December in the classroom is magical, busy, and just a little bit overwhelming. Your students are counting down to winter break, your…
If your students already know what an adjective is but still write sentences like “a leather brown small bag” or “a blue…
Plan a Christmas Party | ESL Project-Based Learning Speaking Activity The holidays are the perfect time to add a little fun and…
Build Your Dream Classroom | ESL Project-Based Learning Speaking Activity Looking for a creative, student-centered way to get your English learners talking,…
Commonly Confused Words Game: A Fun Way to Teach Tricky Homophones and Look-Alike Verbs If your students constantly mix up their/there/they’re, write…
If you’ve ever taught action verbs, you know how much energy this unit can bring to your ESL or EFL classroom! The…
Free Thanksgiving Word Scramble: “How Many Words Can You Make?” Looking for a no-prep literacy activity that still feels festive? This free…
Celebrate gratitude and grow a love of reading with these free printable Thanksgiving bookmarks. Choose from a full-color version for instant print-and-go…
Strong questioning is the engine of classroom communication. For English learners, mastering WH question words—who, what, when, where, why, which, how, how…
Hey! I’m Brooke
I’m a former ESL and ELA teacher with over 15 years of classroom experience. I’ve worked with students from diverse language backgrounds, taught mixed-level groups, and balanced packed schedules that left very little room for prep time—so I know exactly how it feels.
