What I Do at the End of the School Year to Make August Less Stressful If you're anything like me, the beginning of the school year can feel overwhelming. There are schedules to learn, students to meet, assessments to give, and a classroom to set…

Empowering ELL Through Immigration and Heritage Projects One of the most powerful ways to help English learners grow as writers is by giving them the chance to share their own stories. When students get to explore their culture, family traditions, a…

The Perfect ESL Back-to-School Activity: Set Goals, Celebrate Identity, and Build Connection The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year — especially when you're working with ELL  students. It's not just about routines and pro…

Blog Series  Back to School for New ESL and Multilingual Learner Teachers Blog #2 Strategies for Building Relationships with MLs Developing relationships with multilingual learners goes beyond greetings. It involves intentional strategies that foste…

Engaging ESL Students in Black History Month: Biographies, Critical Thinking, and Creative Crafts February marks Black History Month in the United States, presenting a valuable opportunity to engage English Language Learners (ELLs) with the rich nar…