Southern Ontario Cooperative of ESL Ministries
Christian Content General Easter Content Beginners’ level Conversation questions Readings North American cultural stories to do with Easter (good as warm-ups or lead-ins to Easter story) Miscellaneous Other Good Friday handouts Easter card
Submitted by Carey Jo Johnston 1. Resurrection Eggs We can use the commercially made ‘dozen eggs’ children’s tool to teach the Easter story to our students. Each of the 12 ‘egg’ cups in the egg carton contains a small symbol from the Biblical account; e.g. a stone to represent the stone rolled over the tomb; […]
By Glen Zeidler It’s FridayHope is lostDeath has wonSin has conqueredBut it’s FridayIt is only FridaySunday is a comin’! S.M. Lockridge (1913-2000) In January 1964, Dusty Springfield recorded the song “Wishing and Hoping.” It was about a girl who was hoping that a boy would take notice of her. Hope for most people is wishful […]
By CY Yan A seemingly never-ending pandemic, the tearful exodus of thousands upon thousands from Hong Kong, the helpless cries of the oppressed in Myanmar, the desperation of those fleeing Afghanistan, and – most recently – the harrowing images from amid the heartless invasion of Ukraine by a super-power… ! Faced with such uncertainties and […]
By Allan Pole The doctrine of the resurrection of the dead was a highly debated issue in the first century between the Pharisees, who believed in a bodily resurrection, and the Sadducees, who did not. This teaching is foundational to our faith as followers of Jesus Christ. The meaning of life is defined by our […]
By Timo Posti 9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And when they heard that He was alive […]
Consider using these little stories as “Easter lessons” for Intermediate/Advanced students, as lead-ins to the truths of Easter. They are short, easy to read, and we can easily devise comprehension questions and vocabulary exercises out of them. I hope that they can become spring boards for discussions on what Christ has done for us on […]
Thanksgiving – skit, Powerpoint presentation of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving games, special pumpkin tarts and whipped cream for refreshments, etc. Remembrance Day – interviews with war vets, attending police choir with seniors, history of the war presentation, observation of 2 minute silence with the playing of the trumpet, etc. Christmas – games, singing, Christmas lights tour in Simcoe with […]
Below short list of ideas for special events to host for and with your ESL students from our friends at APC. Nursing Home Visit Christmas Party Chinese New Year Party Summer BBQ Summer Party Summer Outing Fall Outing Year End Party Other special events: Weddings Easter Play and Concert Special Summer ESL Class Fruit Picking […]
Magdalena is an adaptation of the Jesus Film specifically for women. The Easter lessons provided here are suitable for both men and women as the segments used focus on the Easter story. The first sheet is a sheet with pictures and descriptions of symbols of Easter, and students match the words with the pictures. The next is a […]