Can you believe May is approaching already? Get ready to review essential math objectives! We have a great opportunity to help students strengthen key math skills before they move on to the next grade level. These last few weeks of…
It’s May idioms fun time and summer is getting closer and closer…can you feel it? In this idiom blog post, we delve into a bouquet of idiomatic expressions that capture the essence of May’s rejuvenation, growth, and renewal, exploring timeless…
Here comes May! As teachers we know that teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to ELL newcomers requires lessons at each language domain – speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies for teaching ESL…
By the time April rolls around, your students have been exposed to a lot of math—but getting them to explain their thinking is often still a challenge. You’ll hear answers… but not always reasoning. That’s where math sentence stems come…
If you’ve ever searched for elementary April ESL lesson plans, ELL worksheets, or picture cards and felt overwhelmed by piecing everything together—you’re not alone. Planning for multiple language levels, creating engaging activities, and finding meaningful vocabulary practice can easily eat…
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Why ‘Math Curse‘ by Jon Scieszka Is a Must-Have Book for Your Elementary Classroom Looking for a fun and effective way to bring mathematics to life for your students? This book by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith is…
Build writing stamina with sentence starters is one of the biggest challenges elementary teachers face. Students often have ideas but struggle to get started—or stop writing after just a sentence or two. Sentence starters can be a powerful tool to…
Recently, I watched a small group of students playing an online math game focused on place value. It was one of those colorful, engaging games that moves students through levels as they answer correctly. As I observed, something stood out…
March is the perfect time to refresh your classroom with engaging March ESL lesson plans that bring seasonal learning to life. As the saying goes, “make hay while the sun shines” — take advantage of spring themes and hands-on science…