12 June Themed Language Building Activities

Some of us in the northern hemisphere may be enjoying a long-awaited break, but there are others who still have plenty of teaching to do. So, for those of you who still need lots of great advice and ideas - never fret! BusyTeacher.org works year round to provide you with fresh tips and suggestions. Here are some fabulous ideas for your June lessons:
Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14th. If you want to give your ESL students a dose of American history and culture, this is a great opportunity to do it. Americans are typically proud to display their flag outside their businesses and homes, but on this day very few are without a splash of red, white and blue. Some activities you may want to choose include:
Eat Your Vegetables Day
Every month has quirky observances and celebrations, and the month of June is no different. June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and June 17th is Eat Your Vegetables Day. Some great activities include:
For more interesting or unusual observances for the month of June, go to About.com. You can choose any special day or celebration and make it into a fun-filled lesson!
Father’s Day
This month there’s a very special celebration, and one that students really look forward to: Father’s Day is on June 16th. Here are some of things you can do to celebrate this special day:
Juneteenth
June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, commemorates the ending of slavery and African-American freedom. It is a great time to share with your students yet another important period in American history. Your Juneteenth lesson may include:
First Day of Summer
If you’re teaching ESL over the summer, you may take advantage of everything the season has to offer. Why not start by celebrating the First Day of Summer!
BusyTeacher.org has even more great worksheets available for you in our June Worksheets section. Father’s Day, Flag Day and more! So, make this a fun-filled June for your ESL students and relax - we've got the best resources for you so you can enjoy the summer, too.