Crimson leaves drift down, chilly breezes swirl, and pandemonium ensued last week with the shift in clocks – signaling one undeniable fact: Thanksgiving is approaching swiftly!
We’ve got a bunch of fun and educational activities to sprinkle some holiday magic into your ESL classes. From crafting adorable turkey pen pots and exploring colors with leaf-rubbing art to reading interactive stories about the celebrations, these ideas are all about making English skills bloom in a festive setting. Let’s create some memorable learning moments together!
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1. Turkey pen pot craft project
Looking for an engaging craft project that students will cherish for months or even years? This delightful turkey pen holder activity incorporates a Thanksgiving theme, providing an enjoyable way for students to reinforce their understanding of the days of the week (or any other topic!) whenever they use their desk.
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2. Handprint Turkeys
It's straightforward yet impactful! Encourage your students to trace around their hands or create a handprint with paint, transforming it into a whimsical turkey artwork. This not only serves as a swift craft activity to conclude your lesson but also offers an excellent opportunity to revisit the concept of body parts!
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3. Gratitute tree
For your more advanced students, create a tree using construction paper or on your virtual whiteboard. Guide them in expressing their gratitude by writing down things they are thankful for on the leaves.
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4. Thankful poetry
Assist your students in creating a brief poem expressing their gratitude. Beginners may begin with a straightforward acrostic or shape poem, while more proficient students can compose their own limericks or sonnets!
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5. Leaf rubbing art
Encourage your students to venture outdoors and engage in a delightful leaf rubbing art activity, exploring the diverse textures of nature! While crafting exquisite leaf imprints, they can enhance their learning by labeling colors and shapes, seamlessly incorporating vocabulary into their creative journey.
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6. Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
Instructing about directions or spatial prepositions? Engage in an enjoyable activity by concealing Thanksgiving-themed items throughout your teaching environment. This could include your physical classroom, your students' homes (encourage parents to assist in hiding items before class), your virtual whiteboard platform, or an online learning environment like the Koala Go playground area.
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7. Thank you cards
Express your gratitude in a meaningful way with a personalized, handmade card. Enhance your letter-writing abilities while unleashing your creativity! Add a touch of autumn to your cards by embellishing them with images of leaves, acorns, pinecones, or corn to create a festive atmosphere.
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8. Leaf collage
A fantastic outdoor pursuit for children with a penchant for adventures is gathering leaves, small stones, twigs, acorns, and other natural treasures to create a Thanksgiving-themed collage or adorn their rooms. Employ a situational learning approach to enhance students' English proficiency within the context of discussing the items they've gathered, describing their artistic creations, and providing instructions.
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We hope you've found enough motivation to bring innovation to your classroom. May this special occasion be a time to connect with your students and remind them of all that we have to be thankful for!
