“Don’t put all your eggs (or Mixed-Proficiency ESL Classes) in one basket.” This old idiom dates back hundreds of years and reminds us not to rely on just one way of doing something. If all your eggs are in one…
Here we go! A brand-new school year, a brand-new group of third graders, and one BIG question: What do they actually remember from last year? A little 3rd grade math review at the beginning of the year can help you…
September is here! By now, you’ve met your students, started figuring out their English levels, and hopefully everyone knows where they’re supposed to be. 😂 Now comes the tricky part: planning mixed level ESL lessons when your students have very…
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.…
