Ready to teach ESL? I love November! It brings crisp air, falling leaves (sometimes too many!), and cozy moments — the perfect time to introduce your ESL students to fun seasonal idioms! Idioms are tricky because their meanings don’t always…
Ready for November ESL? Let’s hit the ground running! The idiom “hit the ground running” means to start something and immediately work very hard and effectively. It’s the perfect phrase to describe what every ESL teacher aims to do at…
Use the tools to teach Math, because without a solid grasp of math terminology, students can struggle to make sense of word problems, explain their reasoning, and communicate their ideas effectively. Ready to equip your students with the tools they…
Many teachers want to know how to teach ESL students how to ask informational questions. Read on if you are looking for an exciting way to help your elementary English learners master this critical English skill. I love teaching ELLs…
Teaching symmetry through Halloween-themed shapes and patterns is a perfect way to combine the spookiness of the season with math learning for 2nd and 3rd graders!
It is the supreme art of the [ESL] teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. ― Albert Einstein I might edit dear Einstein just a bit to indicate “art of the ESL teacher” instead! Because isn’t it true…
-Themed Activities for Elementary Students October is rolling in and the excitement of Halloween is starting to fill the air! It’s the perfect time to incorporate some spooky fun Halloween activities into your math lessons! From counting candy to solving…
I created a series of month by month resources I have used in my classroom over the years. In this blog post, I will explain the teacher benefits of the ESL October Monthly Curriculum Bundle and you can determine if…
I received an email from a fellow ESL teacher about the challenges of teaching students with varying language proficiency levels in the same classroom. I thought my response might be useful to others facing similar situations, so I decided to…
Multiplication is a cornerstone of elementary math, and incorporating multiplication games into your teaching toolkit can make a significant difference. These games not only make multiplication fun and more engaging but also help students grasp complex concepts while developing critical…
