Learn the Calendar! Our New 'Months of the Year' Activity is Here! 🗓️
- Cool English
- Oct 14
- 2 min read
Hey Cool English Teachers!
This week, we're excited to launch a foundational vocabulary set that every student needs: The Months of the Year! Perfect for beginner to intermediate learners, this comprehensive activity is designed to make learning the calendar engaging, contextual, and fun. Beyond Rote Memorization
We all know that just memorizing the 12 months isn't enough. Students need to understand them in context. This activity connects each month to the real world, including holidays, seasons, and common events. Through interactive exercises, students will associate months with celebrations like Halloween in October, Valentine's Day in February, and the start of a new school year in September. A Year's Worth of Fun Activities!
This isn't just a simple lesson; it's a complete, feature-packed module designed to ensure your students truly master the vocabulary. Here's a look at what's inside:
Learn One-by-One & Flash Cards: Introduce each month with clear definitions, images, and audio.
Story Choices: Students complete a story by placing the months in the correct blanks, reinforcing their understanding of the calendar year.
Video Clips: Fun clips from popular cartoons and media help students practice their listening skills and hear the months used in natural conversation.
Definition Review Game: A super fun, competitive game show-style review that's perfect for a whole-class activity!
Open Questions: Encourage students to speak and write about their own experiences, like their favorite month or their birthday.
Auto-Grading Test & PDF: Wrap up the lesson with a comprehensive test, and use the downloadable PDF for homework or in-class review.
This multi-faceted approach ensures that students can recognize, understand, and use the months of the year confidently. Ready to bring the calendar to life in your classroom? Click the link below to get started!
Happy teaching!
- The Cool English Team ✨
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