Celebrations Around the World Vocabulary Sorting Worksheet Activity | Kindergarten | EAL​/​D

Celebrations Around the World worksheet is a cut-and-paste vocabulary sorting activity for Kindergarten and EALD/ESL students designed to build cultural awareness and strengthen early vocabulary skills in a simple, hands-on way.

This engaging worksheet helps young learners recognise, match and sort important world celebrations using clear labels and supportive visuals. It is especially suitable for EALD, ESL and newly arrived students who benefit from structured, visual learning.

Students cut out the celebration images and glue them into the correct category boxes — reinforcing vocabulary through active participation.

✨ What’s Included

✔️ Vocabulary sorting worksheet (illustration version) ✔️ Vocabulary sorting worksheet (real photograph version) ✔️ Cut-and-paste page (cartoon visuals) ✔️ Cut-and-paste page (real photos) ✔️ Answer keys for both versions ✔️ Print-and-go PDF format

Celebrations featured:

• Birthday
• Christmas
• Easter
• Eid al-Fitr
• Diwali
• Chinese New Year

🌏 Why Teachers Love This Resource

⭐ Supports Kindergarten EALD & ESL learners ⭐ Builds celebration vocabulary in context ⭐ Encourages conversations about culture and traditions ⭐ Develops categorising and sorting skills ⭐ Strengthens fine motor skills ⭐ Simple, structured and no prep

The combination of real photographs and illustrations allows for differentiation and flexible use across ability levels.

📝 How to Use

1️⃣ Introduce the celebration vocabulary using the visuals. 2️⃣ Model how to complete one example together. 3️⃣ Students cut out the pictures carefully. 4️⃣ Students glue each picture into the correct labelled box. 5️⃣ Review answers as a class and discuss.

Extension idea: Invite students to draw or talk about a celebration they celebrate at home.

🎯 Perfect For

• Harmony Week • Multicultural units • EALD small group instruction • Relief teacher folders • Independent literacy centres

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