Ever wonder how to easily spot the difference between ELPA & WIDA Proficiency Levels on an ESL Beginner, Intermediate, and Early Advanced student? 🤔 If you’re juggling ELPA21 and WIDA levels and want a clear, simple way to understand your…
Have you ever watched a group of students playing a computer game that featured place value? If you have… did you notice which students easily played through the levels and who had trouble advancing? Place Value Task Analysis As a teacher,…
We know that learning is a social process, and collaborative learning provides ELs with the opportunity to practice language. I promote group work so that students can interact with peers, share knowledge, and develop a sense of community. That means…
Looking for ways to boost Math fluency? I think it is essential to help students build confidence and efficiency in problem-solving. Developing fluency doesn’t have to be boring! Here are some quick, engaging, and low-prep strategies I love to strengthen…
Sometimes, I need a no-prep, engaging lesson that sparks conversation and helps students build their vocabulary naturally. With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner (or just to add some color-themed fun), I want to share one of my favorite quick…
St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration, full of culture, rich traditions, and, of course, fun language expressions! For ESL students, learning idioms tied to this holiday is a fantastic way to explore both the English language and the…
Are you looking for engaging, no-prep ESL Science & March Lesson Plans that will save you time while boosting your students’ language skills? Whether you’re diving into seasonal themes for March or bringing science to life with a tornado experiment,…
Lesson Plan for Reflexive Pronouns
What every ESL teacher should know! – get ready to put teaching on overdrive for your English Language Learners? Keep on reading “What every ESL teacher should know!“. It has ESL teacher tips that will get you to the top…
❤️ Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’ve got the perfect print-and-go resources and Valentine Idioms to bring the love (and learning!) into your classroom! Whether you’re looking for word work, math activities, or engaging language lessons, my…
