In this lesson students watch a story about snow before learning how to fold and cut paper in patterns to make snowflakes. These can be used to decorate the classroom or to make a card to celebrate the holiday season. Extend the lesson by making a snowman with your students. Use the winter colouring page as a festive way to keep early finishers of other activities busy.
Aims
- To present snow vocabulary through a Christmas-themed story
- To present snow/winter vocabulary (winter, cold, clouds, water, freeze, snowflake, crystal)
- To understand English instructions for learning how to make a snowflake
- To make a Christmas or Yule card or to decorate the classroom using the snowflakes
- To encourage students to appreciate one of the many ways water changes to make our planet habitable
Age
Primary (8–11 years)
Level
CEFR level A1/A2
Time
50–60 minutes
Materials
The lesson plan and worksheets can be downloaded in PDF format below. In addition, you will need:
- Story from LearnEnglish Kids: The snowman
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/the-snowman - White paper, pencils and scissors for each pupil (optional: contrasting coloured card to make Christmas / Yule cards; string or yarn to hang the snowflakes from the ceiling and walls of your classroom)
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