'Special Occasions' Activity Kit

No prep. Ready to use. Designed for real classrooms.

A complete classroom activity kit to teach special occasions and celebrations vocabulary through speaking, games and structured activities, so students can recognise and talk about important events in the target language.

What this kit helps you do

• Teach special occasions vocabulary clearly using visual support
• Build student confidence recognising and naming key events
• Introduce simple speaking using familiar contexts
• Run engaging activities that reinforce learning
• Save hours of prep time

Why this topic is useful

Special occasions are familiar to all students and provide a meaningful context for learning new vocabulary.

They help students connect language to real-life events and build understanding through recognition and repetition.

Best suited for: Years 3 – 4

Ideal for building vocabulary and introducing simple speaking

Ideal for

• Introducing new vocabulary in a meaningful context
• Reinforcing recognition through games and activities
• Early speaking practice using familiar topics
• Linking language to real-life experiences
• Low-prep, engaging lessons

What’s included 

Vocabulary Chart (A2)
Large, clear visual display for whole-class teaching

Theme Cards (A4 set of 12 cards)
Image and text cards for introducing and reinforcing vocabulary

Picture Cards (A5 set of 12 cards)
Image-only cards ideal for games, matching activities and speaking practice

Sentence Building Cards
Structured cards to help students build simple sentences and support speaking

Bingo Game
20 A5 player cards and 1 A4 master card for whole-class revision

Mix and Match Card Game (A7 set of 24 cards)
12 image cards and 12 matching text cards for interactive vocabulary practise

For more information on the above items, see 'Special Occasions' in the Topics section in the Menu.

Partner Talk Cards
Structured speaking cards to get students asking and answering in pairs

Teacher Guide 
Clear, structured lesson guidance showing you exactly how to use the charts, cards and games to teach and get students speaking. Includes explicit instruction steps, guided speaking activities and a simple assessment guide.

How this kit is used

• Introduce occasions using the chart and visuals
• Practise whole-class repetition
• Reinforce meaning through games such as bingo and matching
• Use partner activities for simple speaking
• Revisit regularly to build familiarity

Flexible vocabulary use

This kit includes a range of special occasions.

• Start with a small core set
• Add additional occasions as students gain confidence

Pricing

Valued at over $190 + GST
Kit price: $150 + GST