Birthday Numbers 1 to 20 for Elementary ELLs

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Mastery of number words and symbols enables ELLs to follow lessons confidently. They need to understand, say, and respond to numbers in classroom instructions.

There are two sets—number flashcards with balloons and balloon clipart for counting. They are perfect to build number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and oral language skills for your ELLs.

Use the flashcards for the students recognize and name numbers 1 to 20. They can match the numeral to the balloon bunch card.

The flash cards are great for scaffolded language practice: “How many balloons?” “There are sixteen.”

Have several students grab a flashcard to say their age: I am eleven years old.

Small cards match. Just cut the word off all the twenty cards and have the students play matching these to the numeral.

They can also write the number word using the small cards.

"Read and Color the Number" worksheets. Color the correct number of balloons or shapes using your favorite colors.

Reading number words to match to the numeral will help remember these high-frequency words.

Students will listen about the numbers and color accordingly, increasing vocabulary. Then, write the color of each balloon.

Students connect number words to quantity, reinforcing counting skills from 1 to 20.

Bingo boards. Use the number flashcards as bingo callers. Students fill in each bingo board with the numbers 1 to 20, but writing only five numbers in each. First to match 5 gets to say all their numbers aloud!

Matching mats.  Lay all three sets of cards face up on the table or in a pocket chart. Ask students to pick one numeral card, then find the matching balloon bunch and number word. Once matched, they can say the full sentence: “I see sixteen balloons. This is the number 16. It says sixteen.”

Another use for the mats is to cut all the number words and place in random order in a book ring, Students can color the balloons numbers as they see on the card.

Several spaces on the game board have a number balloon (1–20). Students roll a die and move forward. If they land on a balloon, they must say the number. There is an optional small board game to color the number word.

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“Boost Language Skills with Board Games: Fun & Effective ESL Activities”

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Find a variety of themed board games perfect for practicing vocabulary, sentence structures, speaking, and listening skills—all while playing!

Board games give students a chance to hear, use, and repeat key vocabulary and sentence structures in a natural, purposeful way. Whether they're counting spaces, asking questions, or making choices, students are communicating with a clear purpose.

Most of the games includes:

Color coded Question Cards with the color of the spot landed on, that students must answer a question correctly to take their turn and advance. The question cards provide purposeful language practice.

Color coded Tokens to reward points to students who answer questions correctly. These can be used to keep track of points.

Markers (player pieces) that students use to move along the board path. Just cut and fold and glue on the upper part of each one.

Parents can participate in their child's learning by playing the game and supporting language development. Send the PLAYGROUND BOARD GAME home.

Achieving goals within the FRUIT AND VEGETABLE board game, such as reaching the finish line or earning points, reinforces students' learning progress.

BIRTHDAY UNIT board game can be adapted to suit different learning levels or individual student needs, allowing for differentiation in instruction.

Teachers can observe students during games to assess vocabulary, PRESENT CONTINUOUS grammar, and communication skills.

Students interact with their peers during gameplay, promoting social interaction and collaboration during the FURNITURE BOARD GAME.

This board game for the Grammar: CAN, involves strategic thinking and problem-solving. Students need to plan their moves, make decisions, and adapt their strategies during the game, fostering critical thinking skills.

Board games create situations where students use CLOTHES UNIT language in context.

Players practice descriptive language skills as they describe the ZOO animals they encounter on the game board.

The objective of the game is to navigate through the various spaces on the game board, learning and practicing vocabulary related to different PARTS OF THE BODY.

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Birthday Unit and the Face

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Connect Two Vocabulary Themes with this teaching material: the face parts (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.) while reinforcing birthday-related words (cake, balloon, gift, etc.).

Adding labels to the flashcards makes it easier for learners to process and recall information.

Encourage Speaking Practice. Students can describe the flashcards using full sentences. Write these on the board.

Encourage students to use adjectives to write a short text using the small cards as prompts.

Students in will work in pairs. They write questions about the pictures and then exchange with their partner to answer with orally or on their notebooks.

Teacher gives instructions for coloring the worksheets (e.g., “Color the cake’s eyes blue”). Then, students will answer the worksheet.

A worksheet for reading comprehension as students express their drawing abilities.

Learners color the balloon and answer the questions according to their  drawing.

Give students the worksheet with a blank template of a birthday party bag. They have to complete their birthday character and write a short description.

The worksheets will strengthen their ability to connect words to images by matching sentences and review numbers at the same time.

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Birthday Unit Invitations and Cards for Elementary ELLs

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These printables are for learning how to write birthday invitations and cards. It ties together language learning, writing, and social-emotional skills. Writing birthday invitations and cards encourages empathy and consideration for others.

 

Writing birthday invitations is a real-world task. It encourages the use of common phrases such as "You are invited”, which enhances their vocabulary and sentence structure.

Students have the chance to practice writing in a structured yet creative way. They learn how to format an invitation, including addressing the recipient, adding the time and location—skills that build their overall writing abilities.

Writing Birthday cards is common in many cultures. It provides an opportunity to compare and contrast birthday customs from different cultures, fostering cultural understanding. Students can decorate their cards and invitations and hand them in to friends and family.

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