Thank You Mom

An interviewer went around New York City to ask people to thank their mothers.

 


1.     Watch and listen.  Make a list of 10 things people thanked their mom for. 

2.      Make your own list and discuss with a partner. 

3.     Write a composition  about one aspect of your mother you are most thankful for.    

ESL:What Do You Know About Mother's Day?

A Reading/Scanning Activity 

Mother's Day has been around for a long time, so it has generated a lot of numbers over the years.  The following infographic contains many interesting facts and details about mothers and Mother's Day. 

Scan through the information to see how quickly you can find the answers to the questions below.  Remember, this is a scanning activity - not a reading one. 

Go to the bottom, read the questions and find the answer. Time yourself to see how fast you can work.   GOOD LUCK!  

5 Mother's Day Songs, Speaking and Listening Activities

Many people don 't completely appreciate just what a mother is and does until they become parents themselves.  

Over the years many songs have been written to celebrate and praise mothers for the major roles they have and continue to play in our lives. 

Here are five songs  that focus on the different roles mothers play in our lives. All of them include a variety of listening, reading, writing, and discussion activities. Some songs even include a few grammar activities.  Enjoy them on your own or with your class.