities on IWD
My English Pages: Vocabulary related to women rights and equality
My English Papers: Seven Women Who Changed the World - reading
The Holiday Spot: A crossword puzzle on IWD with answers
ISL Collective: Worksheets on IWD donation site
International Women's Day: Resources for International Women's Day
Monday, February 5, 2024
February is Here!
February is a busy month providing ESL teachers with lots of planning topics. Be sure to check out February Topics and Themes and follow ESL Made Easy for weekly posts on some of them. One fun topic is Valentine's Day coming up on February 14th. The days leading up to it can be a good time to talk about other topics such symbols and customs, love and relationships and special gifts such as chocolate and roses. February is also Black History month which is observed not only in Canada, but in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. It is a special month to honour the experiences and legacies of those who became an important part of black history.
Other mentionables are Canada Flag Day, President's Day, and Levi Strauss's Birthday!
Black History Month: Recommended Sites for Your ESL Students!
February is Black History month in Canada, the U.S., and the United Kingdom. Be sure to get your ESL students learning more about the activities, events, and the important figures in black history.
See recommended links on Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement here.
RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR TOPICS AROUND BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
ESL-Library: Activities and worksheets for Black History Month membership site
Please send us any of your suggested topics, links or ideas around Black History Month!
Monday, January 15, 2024
Civil Rights Day
January 15th is Civil Rights Day in the United States. It is a day to celebrate and honor all those who took part in the American Civil Rights Movement (video) in the 1960's. It also celebrates the contributions of activist Martin Luther King, Jr., who was well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation and to promote black equality in the United States and globally.
RECOMMENDED MOVIE: THE HELP
Recommended for: High Intermediate/Advanced Students
An aspiring author during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
Listen to Martin Luther King's Famous Speech "I Have a Dream" - Have your students take notes and then discuss as a class.
RECOMMENDED ESL LINKS AROUND THE TOPIC OF 'CIVIL RIGHTS':
ESL Printables: Teaching civil rights worksheets - membership site
LOC: Civil Rights lesson plans
ESL Library: Martin Luther King Jr, Reading and Comprehension - membership site
Quizlet: Civil Rights Movement vocabulary flashcards
ISL Collective: Civil Rights Movement worksheet (reading and vocabulary)
ESL Library: Martin Luther King Jr, Reading and Comprehension - membership site
Quizlet: Civil Rights Movement vocabulary flashcards
ISL Collective: Civil Rights Movement worksheet (reading and vocabulary)
ESL Holiday Lessons: Martin Luther King Day reading and activities
English Online: A reading on the Civil Rights Movement with vocabulary
English Exercises: A listening and vocabulary exercise "Ruby Bridges Goes to School"
ESOL Courses: A lesson with activities on Rosa Parks
Discovery Education: Lesson plan on the Civil Rights Movement
English Online: A reading on the Civil Rights Movement with vocabulary
English Exercises: A listening and vocabulary exercise "Ruby Bridges Goes to School"
ESOL Courses: A lesson with activities on Rosa Parks
Discovery Education: Lesson plan on the Civil Rights Movement
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