Welcome back to another exciting school year! As you get ready to guide your students through the wonders of math, we’re here to make mastering multiplication a breeze. Let’s break down how to teach multiplication in a straightforward way that…
For our English learners “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” This old saying has been around for hundreds of years, and it’s a great reminder that big things happen one step at a time. The same is true for our…
Teaching Math Vocabulary to Elementary Students is easy with games! As elementary school teachers, we play a crucial role in shaping the foundational skills of our students. One of the key areas that often requires extra attention is math vocabulary.…
Have you ever noticed that the first few weeks of school seem to set the tone for the entire year? This is where ESL classroom routines come in. If you’re anything like me, I want to jump right into teaching…
There comes a point in every elementary math classroom when multiplication facts seem to take over! Am I right? Multiplication fact fluency takesa time and practice! Some students are ready to zip right through them, while others are still counting…
Oh boy! It happens every year if you teach elementary ESL. School has barely started. You’re finally getting into a routine, learning everyone’s names, and figuring out your schedule…and you get a new student… Then your principal tells you, “You’ll…
If you’re anything like me, I find the weeks before school starts are exciting…and a little demanding for ESL teachers. There are class lists to organize, ESL schedules to figure out, materials to prepare, and lesson plans to think about.…
Looking for a year-long ESL curriculum bundle that saves planning time while supporting students at every proficiency level? 👉 Explore the ESL Year-Long Curriculum Bundle Designed for elementary ESL teachers, this comprehensive curriculum bundle includes lesson plans, grammar instruction, vocabulary…
If you’ve ever taught place value, you already know—it’s one of those foundational math skills that should click… but often doesn’t right away. Students struggle to understand that a number isn’t just digits—it’s a system built on groups of tens…
Are you wondering about the ESL Listening Domain and how to teach it? We know that it is important to build a strong English foundation for our ELLs. It involves introducing students to the language in such a way that…
