How I Teach Winter ESL Lessons: Snow Science, Vocabulary, Writing & MLK Activities That Work Who doesn’t love snow?  Kids are naturally fascinated by it. They wonder why it falls, how it forms, and why every snowflake looks different. In my ESL …

January ESL Activities for Winter: Meaningful SEL, Literacy & Engagement for English Language Learners Helping Our ELL Students Get Back on Track January can feel hard — for students and teachers. After the excitement of winter break, it’s norma…

New Year’s Resolutions in the ESL Classroom: Small Goals, Big Impact I recently started reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, and it has stayed with me as I plan for the new year. One of his central ideas is that small habits shape nearly every area…

December can be a joyful time in the classroom — but for ESL teachers, it can also feel overwhelming. Holiday excitement is high, attention spans are short, and many seasonal activities don’t always meet the language needs of English learners. That’…