There’s a lot to celebrate in December, and we’ve got lessons for every occasion—Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and even Festivus (for the rest of us)! Explore this holiday-themed collection full of vocabulary resources, videos, flashcards, and more.

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December Holidays

Find all of Ellii's newest lessons, resources, videos, courses, and polls in our _What’s New?_ collection.

What's New?

Your neighbors' holiday decorations are lovely, but the blinking lights shine directly into your living room at night. Do you ask your neighbors to tone them down or spend your own money to block them out? Try our NEW holiday-themed Ellii Dilemma.

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Dilemma—The Blinding Lights

In this digital-only listening resource, students listen to a short newsclip from The Associated Press about a historic robbery at the Louvre.

Holiday Highlights

Step into reading with this follow-up lesson that reviews the First Five housing and house fixture words.

Household Problems

Students discuss different types of souvenirs, the reasons we collect them, and their impact on local communities. They also practice using quantifiers to discuss their own travel experiences.

Souvenirs

In this US civics lesson, students read a short biography about Alexander Hamilton, an important leader in the early history of the United States. Students learn new vocabulary and practice writing questions and listening.

Alexander Hamilton

Our Latest Lessons & Resources

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts—and for many, a time for giving back. In this NEW lesson, students learn how acts of generosity strengthen community ties and improve personal well-being.

Do Good, Feel Good

Looking for a way to improve your physical and mental health and prevent disease? Then get your walking shoes on! In this lesson, students learn about the benefits of getting in their daily steps.

Walking 101

Browse our section of digital-only lessons featuring content from The Associated Press.

That's News to Me 

Language Ladder 1

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Language Ladder 3

Language Ladder 4

Help your students reach new heights with our Language Ladder Study Packs! Each lesson introduces common English words supported by real photos, making these packs the ideal starting point for learners with little or no English experience.

Language Ladder Study Packs

Santa Claus

ornament

elves

snow globe

Spread some cheer with our set of digital or printable Christmas flashcards.

Fab-yule-ous Christmas Flashcards

Want to learn more about Ellii? Join us this December for a series of live webinars—Intro to Ellii, Become an Expert, and Q&A—and learn how to get the most out of our platform, no matter where you are in your teaching journey. 

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In this charming video, a boy and his grandmother bring Christmas vocabulary to life as they trim their tree.

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The Sparkly Star: A Christmas Story

A young girl eagerly prepares for Christmas in this merry video.

Carly's Christmas

Discover the wonder of Christmas through our original animated stories.

Holly Jolly Videos

Choose from a variety of templates with prompts for your students to reflect on following a lesson or day of learning. 

3-2-1 Reflection

Wrap-Up

Self-Evaluation Form

Exit Slips

Peer Evaluation Form

Affirmations

Teacher Evaluation Forms

Performance Reviews

In Part 2 of their collaboration with the DIESOL Podcast team, Shé and Anna of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast pick up their conversation with Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes and explore the nuances of reflective practice, moving beyond foundational theories to actionable steps. 

Reflection for Action

Is your class, term, or lesson coming to an end? Here are some useful resources to encourage reflection.