The Power of Read-Alouds for ESL Students As ESL teachers, one of the biggest challenges we face is balancing the need to teach grade-level content while ensuring that our ESL newcomers understand and engage with the material. Often, these students …

ESL Writing Unit and Lessons for Newcomers: Supporting All Levels of Writers Teaching writing to ESL students is a unique challenge, especially when you’re dealing with various proficiency levels, grade levels, and new arrivals who may not even be l…

For ESL teachers, helping newcomer students quickly build a strong vocabulary foundation is often a major challenge. Without sufficient vocabulary, these students may struggle to follow lessons, participate in activities, or connect with peers, whic…

8 Reasons to Use ESL Interactive Digital Calendars and Student Morning Meeting Workbooks As an ESL teacher, I've had the privilege of teaching various grades over the years. There was a time when I taught everything from Kindergarten through 8th…

In my last blog, I shared my top three "All About Me" activities that I use during the first 2-3 weeks of school. September is a whirlwind of activity: meeting and testing new students, organizing schedules, and hosting parent orientation…