Haunted House for Sale: A Spooky ESL Halloween Writing Project That Builds Language Skills October in the classroom can feel a little crazy, can’t it? The kids are buzzing with Halloween excitement, you’re juggling costumes, candy, and class parties…

Celebrating Diwali in My ESL and Multicultural Classroom Every year, I love bringing a little extra light into my classroom — and Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the perfect opportunity to do just that. As an ESL teacher, I’m always looking for m…

ESL Mother's Day and Father's Day Activities On Mother's Day and Father's Day, my ESL students in my class work on special projects to honor their parents. They create "All About" booklets dedicated to their moms and dads…

Setting New Year’s Resolutions for English Language Learners The first day back after winter break can feel daunting for ESL teachers. How do you get students back into a learning mindset? Many of our English Language Learners (ELLs) struggle with s…