Somehow we’ve already made it to December, and it feels like the year has flown by! This last stretch of 2025 brings a mix of excitement, reflection and that cozy feeling that comes with winter routines settling in.
Even though December is a short teaching month, it always seems to bring out the very best classroom moments. Many of you will be diving into seasonal lessons—stories, symbols, traditions and the meaning of Christmas—and it’s such a lovely way to bring warmth and connection to your learners. You may find these resourses helpful to use in class:
Reading and Listening (CLB 3-6): Christmas — Ellii (formerly ESL Library) ; Christmas — Ellii (formerly ESL Library)
Word Bank (CLB 1-2): Christmas — Ellii (formerly ESL Library)
It’s also a great time to keep exploring those practical winter topics like health, wellness, sleep, nutrition, and staying healthy during cold and flu season.
Speaking, Listening and Reading (CLB 5-6): https://twee.com/esl-lesson-plans/simple-steps-to-health
Reading, Speaking (CLB 3-6): https://livelearn.ca/lessons/living-in-manitoba/preparing-for-winter-driving/
Avenue and Tutela have so many great resources ready to go, from CLB health units to infographics, readers and lesson plans.
And truly, what a year of resilience it’s been. Whether you joined the TESL Conference, took on the Avenue challenges, or just kept learning new things day by day, your flexibility and creativity have shone through again. It’s inspiring to see how much everyone supports one another and how willing you all are to try new approaches. Please keep sharing anything great you come across—we all benefit from each other’s discoveries.
As we wrap up 2025, we hope December brings you little sparks of joy, good conversations with your learners and moments of calm in the middle of all the busyness. Thank you for everything you do. Wishing you a warm and happy month ahead!
Liudmila and Haleema
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