Podcasts by Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
How do I plan for my ELLs? Am I doing enough to support my ESL students? Am I a good ESL teacher? How do I lead a professional development about ESL in front of my peers? How can I have a successful ESL classroom? And the biggest question that every ESL teacher asks, “How can I ensure my students succeed?” Welcome to Adventures in ESL Podcast! This is the place you want to be to answer all your burning questions about teaching ESL students in grades K-12. The Adventures in ESL Podcast serves ESL teachers (K-12) who are struggling with what to teach and how to prepare for the school year become successful and confident in their teaching. Every week Millie will bring you actionable tips and strategies that you can implement in your classroom. Don’t wait another second! Hit play and learn all the secrets that will transform your classroom. #eslteachersrock
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EP 121 Strategies for Gen Ed Teachers to Support Newcomers from 2023-11-27T11:00
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EP 120 Why I No Longer 'Wing It': Strategies to Plan My Week from 2023-11-20T11:00
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EP 119 Finding Inspiration for Your Class from 2023-10-23T10:00
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EP 118 October Thematic Unit from 2023-09-25T10:00
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EP 117 Tracking Data&Goals for ELLs from 2023-09-11T10:00
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EP 116 Prep&Plan: Building Relationships from 2023-08-28T10:00
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EP 115 Prep&Plan: Setting High Expectations from 2023-08-21T10:00
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EP 114 Prep&Plan: Routines&Procedures from 2023-08-07T10:00
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Ep 113 Steps to Minimal Lesson Planning this Summer from 2023-07-10T10:00
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Ep 112 Summer Lesson Planning Strategies from 2023-06-26T10:00
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Ep 111 2022-23 End of the Year Reflections from 2023-06-19T10:00
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Ep 110 My Struggles in Elementary&How I Am Overcoming from 2023-04-03T10:00
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EP 109 Engaging Lessons for Spring from 2023-03-20T10:00
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How Teaching with a Scripted Curriculum Changed Me from 2023-02-20T11:00
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Episode 107 Tackling Teacher Hoarding from 2023-02-06T11:00
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EP 106 Creating a Safe&Welcoming Environment for Language Learners from 2023-01-23T11:00
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Ep. 105 Common Mistakes When Looking for Resources (How to fix it) from 2023-01-09T11:00
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EP 104 Lesson Ideas for the Month of December from 2022-12-04T11:00
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Right now many of us are preparing for the winter break. The ...
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EP 103 Time Management Tips from 2022-10-03T10:00
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EP 102 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Newcomers from 2022-08-29T10:00:26
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My first year as an ESL teacher I made A LOT of mistakes! One...
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EP 101 3 Mistakes I Made from 2022-07-18T10:00:56
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The beginning of last school year was rough for me. I was 7 m...
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EP 100 Teacher Organization Hacks from 2022-07-11T10:00:58
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Classroom organization can feel like a very daunting task. Yo...
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EP 99 ESL Teacher Essentials from 2022-06-27T10:00:33
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EP 98 5 Classroom Systems for Language Learners from 2022-06-20T10:00:04
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A lot of times as teachers we can have too many systems. On t...
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A Life&Career Update from 2022-04-04T10:00:42
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this week’s episode, I will be providing you all with a life and career update!
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Supporting Language Learners in Science from 2022-02-28T11:00:30
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this week’s episode, we have guest Lauren Rickam joining us. Lauren will be providing strategies and ideas on how...
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Supporting the Social & Emotional Health of Language from 2022-02-21T11:00:46
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I will be speaking with John Burnett about how to support the social and emotional health of Lan...
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Lesson Topics for the Second Semester from 2021-11-15T11:00
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Preparing for Language Assessments from 2021-11-08T11:00
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Planning Using the Standards from 2021-11-01T10:00
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Engaging Vocabulary Activities for Language Learners from 2021-10-25T10:00
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Finding a Curriculum - Tips & Strategies from 2021-10-18T10:00
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Incorporating Student Interests into your ESL Classroom from 2021-10-11T10:00
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Spending Time Relationship Building from 2021-10-04T10:00
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Strategies to Reduce Your Planning Time this School Year from 2021-09-20T10:00
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Setting Your Language Learners Up for Success from 2021-09-13T10:00
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Preparing for the first Day of School from 2021-06-28T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn all about the first day of school activities you can use with your Language Learners. I will also be shari...
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My favorite Planning Tools from 2021-06-21T10:00
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How to Know if You are Ready for the Upcoming Year with Your ELLS from 2021-06-14T10:00
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How to Quickly Write Content&Language Objectives from 2021-06-07T10:00
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Planning for your Planning Period from 2021-05-31T10:00
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Creating a Welcoming Environment for your Language Learners from 2021-05-10T10:00
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Compliance&Prepping for the New School Year from 2021-05-03T10:00
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Organizing for the Upcoming School Year from 2021-04-26T10:00
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The New School Year is Approaching from 2021-04-05T10:00
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Developing Confidence as an Educator from 2021-03-29T10:00
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How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Teacher Interview from 2021-03-22T10:00
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Reflective Teaching for New&Returning Teachers from 2021-03-15T10:00
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Scaffolding Writing with Graphic Organizers from 2021-02-22T11:00
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Overcoming Believing Lessons Are Difficult For Your Students from 2021-02-15T11:00
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A Guide to Close Reading with Language Learners from 2021-02-09T11:00
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More Student Talk During Virtual Learning from 2021-01-25T11:00
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Planning for Reading Growth (It's not too late) from 2021-01-18T11:00
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Encouraging Independence Through Feedback from 2021-01-11T11:00
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Strategies to Prepare for the Second Semester from 2021-01-04T11:00
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Funding your Classroom through Donors Choose (Rewind) from 2020-11-16T11:00
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Tools for More Engagement&Less Lecturing from 2020-11-09T11:00
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A Reflection on my Struggles (And How I am Adjusting) from 2020-11-02T11:00
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Speaking&Writing Growth Strategies for Language Learners from 2020-10-26T10:00
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Setting up Effective Systems for the School Year from 2020-10-19T10:00
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Planning for Listening Growth from 2020-10-12T10:00
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Stop Searching for Resources and do this instead! from 2020-10-05T10:00
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Planning Formative Assessments for the Four Domains from 2020-09-21T10:00
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Planning Close Reads for Language Learners from 2020-09-14T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn the steps to planning for close reading and how this can benefit your Language Learners. Close reading is ...
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First Day of School Activities for your ELLs from 2020-09-07T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn all about the first day of school activities you can use with your Language Learners. I will also be shari...
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Organizing for the Beginning of the School Year from 2020-08-31T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn about how I use Trello (a project management tool) to prepare for the school year and get organized. Doing...
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Using Mainstream Curriculum for your ELLs from 2020-08-24T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can incorporate the mainstream English Language Arts into your classroom. This will guide you in p...
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Building Relationships with Language Learners this School Year from 2020-08-17T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn why it is so important to be intentional about building relationships with your language learners this sch...
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Why you need a virtual classroom management plan this year from 2020-08-10T10:00
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Too Much Teacher Talk? from 2020-08-03T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how to reduce your teacher talk and increase student talk in your classroom.
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Too Much Teacher Talk? from 2020-08-03T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how to reduce your teacher talk and increase student talk in your classroom.
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Too Much Teacher Talk? from 2020-08-03T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how to reduce your teacher talk and increase student talk in your classroom.
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Why You Need a Master Plan this School Year from 2020-07-13T22:04
Going into this school year it is very important you have an effective plan. That is where the ESL Teacher Master Plan comes in!
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Investing in Yourself with Focused Professional Development from 2020-06-23T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, we will discuss the benefits of investing in yourself and your classroom with focused professional development. Listen
Tips to Prepare for the New School Year from 2020-06-16T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how you can prepare for the upcoming school year even with some unknowns hanging around. Listen
Tips to Prepare for the New School Year from 2020-06-16T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how you can prepare for the upcoming school year even with some unknowns hanging around. Listen
How to balance multiple level ESL students (Rewind) from 2020-06-03T14:00
ESL teachers around the world all have the same question….”How do I teach when I have 4 or 5 different levels of ELLs in my classroom?” This may seem overwhelming at first, especially when you f...
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Changing Your Words, Change Your Mindset from 2020-05-19T17:02:50
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will hear my story and transformation of my mindset.
I was struggling with staying positive, and I was ...
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Using Anchor Charts during Distance Learning from 2020-05-13T14:54:28
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, we will discuss strategies you can use to incorporate anchor charts in your distance learning lessons.
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Lesson Ideas for your ELLs from 2020-05-04T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will get ideas and strategies on how you can generate engaging topic ideas for your ELLs.
Using Language Goals in your Virtual Classes from 2020-04-27T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate language goals in your remote learning with your ELLs.
Teaching ELLs in a Pandemic Part II (Live Q&A) from 2020-04-22T16:05:42
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be answering your commonly asked questions on how to support your ELLs during virtual learning.
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REWIND: A Guide to Teacher Self-Care from 2020-04-15T17:55:55
I can remember staying until 6pm every school day trying to cram in as much work as I could. I was even waking up on Saturday and Sunday working hours on end with lesson planning. Finally, it al...
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Teaching ELLs During a Pandemic Live Q & A from 2020-04-08T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to always be your best self when visitors come knocking at your door.
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Virtual Learning Strategies for ELLs from 2020-03-30T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs virtually.
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Supporting Your ELLs During School Closures from 2020-03-23T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs with low-tech alternatives during the school closures caused by the Coronavirus. ...
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Planning for Multiple Grade Levels from 2020-03-16T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some effective strategies on how to save time planning for you ELLs when you have multiple grade levels. <...
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Using Visuals with Scaffolds from 2020-03-09T10:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use visuals to support your ELLs.
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Fostering Independence While Working with Small Groups from 2020-03-02T11:00
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Teaching Reading Skills through Read Alouds from 2020-02-24T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can teach key reading skills through read alouds.
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Engaging Lesson Ideas During Testing Season from 2020-02-19T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can create engaging and rigorous lessons during testing season.
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Maximize Your Planning Period from 2020-02-10T18:39:31
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In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies that will maximize you planning period.
Teaching Complex Topics with Picture Books from 2020-02-03T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use picture books to teach about complex topics.
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Refresh Your Mindset from 2020-01-27T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn why it is so important to refresh your mindset daily. This will help you refocus and reflect to a strong s...
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EP 23: Teaching Grammar&Punctuation to your ELLs Without Guilt from 2020-01-20T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate grammar and punctuation into your lessons without feeling guilty.
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EP 22: Advocating for the Arts from 2020-01-13T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some strategies and tips on how you can advocate for the arts for your English Language Learners. <...
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EP 21: Plan Engaging Winter Lessons from 2020-01-06T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn engaging lesson ideas that you can use with your ELLs this winter.
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EP 20: Increasing ELLs Listening Skills from 2019-12-30T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn effective strategies that will improve your ELLs listening skills in your classroom.
EP 19: Supporting your ELLs in Writing from 2019-12-23T11:00
In this episode of My Adventures in ESL, you will learn strategies that will help your ELLs grow in writing.
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EP 18: Data Binders and your ELLs from 2019-12-16T11:00
There is so much data thrown at us as teachers. There are instances when we as teachers can feel as if we are doing an assessment a week.
One struggle is presenting this data to our stude...
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EP 17: Novel Studies and your ELLs from 2019-12-09T11:00
How Novel Studies Can Make your Life Easier
So many new ESL teachers ask what do I teach my ELLs. I always answer with the same curriculum you would teach any student. Yo...
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EP 16: The Power of Field Trips from 2019-12-01T11:00
The Power of Field Trips: Building Relationships with your students
If you haven’t planned a field trip before…brace you...
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EP 15: The Power of Planning for ELLs from 2019-11-18T11:00
Everyone I have exciting news! The doors are officially open for the ESL Teacher Master Plan. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is teachers who have been teaching 3 years or less, and want to structur...
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EP 14: 3 Ways to Save Time Preparing for your ELLs from 2019-11-11T11:00
Everyone I have exciting news! The doors are officially open for the ESL Teacher Master Plan. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is teachers who have been teaching 3 years or less, and want to structur...
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EP 13: Beginning of the Class Routines Every ESL Teacher Should Use from 2019-11-04T11:00
Welcome everyone! I am so excited to be back with you! Today I am going to share beginning of the classroom routines that will assist in your classroom running smoothly.
In my program the...
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EP 12: Increasing Rigor with your ELLs from 2019-10-21T10:00
What is rigor in a classroom? Rigor is challenging your ELLs in their work and thinking. Even with our ELLs we want our work to be rigorous. There was once a time in my classroom when I had stud...
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EP 11: Get Your ELLs Talking from 2019-10-07T10:00
Today's episode is a BONUS episode from my Facebook Lives. In this episode I share some freebies (see links below).
Target Talk in my classroom has completely transformed introducing lear...
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EP 10: Supporting ELLs in Math from 2019-09-30T10:00
Supporting ELLs in Math
Something magical happened at my school three years ago that opened my eyes to one of the true needs of English Language Learners. Our school pilo...
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EP 9: Supporting ELLs in Social Studies from 2019-09-23T10:00
Social Studies was always one of my favorite subjects. I loved hearing and learning the history of others. However social studies can present a challenge to many of our English Language Learners...
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EP 8: Supporting ELLs in Science from 2019-09-16T10:00
Supporting ELLS in Science
The English Language Learners that I have taught have always loved science! It was their favorite subject, and it is easy to see why they love ...
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EP 8: Supporting ELLs in Science from 2019-09-16T10:00
Supporting ELLS in Science
The English Language Learners that I have taught have always loved science! It was their favorite subject, and it is easy to see why they love ...
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EP 8: Supporting ELLs in Science from 2019-09-16T10:00
Supporting ELLS in Science
The English Language Learners that I have taught have always loved science! It was their favorite subject, and it is easy to see why they love ...
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EP 7: This Speaking App Transformed My Classroom from 2019-09-09T10:00
I stumbled onto FlipGrid by chance. I was searching for speaking apps and this one popped up on my google search. While I was exploring the app, I noticed all of the features that can beneficial...
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EP 6: How to get you classroom funded with Donors Chose from 2019-09-02T10:00
In the beginning I struggled with getting funded on Donor’s Chose. My students in my ELL classroom needed technology and new books. I would post a project for $1200, and let it sit there hoping ...
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EP 4: Setting Up your ESL class for the New School Year from 2019-08-19T01:14:24
My first year of teaching I had a lot of random items all over my room. Posters in my room were not hung, and the who area was in a disarray. I tried “decorating” my room, but I was told by vete...
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EP 3: An ESL Teacher Guide to Self-Care from 2019-08-05T10:00
I can remember staying until 6pm every school day trying to cram in as much work as I could. I was even waking up on Saturday and Sunday working hours on end with lesson planning. Finally, it al...
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EP 2: ESL Teacher Collaboration with Mainstream Teachers from 2019-07-29T10:00
Building a relationship with the mainstream establishes trust and mutual respect.
By building a relationship you start see how the mainstream ...
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EP 1: Six Strategies&Tips For You and Your ELLs from 2019-07-20T18:35:12
1. Taking time for self-care
The past school year has been so hectic for me as a teacher. I tried to prepare for EVERYTHING and in doing so I simply overwhelme...
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