Month At A Glance

Here are some suggested topics (some leaning more towards North American culture) for monthly curriculum planning or for a quick idea. These topics can be supported with easy to find authentic material online, in newspapers, flyers, magazines or on TV.

Be sure to check out our EASY CLASSROOM TEMPLATES by ESL Made Easy to help with your planning.

Topics

The History and Importance of the Labour Movement

Back to School – schedules and routines

Introductions – All About Me

English Learning Goals

Mental Health – The Prevention of Suicide

Positive vs. Negative Thinking

Celebrating Grandparents

Keeping Your Brain Fit

The History of Ice Cream

All about the Autumn Equinox

Fall Clothing

Fall Weather

The Biography of Terry Fox

Facts of the Heart

The Benefits of Coffee

The Changing Face of Public Libraries

 

Awareness Days/Events

International Labour Day – Sept 2nd

World Suicide Prevention Day – Sept 10th

A Day of Remembrance – Sept 11th

Positive Thinking Day – Sept 13th

National Grandparents Day Sept 13th – The United States

World Alzheimer’s Day – Sept 21st

National Ice Cream Cone Day – Sept 22nd

Autumn Equinox – Sept 22nd

Terry Fox Run – Sept 24th – Canada

World Heart Day – Sept 29th

International Coffee Day – Sept 29th