http://busyteacher.org/ ru December - BusyTeacher: Free Printable Worksheets For Busy Teachers Like YOU! DataLife Engine http://busyteacher.org/14220-a-new-year-letter.html http://busyteacher.org/14220-a-new-year-letter.html This is an actual worksheet for developing reading and writing skills. Students are to read and correct the mistakes. It helps to teach children to be honest, kind and attentive to people. It is very interesting and instructive. Thank you very much. :)]]> didarka Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:03:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14201-movie-worksheet-arthur-christmas.html http://busyteacher.org/14201-movie-worksheet-arthur-christmas.html This is a worksheet based on the movie "Arthur Christmas". There are four activities to do during and after watching: writing names of the characters, true/false statements, drawing a map of Arthur's way to England and a discussion of the best episodes ...]]> tatyana.anokhina.7 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:11:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14190-christmas-vocabulary.html http://busyteacher.org/14190-christmas-vocabulary.html Christmas vocabulary worksheet - match the words and the pictures. Solution is at the end of the worksheet - print only the first page. It is possible to play bingo with the vocabulary, using the words instead of numbers. This works especially with you ...]]> zebrozebry Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:47:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14165-christmas-picture-story.html http://busyteacher.org/14165-christmas-picture-story.html This is a very simple story where the key nouns are pictures. Students have to read the story by identifying them. There are some questions about the story as well. On the 2nd page you can find the same story without verbs. Students have to fill in the ...]]> judit28 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:13:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14155-shake-up-christmas-by-train.html http://busyteacher.org/14155-shake-up-christmas-by-train.html Christmas song 'Shake up Christmas' is ideal to do just before Christmas. As a warm- up I asked my students what kind of music they listen to and who their favourite singer is. Then there is a short info about the band and one exercise that goes with i ...]]> bellissima Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:03:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14154-how-many-words-can-you-write-with-these-letters.html http://busyteacher.org/14154-how-many-words-can-you-write-with-these-letters.html Students create new words using the letters in "Happy New Year". There are seven columns for them to complete (words with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and six letters). The words can be from different categories or related to a specific topic (i.e. Christmas). Stude ...]]> kimmi Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:02:07 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14148-christmas-vocab-for-beginners.html http://busyteacher.org/14148-christmas-vocab-for-beginners.html A worksheet containing 3 simple exercises usable even with complete beginners.There are 15 vocabulary items (Christmas tree, mistletoe, bells...) to learn, an exercise with pictures to practise them and a few simple sentences to complete (At christmas ...]]> PetraLunakova Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:58:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14146-traditional-christmas-mince-pierecipe.html http://busyteacher.org/14146-traditional-christmas-mince-pierecipe.html Mince pie as part of the Christmas table had long been an English custom. Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without Mince Pies. This worksheet contains illustrated instruction how to make a traditional Christmas Mince Pie. You can cook it with your ...]]> helga-24 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:56:39 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14135-last-christmas-past-simple-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/14135-last-christmas-past-simple-worksheet.html This is a worksheet for teaching Christmas related vocabulary and the past simple tense.There's a brief explanation at the top of the page followed by 2 activities in which students are asked to fill in the blank spaces with the past simple of the verb ...]]> vanda51 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:50:35 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14134-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-song-activity-for.html http://busyteacher.org/14134-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-song-activity-for.html This is a song activity for Christmas. Children's favourite "Santa Claus is coming to town" with a few missing words for children to try and find. It doesn't matter if they find every word, they should sing along as loud as they can! The version of the ...]]> afroditeTM Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:49:57 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14132-gap-fill-to-walking-in-the-air-christmas-song.html http://busyteacher.org/14132-gap-fill-to-walking-in-the-air-christmas-song.html Gap fill to 'Walking in the Air' Christmas song. Students have to fill in the gaps. Here is the song with the full lyrics:Lyrics to Walking In The Air :We're walking in the airWe're floating in the moonlit skyThe people far below are sleeping as we f ...]]> elenabillinghurst Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:47:42 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14130-song-worksheet-white-christmas-by-taylor-swift.html http://busyteacher.org/14130-song-worksheet-white-christmas-by-taylor-swift.html I prepared this worksheet for an adult class, but it can be edited for teenagers as well. I found Taylor Swift's version of this classic very refreshing. Plus, it features very easy vocabulary, so it's ideal as a filler for these days. Enjoy- and may a ...]]> margagracia Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:53:54 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14125-let-it-snow-by-frank-sinatra-tasks-and.html http://busyteacher.org/14125-let-it-snow-by-frank-sinatra-tasks-and.html This worksheet includes all necessary materials for successful learning of the song "Let it snow" by Frank Sinatra: tasks (fill in the gaps, matching) and illustrated vocabulary cards. You may also ask your students to describe the pictures attached t ...]]> Alina Nefedova Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:50:16 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14123-christmas-dominoes.html http://busyteacher.org/14123-christmas-dominoes.html This worksheet can be used as an ice-breaker or a cooler during the lessons before the holidays. Dominoes combine several skills and students have fun while putting them together. Print the cards out and make the students work on them in pairs or group ...]]> marci2pan7 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:47:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14119-mistletoe-and-wine-by-cliff-richards-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/14119-mistletoe-and-wine-by-cliff-richards-worksheet.html Here is a listening worksheet based on the Christmas song MISTLETOE and WINE by Cliff Richard! Students love it, especially before Christmas!! Everything is explained underneath the lyrics. Hope you'll have a great time during the lesson, because it's ...]]> katarzyna.muzyka Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:44:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14065-a-christmas-carol-comprehension-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/14065-a-christmas-carol-comprehension-worksheet.html Following Richard Williams' animated version of 'A Christmas Carol' these two level worksheets focus on the comprehension of the story. For the basic level, students are presented with multiple choice questions. Students also get some ideas to summariz ...]]> Sirc Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:42:43 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14098-what-is-a-santa-claus-by-stan-kenton.html http://busyteacher.org/14098-what-is-a-santa-claus-by-stan-kenton.html This is a spoken song by Stan Kenton about all the tasks of busy Santa Claus. The audio clip can be found on YouTube.Very advisable for teacher to practise listening comprehension in (during) your Christmas lesson. If you don't like the mainstream Chri ...]]> locco65 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:38:30 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14092-christmas-dice.html http://busyteacher.org/14092-christmas-dice.html Three dice for teaching or revising Christmas related vocabulary.Recommended for elementary students who are asked to to roll both dice and then make a sentence by using the picture clue provided.]]> vanda51 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:32:33 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14091-christmas-flashcards-ii.html http://busyteacher.org/14091-christmas-flashcards-ii.html This is a wonderful set of cards for teaching or revising Christmas related vocabulary.They are easily adaptable to any level or age and they can also be used as conversation cards, or classroom posters.]]> vanda51 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:32:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14089-christmas-boardgame.html http://busyteacher.org/14089-christmas-boardgame.html This is a colourful boardgame for teaching or revising Christmas related vocabulary.Students advance on the board with dice and counters when they land on a square they are asked mo make a sentence by using the picture clue given.The game is available ...]]> vanda51 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:31:37 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14087-christmas-pictionary.html http://busyteacher.org/14087-christmas-pictionary.html This is a set of 27 Christmas/winter word cards, which I made to use for a Pictionary game with my students. Sometimes I find that I still have to explain words in Pictionary games with my students (especially if some of the words were just learned), ...]]> mcg2 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:30:33 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14086-christmas-competition.html http://busyteacher.org/14086-christmas-competition.html This is a test that I gave my students to check their knowledge on British and American Christmas traditions as well as the most popular films and songs about Christmas. To prepare the test I used some materials from Busy Teacher and generally from the ...]]> ewaflower Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:29:46 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14085-christmas-in-ireland.html http://busyteacher.org/14085-christmas-in-ireland.html This text is about some traditions connected with X-mas in Ireland. The text has gaps and proper verbs (they are in the box above the text) have to be inserted. Then the Ss are asked to answer the questions. I hope you will enjoy the text as well as yo ...]]> jackofka Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:28:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14084-christmas-in-india.html http://busyteacher.org/14084-christmas-in-india.html This is a worksheet containing info about the X-mas traditions observed in India. First, Ss have to read the text and insert words to replace the pictures. THen they have to decide if the statements following the text are true or false. I hope you will ...]]> jackofka Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:28:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14083-christmas-in-canada.html http://busyteacher.org/14083-christmas-in-canada.html It is a simple text containing information about some interesting traditions connected with X-mas in Canada. First - Ss are asked to read the text and match the numbered paragraph/parts of the text with the pictures below. You may wish to use these pic ...]]> jackofka Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:27:42 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14082-christmas-in-australia.html http://busyteacher.org/14082-christmas-in-australia.html This worksheet contains a text with information about Christmas traditions in Australia. It is a simple matching activity. The Ss have to read the text and match the numbers with the pictures. Then they are asked to use the pictures as prompts to descr ...]]> jackofka Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:26:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14081-christmas-in-england.html http://busyteacher.org/14081-christmas-in-england.html This is an article focusing on the celebration of X-mas in England. It is not only a simple text - Ss have to complete the text with words which are replaced with pictures. Hope you will enjoy. Ss are asked to replace the pictures with the appropriate ...]]> jackofka Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:26:08 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14067-i-believe-in-father-christmas-greg-lake-song.html http://busyteacher.org/14067-i-believe-in-father-christmas-greg-lake-song.html     This is a fairly simple song, which is clearly and slowly sung/spoken.Students listen to the song several times with sheet two, hiding the missing words by folding over the bottom of the sheet.Correct with the full lyrics on sheet o ...]]> peter strugnell Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:18:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14060-christmas-gifts-video-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/14060-christmas-gifts-video-worksheet.html In exercise 1, students discuss some questions about gifts. Then, they watch the first video and answer the questions in exercise 2. After that, they watch the second video and answer the questions in exercise 3. ]]> teacheranapaula Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:11:43 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14056-christmas-classroom-poster.html http://busyteacher.org/14056-christmas-classroom-poster.html This is a classroom poster which can also be used as a study sheet or a picture dictionary for teaching or revising Christmas related vocabulary.Recommended for elementary students but it can easily be adjusted for higher levels.The poster is available ...]]> vanda51 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:44:29 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14055-christmas-matching-activity.html http://busyteacher.org/14055-christmas-matching-activity.html This is a colourful matching activity for teaching Christmas related vocabulary.Recommended for elementary students who are asked to match the words given with the pictures.The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white version.]]> vanda51 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:44:16 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14054-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you.html http://busyteacher.org/14054-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you.html All I want for Christmas is You, sung by Mariah Carey. First, students study the vocabulary related to Christmas, and then complete the song using those words. Students are going to love singing this beautiful song.]]> teacheranapaula Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:44:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14051-christmas-battleship-game.html http://busyteacher.org/14051-christmas-battleship-game.html Like a battleship game, the card on the top is to write your partner's answer when asking the question. The bottom card is used to hide your answers, to let your partner guess on it !]]> gabsun Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:40:56 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14022-last-xmas-by-george-michael.html http://busyteacher.org/14022-last-xmas-by-george-michael.html This is the typical Christmas song "Last Christmas" sang by George Michael. I have jumbled the different parragraphs of the song for the students to listen to it and order the parragraphs. It is very simple and easy to do with your students and mine ha ...]]> anee2 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:32:33 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14020-xmas.html http://busyteacher.org/14020-xmas.html This is the typical Christmas song " Mistletoe and wine" sang by Cliff Richards. You can fill in the missing words and have some fun watching the video from youtube. I will also submit another worksheet attaching the same song but with the intention of ...]]> anee2 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:30:33 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/14010-merry-madagascar.html http://busyteacher.org/14010-merry-madagascar.html This worksheet is for a christmas lesson based on watching a funny and kind christmas cartoon MERRY MADAGASCAR. There you can find plenty of activities, such as answering the questions, saying true or false, correcting the information, filling in the g ...]]> neyirena Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:16:13 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13909-a-christmas-carol-finding-answers-in-the-text.html http://busyteacher.org/13909-a-christmas-carol-finding-answers-in-the-text.html This is a holiday worksheet for Reading Comprehension. It addresses the Common Core Standard RI.1. This is a standard for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. This worksheet asks the student to find specific answers in the text and locate those answers with the a ...]]> JSPeters Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:59:13 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13892-a-christmas-carol-booklet.html http://busyteacher.org/13892-a-christmas-carol-booklet.html A printable simplified story that can be folded into a booklet.Ebenezer Scrooge was a rich, old man. He had a lot of money but no friends. He was very mean, he hated spending money and he hated Christmas. It was Christmas Eve and everyone was shopping ...]]> magulek Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:39:17 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13870-the-story-of-rudolph-the-red-nose-reindeer.html http://busyteacher.org/13870-the-story-of-rudolph-the-red-nose-reindeer.html Ask students to look at the pictures and the word under them. Make sure they understand the meaning of each word before starting to read the text. Explain that they are going to read the story of a very special reindeer called Rudolph. While reading, t ...]]> markus79 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13869-the-names-of-santas-reindeer.html http://busyteacher.org/13869-the-names-of-santas-reindeer.html Ask students to look at each of the eight pictures showing a reindeer that has one of its body parts missing (left/right eye, left/right antler, etc...). Tell them to read sentences 1-8 to find out which reindeer each description refers to. They will t ...]]> markus79 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:49:24 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13728-how-to-reduce-christmas-waste.html http://busyteacher.org/13728-how-to-reduce-christmas-waste.html This is a worksheet which contains a text and accompanying exercises. The text is about ways to reuse and/or recycle things and food used at Christmas. I've used this worksheet to widen the pupils' vocabulary and to practice vocabulary. This worksheet ...]]> JEFFHANGSAROUND Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:46:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13709-jingle-bells.html http://busyteacher.org/13709-jingle-bells.html This is a warmer or a time filler for elementary level ESL students. You could use this worksheet when every one looks forward to the Christmas holidays. "Believe it or not Jingle Bells, one of the most famous American Christmas songs, was originally w ...]]> elina7lina Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:05:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/13651-last-christmas-by-wham.html http://busyteacher.org/13651-last-christmas-by-wham.html This is a song activity with the famous Christmas song by Wham. It's an old song but teenagers know it well. It is a fill-the-gap activity for students from 13 to 18. You can use it as a warming up, a listening, and a way to reflect on similar sounds.]]> lorenzagaleazzi Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:29:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11951-storytelling-christmas-story-the-night-before.html http://busyteacher.org/11951-storytelling-christmas-story-the-night-before.html This worksheet contains a story and a set of pictures that can be used in a Christmas lesson. There is also a lesson plan suggesting how the story can be applied. The lesson is to practise listening and speaking and also familiarise pupils with British ...]]> to suave Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:44:45 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10852-spot-the-differences.html http://busyteacher.org/10852-spot-the-differences.html Find the difference in the two pictures of Frosty, the snowman, taken this winter. Complete the sentences with the given vocabulary. Students read the statement, find the corresponding information in the pictures and complete two gap filling exercises: ...]]> htunde Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:09:24 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10691-clock-coloring-page.html http://busyteacher.org/10691-clock-coloring-page.html You can practice telling time with your students. It is so easy to do it. You can also print a few copies give one to each student as a homework assignment. ]]> n4nath Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:54:19 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10527-christmas-word-search.html http://busyteacher.org/10527-christmas-word-search.html It's an easy way to learn the Christmas vocabulary. This word search puzzle contains 14 words related to Christmas. Hope you find it useful!List of words used in this word search: TREE, CHRISTMAS, SANTA, CLAUS, ELF, GIFT, REINDEER, FAMILY, SACK, TOYS, ...]]> CrisV Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:44:54 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9124-do-you-hear-what-i-hear-by-destinys-child-song.html http://busyteacher.org/9124-do-you-hear-what-i-hear-by-destinys-child-song.html 1. Give out the worksheets to the students.2. Listen to the song and fill in the gaps in the lyrics.3. Check the answers.This is a very nice version of the song and both children and adults like it. You can try singing it as well.]]> diangelo Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:20:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8709-christmas-quiz-vocabulary-practice.html http://busyteacher.org/8709-christmas-quiz-vocabulary-practice.html A simple gap fill worksheet to practice Christmas vocabulary. Vocabulary included: Christmas tree, wreath, bells, candles, mistletoe, Father Christmas, snowman, sleigh, presents, angel, the Three Kings, and ornaments. Answer key included. Suggestions: ...]]> skully29 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:01:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8705-your-christmas-picture.html http://busyteacher.org/8705-your-christmas-picture.html First you get a picture and students have to describe it. The picture is of that a typical white Christmas. Then you ask your students if their Christmas picture matches this picture and they are encouraged to talk about their own Christmas pictures. T ...]]> agrvl Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:57:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8703-christmas-activity-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8703-christmas-activity-worksheet.html A set of Christmas fun activities for elementary students that includes -a letter to Santa Claus-a song(O Christmas Tree)-a snowman poem-drawing and writing exercise-reading activityFor more worksheets visit my personal blog at Enjoy Teaching English]]> Lucia13 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:55:11 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8678-christmas-wordsearch.html http://busyteacher.org/8678-christmas-wordsearch.html With this worksheet my pupils practice the Christmas vocabulary. Find the words in the word search and number the pictures. Words can go horizontally and vertically. When your students are finished, they will need to use the remaining letters to d ...]]> chiaretta59 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:35:55 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8642-i-want-a-hippo-for-christmas.html http://busyteacher.org/8642-i-want-a-hippo-for-christmas.html This is a quick listening exercise for Christmas Lessons. Here you have the lyrics of the funny song "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" (you'll find it easily on Youtube!). Children will have to fill in the blanks (some pictures at the end of the s ...]]> miritasr Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:23:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8621-song-jingle-bell-rock-with-video.html http://busyteacher.org/8621-song-jingle-bell-rock-with-video.html This is a funny way to practice listening at the last days of class before Christmas' holidays. Students will have to fill in the gaps on the lyrics. You can finish the activity with a karaoke contest of the song!]]> mangeles.gonzalez Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:47:35 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8620-song-all-i-want-for-christmas-with-video.html http://busyteacher.org/8620-song-all-i-want-for-christmas-with-video.html This is a funny way to practice listening in the last days of class before Christmas holidays. Students will have to fill in the gaps of the lyrics, sometimes helped by little pictures. A good way to finish the activity is doing a karaoke contest of th ...]]> mangeles.gonzalez Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:46:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8617-the-christmas-story-1.html http://busyteacher.org/8617-the-christmas-story-1.html This power point presentation helps the students to learn the vocabulary and main characters involved in the Christmas story, when baby Jesus was born. After doing a brainstorming activity, students should retell the story and, later on, read it to the ...]]> mangeles.gonzalez Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:41:15 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8564-replace-santa-claus-creative-writing-prompt.html http://busyteacher.org/8564-replace-santa-claus-creative-writing-prompt.html Creative writing prompt:  Invent a fictional character to replace Santa Claus. Describe your character and what he or she would do different. ]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:40:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8556-christmas-mini-book.html http://busyteacher.org/8556-christmas-mini-book.html This is a wonderful mini-book for young students, on Christmas related vocabulary: Santa, Christmas tree, reindeer, gnome, ornaments, gingerbread, stocking and candy cane.Merry Christmas ]]> vanda51 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:05:17 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8555-christmas-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8555-christmas-worksheet.html This is a matching activity for teaching Christmas related vocabulary.Students are asked to read the words and then match them with the pictures.This activity is available in both colour and black and white version.]]> vanda51 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:04:36 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8507-christmas-quiz.html http://busyteacher.org/8507-christmas-quiz.html This is a simple and colourful multiple choice activity, suitable for elementary students, on Christmas related vocabulary.Students are asked to answer the questions by choosing the correct option.This activity is available in both colour and black and ...]]> vanda51 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:54:54 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8464-christmas-flashcards-ii.html http://busyteacher.org/8464-christmas-flashcards-ii.html This a set of high quality flashcards for teaching Christmas related vocabulary: Santa Claus, reindeer, elf, ornaments, Christmas tree, carol, bulb, Christmas lights, presents and much more.They can be used for teaching new vocabulary or as classroom p ...]]> vanda51 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:02:32 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8459-do-they-know-its-christmas.html http://busyteacher.org/8459-do-they-know-its-christmas.html I have expained everything on the worksheet, which is actually an activity, which needs some preparation on the part of the teacher. I'm not sure if this will appeal to you but I wanted to share it with you as something tried, which works and students ...]]> fridaygr Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:59:16 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8451-christmas-mistletoe.html http://busyteacher.org/8451-christmas-mistletoe.html A Christmas tradition in the West is to kiss under a bunch of Mistletoe which is the plant that grows as a parasite on trees such as poplars. It is a symbol of fertility in Paganism and is one of many links between Christian and Pagan traditions.Secre ...]]> Guest User Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:19:45 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8416-christmas-quiz.html http://busyteacher.org/8416-christmas-quiz.html A 20-word-multiple choice Christmas quiz. There are 20 pictures & 20 sentences to complete by choosing one of the three options given. It's a good way to revise vocabulary but also learn about Christmas traditions. The key to the exercise is also i ...]]> dinglesazara Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:06:37 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8415-let-it-snow-frank-sinatra.html http://busyteacher.org/8415-let-it-snow-frank-sinatra.html A nice Christmas song to use a warmer or to conclude a lesson about Christmas. There's the link to the video and the key. You will see that the verses are repeated, the words are not exactly the same!The key is one page 2. Enjoy... and M ...]]> chocolate addict Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:05:04 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8414-christmas-picture-crossword.html http://busyteacher.org/8414-christmas-picture-crossword.html This is an amazing picture crossword for revising Christmas related vocabulary.Students are asked to look at the pictures and complete the crossword puzzle.The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white version and the answer key is also ...]]> vanda51 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:03:33 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8413-christmas-picture-dictionary.html http://busyteacher.org/8413-christmas-picture-dictionary.html A colourful picture dictionary, which can also be used as a classroom poster for teaching Christmas related vocabulary: Santa, presents, carol, sleigh, Christmas lights, Christmas tree and much more. Recommended for elementary students.]]> vanda51 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:03:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8429-if-you-could-buy-one-person-anything-for.html http://busyteacher.org/8429-if-you-could-buy-one-person-anything-for.html Creative writing prompt:  If you could buy one person anything for Christmas, regardless of cost, what would you get them and why? Who would you choose to receive the gift?]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:21:26 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8398-one-type-of-gift-creative-writing-prompt.html http://busyteacher.org/8398-one-type-of-gift-creative-writing-prompt.html Creative writing prompt: What if you were only allowed to receive one type of gift (such as books, computer games, clothes) for Christmas for the rest of your life? What would you choose and why?]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:00:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8378-christmas-word-search.html http://busyteacher.org/8378-christmas-word-search.html A simple word search for Christmas related words. Hope you find it helpful!List of words used in this word search: ORNAMENT, SLEIGH, STOCKING, SANTACLAUS, COOKIES, REINDEER, ELVES, TREE, PRESENTS, JOY, FAMILY, CANDY, CAROLS, BELLS, SNOWMANCreated using ...]]> heklaha Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:02:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8362-christmas-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8362-christmas-worksheet.html An amazing worksheet for teaching Christmas related vocabulary.It includes a picture dictionary which can also be used as a study sheet or classroom poster followed by a wordsearch puzzle .The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white v ...]]> vanda51 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:15:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8360-christmas-wordsearch-puzzle.html http://busyteacher.org/8360-christmas-wordsearch-puzzle.html This is a pretty easy wordsearch puzzle for teaching or revising Christmas related vocabulary.Students are asked to find the words and then match them with the pictures.Suitable for elementary students.]]> vanda51 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:14:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8321-christmas-flashcards.html http://busyteacher.org/8321-christmas-flashcards.html Here's a set of cards for teaching Christmas related vocabulary.Depending on your students' level they can be used in several ways such as memory games, conversation cards, oral test, group work,etc.]]> vanda51 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:58:55 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8320-christmas-boardgame.html http://busyteacher.org/8320-christmas-boardgame.html This is a boardgame for teaching Christmas related vocabulary.Students advance on the board with dice and counters, when they land on a square they must make a sentence using the picture clue provided. The game is flexible enough for different ages and ...]]> vanda51 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:58:32 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8317-christmas-time-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8317-christmas-time-worksheet.html 2 exercises to revise/learn vocabulary on Christmas time. In the 1st one the students have to match 24 words and 24 pictures. In the 2nd one they have to find the Christmas vocabulary in the wordsearch. The key to the exercises is included. The ws can ...]]> dinglesazara Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:56:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8299-why-we-have-winter-ancient-greek-legend.html http://busyteacher.org/8299-why-we-have-winter-ancient-greek-legend.html The Ancient Greek legend on why we have winter, involving Persephone, Hades and Demeter. students will read the story and answer comprehension questions about it. Finally, they will have to write a story why they believe we have winter. It includes eva ...]]> Tishy Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:41:41 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8274-trim-a-tree-treasure-hunt-poem.html http://busyteacher.org/8274-trim-a-tree-treasure-hunt-poem.html This worksheet was kindly provided by Scholastic (can be also downloaded from their website). It is a short poem about a Christmas tree and decorations. Your students can color their page and find all the toys and decorations mentioned in the poem. It ...]]> Ptenez Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:48:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8264-christmas-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8264-christmas-worksheet.html This is a very simple and colourful matching activity for teaching Christmas related vocabulary.Suitable for elementary students who are asked to match the words with the pictures.]]> vanda51 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:37:55 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8220-christmas-matching-activity.html http://busyteacher.org/8220-christmas-matching-activity.html This is a pretty easy matching activity, suitable for elementary students who are asked to read the words and then match them with the pictures.Vocabulary included: Carolers, Holly, Star, Candle,Bell, Fireplace,Reindeer, Candy cane,Santa Claus, Christm ...]]> vanda51 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:03:07 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8198-christmas-picture-dictionary.html http://busyteacher.org/8198-christmas-picture-dictionary.html A very simple picture dictionary for teaching Christmas related vocabulary: bag of toys, bells, bulb, carolers, Christmas tree, presents, Christmas lights, wish list, toys, presents, reindeer,sleigh, Santa Claus, etc ]]> vanda51 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:25:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8196-winter-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8196-winter-worksheet.html A 2-page worksheet for teaching winter related vocabulary.The first page is basically just a picture dictionary, which can also be be used as a study sheet and the second page has a pretty simple matching activity to reinforce the vocabulary.The works ...]]> vanda51 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:24:15 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8195-winter-flashcards.html http://busyteacher.org/8195-winter-flashcards.html Here´s a set of high quality flashcards for teaching vocabulary related to winter. Each of the flashcards contains full colour illustrations and the corresponding word: snowman, snow-angels, snowing, ice skating, ice-fishing, boots, coat, cold, s ...]]> vanda51 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:23:54 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8025-christmas-activity-sheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8025-christmas-activity-sheet.html This is a fun activity sheet for students to do before Christmas.1. They decorate the Christmas tree with the Christmas related objects and color it.2. They read and circle the true information about Christmas.For more worksheets you can visit my blog ...]]> Lucia13 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:39:54 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7068-christmas-arts-and-crafts-project.html http://busyteacher.org/7068-christmas-arts-and-crafts-project.html Two funny and useful worksheets! Children practise co-ordination and kin-aesthetic skills through art and crafts activities. Help them to express themselves creatively by making Christmas decoractions. These open-ended activities stimulate children's c ...]]> MissV Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:55:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6654-calendar-worksheet-year-2011-2012.html http://busyteacher.org/6654-calendar-worksheet-year-2011-2012.html This printout is called 'Calendar Worksheet: Year 2011-2012' and was first introduced by Scholastic, and is also available on their website. The 12-page worksheet offers printable calendars for every month starting July 2011 through to June 2012 with i ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:12:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6434-weather-worksheet-billy-and-maria-learn-about.html http://busyteacher.org/6434-weather-worksheet-billy-and-maria-learn-about.html This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 3', with a sub-title 'Billy and Maria learn about Winter Storms', was originally provided by National Weather Service, in cooperation with National Severe Stor ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:12:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6433-weather-worksheet-billy-and-maria-learn-about.html http://busyteacher.org/6433-weather-worksheet-billy-and-maria-learn-about.html This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 2', with a sub-title 'Billy, Maria and the Snowflake', was originally provided by National Weather Service, in cooperation with National Severe Storms Laborato ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:12:42 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6432-weather-worksheet-billy-and-maria-learn-about.html http://busyteacher.org/6432-weather-worksheet-billy-and-maria-learn-about.html This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 1', was kindly provided by National Weather Service, in cooperation with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Severe Storms Laboratory. ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:12:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6376-natural-disaster-worksheet-watch-out-winter.html http://busyteacher.org/6376-natural-disaster-worksheet-watch-out-winter.html This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Watch Out... Winter Storms Ahead!', was first presented by the American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Co ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:09:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5428-song-worksheet-silent-night.html http://busyteacher.org/5428-song-worksheet-silent-night.html This worksheet is based on the famous Christmas carol “Silent Night” that all students simply adore. All the adjectives are removed from the lyrics and students will have to put them into their appropriate places. Give your students time to ...]]> joy4u Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:35:52 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4348-christmas-activities-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/4348-christmas-activities-worksheet.html A worksheet to be used when the Christmas holidays are coming. The activites are fun and will help you teach students English carols in a modern way. The best way to use this worksheet is with some carols in the background. The students will love the a ...]]> ralucachris Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:13:41 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4140-winter-vacation-find-someone-who.html http://busyteacher.org/4140-winter-vacation-find-someone-who.html A find someone who activity for those returning to school after winter vacation. Always popular with my Korean elementary school students and gives everyone a chance to speak in English. The question forms are modeled on the worksheet. A follow up game ...]]> ginacicolini Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:55:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4001-winter-vocabulary-domino.html http://busyteacher.org/4001-winter-vocabulary-domino.html Simple winter vocabulary domino for elementary children.You can cut the activity sheet and give them to your students. Or you can just copy it and tell you students to cut it and match the pictures with the words. Then you can also practice this vocabu ...]]> Myszka Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:04:39 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3945-winter-vocabylary.html http://busyteacher.org/3945-winter-vocabylary.html There are two exercises with simple winter vocabulary for elementary children.You can cut the activity sheet into two parts. First give your students the part with matching the word with the pictures. Then you may give them the next part to practise sp ...]]> Myszka Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:57:48 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3919-christmas-stationary-letter-to-santa.html http://busyteacher.org/3919-christmas-stationary-letter-to-santa.html This is another great worksheet kindly provided by Hallmark - on the bright and 'Christmasy' paper with pictures of their favorite Hoops and Yoyo characters your learners will write a letter to Santa using the template with top 10 things they want and ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:13:44 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3890-december-calendar-and-christmas-coloring-pages.html http://busyteacher.org/3890-december-calendar-and-christmas-coloring-pages.html This 8-page worksheet contains the calendar for the month of December where you can put important dates and your students' Birthdays (if any), and 7 pages of December symbols and characters that can also be colored by the learners. Merry Christmas!]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:29:31 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3872-december-classroom-calendar-from-hoops-and-yoyo.html http://busyteacher.org/3872-december-classroom-calendar-from-hoops-and-yoyo.html This is a great December calendar that you can put up in your classroom. It contains a few special December dates such as World AIDS Day, Hanukkah, Human Rights Day, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa, and many more. Kindly provided by Hallmark, this clas ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:06:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3476-december-2010-classroom-calendar.html http://busyteacher.org/3476-december-2010-classroom-calendar.html December is the time when the holidays are in the air! Start preparing your learners to Christmas and New Year with this nice December 2010 classroom Calendar. It contains lots of interesting information about the important dates in December (also in h ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:02:06 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1828-amazing-collection-of-christmas-graphics-139.html http://busyteacher.org/1828-amazing-collection-of-christmas-graphics-139.html You're gonna like it!If you're like us, you're always looking for some nice visual aids for your lessons. Today we're sharing our lovely collection of Christmas images: Santas, snowmen, snowflakes, Christmas trees, gifts, decorations... - you name ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:35:44 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1811-on-a-winters-day-i-put-on-my-coat-hat.html http://busyteacher.org/1811-on-a-winters-day-i-put-on-my-coat-hat.html Printable worksheet with colour flashcards to practice the vocabulary about winter clothes. Enlarge to A3 Photocopy back to back Cut in half Fold into zigzag books Children to select their items of clothing from a selection pegged on washing line Wr ...]]> 213mpt Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:22:36 +0000