Weather & Seasons Vocabulary

What’s the weather like today? Our Weather & Seasons lesson in the Word Bank section introduces young learners to vocabulary they can use to describe all kinds of weather as well as the four seasons.

In this 9-page English lesson, students will see both noun forms for each season (e.g., summer / summertime). They will also learn the different parts of speech that weather words can take (e.g., I don’t like the rain / It’s a rainy day / It’s raining). (more…)

Weather & Seasons

Everyone needs to know how to talk about the weather. In the NEW Weather & Seasons lesson in our Word Bank section, we introduce young learners to vocabulary they can use to describe all kinds of weather. They’ll also learn about the four seasons!

In this English lesson, we were sure to include as many of the variations that students will encounter as possible. For example, we include both noun forms of the seasons (e.g., summer / summertime). We also mention the different parts of speech that weather words can take (e.g., I don’t like the rain; It’s a rainy day; It’s raining). (more…)

How to Make a Paper Snowflake

The holiday season is upon us! Whether or not you live in a country that’s cold this time of year, snow is forever linked to Christmas because of the many Christmas carols and movies of Santa Claus in the North Pole. Paper snowflakes, hanging from the ceiling or taped onto windows, are a common sight!

Have you ever made paper snowflakes with your students or children? I remember doing this activity in class every year as an elementary school student, and I’ve also done this craft many times with my students. It’s a fun, easy way to decorate a home or classroom for Christmas, and because of the listening involved (following instructions), it can be educational, too.

Print out the handout (optional) and read the instructions out loud as your students follow along (more…)