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Festivals Around the World

Primary 1 – Primary 6

8 (Suggested)

1 hr or 1 hr 30 mins (Suggested)

Native English teachers with a university degree ; related teaching experience, and/or teacher training such as TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGDE/PCEd, etc.

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Course Name: Festivals Around the World

Level: Primary 1 – Primary 6

No. of Booths: 8 (Suggested)

Activity Duration: 1 hr or 1 hr 30 mins (Suggested)

Instructors: Native English teachers with a university degree ; related teaching experience, and/or teacher training such as TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGDE/PCEd, etc.

Leaflet: Click here *

*Contact us via email at [email protected] or WhatsApp at 9846 7453 to obtain the password for the leaflet. Include your name, organization, and contact number in the message.

Objectives

  • Students are able to learn English in context in a fun and relaxing environment
  • Students are able to appreciate different cultures and traditions
  • Students are able to use vocabulary relevant to festivals

Outline

1. Cherry Blossom Festival,  Japan

    • Introduction: All about the Cherry Blossom Festival
    • A Hanami picnic: Food vocabulary
    • Listening: A cherry blossom story
    • Craft: Blossom art
    • Optional Game: Sakura hunt

2. Luau,  Hawaii (USA)

    • Introduction: All about luaus
    • Luau Foods and Drinks: Vocabulary
    • Craft: Hawaiian lei
    • Activity: Hula dance
    • Optional game: Pass the coconut

3. St Patrick’s Day,  Ireland

    • Introduction: All about St Patrick’s Day
    • Shamrocks and clovers: Vocabulary and game
    • Leprechauns: Vocabulary and story
    • Craft: Origami clover
    • Optional Game: Fortune hunting

4. Songkran, Thailand

    • Introduction: All about Songkran
    • A Songkran Feast: Food vocabulary
    • Craft: Thai umbrella
    • Activity: Thai dance

5. Diwali, Indian Subcontinent

    • Introduction: All about Diwali
    • Craft: Rangoli
    • Activity: Musical statues (Bollywood edition)

6. El Día del Niño, Mexico

    • Warm-up: Quiz
    • Introduction: All about El Día del Niño
    • Craft: Papel picado
    • Game: La víborita (The little snake)

7. La Tomatina, Buñol (Spain)

    • Warm-up: Fruit or veg?
    • Introduction: All about La Tomatina
    • Game: Tomato toss
    • Craft: Tomato crown
    • Optional Discussion: My own food fight

8. Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Bristol (UK)

    • Introduction: All about the Bristol Balloon Fiesta
    • Game: How many balloons?
    • Hot air balloons: Vocabulary
    • Craft: Hot air balloon