Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
- Numbers (up to 30)
- It is ____ (date)
- I am ___ years old.
- When is your birthday? My birthday is.
Audio
The audio phrases are the target language. It is played 3 times. First time, just listen. Second time, listen and repeat. Third time, circle items on worksheet while they listen and repeat.
Birthdays Worksheet
The worksheet is to be used in 2 ways. First, the items on the top are to be circled while listening to the audio. Second, the bottom portion is to be filled out by each student. The bottom part can be shared with the class once complete, giving students an opportunity to talk about what they’ve made, using target language.
Happy Birthday Song
Students can listen to this song several times, and practice singing the words.
Counting 1-10 Song
Students can practice their numbers.
Fall & Winter Book
The book can be printed out and given to groups of students to take turns reading to each other.
Reading Time
- Chicka, Chicka, 1, 2, 3
- One Gray Mouse The Party
- Happy Birthday, Sam
- How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday?
The story book should be purchased ahead of time or borrowed from the library. Read the story to the students and ask the following questions.
In Response to One Gray Mouse Reading
- How many black cats are there?
DR: (There are 2 black cats) - How many orange snakes are there?
DR: (There are 3 orange snakes)
Continue to structure questions based on the remaining content of books
General Concept Questions:
- What’s the date today?
DR: (It is… e.g. September 9) - How old are you?
DR: (I am __ years old.) - When is your birthday?
DR: (My birthday is… e.g. December 21)