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…
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We know that teaching academic vocabulary to elementary students is one of the most impactful ways we can support students’ long-term academic success. As teachers, we understand that words like analyze, compare, and describe—the language of school—don’t always come naturally…
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…