Vocabulary acquisition is one of the cornerstones of mastering a new language, especially for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. As…
As a teacher author, balancing the demands of teaching, creating resources, and running a business can be overwhelming. Whether you’re crafting engaging…
Glue dots might just be the unsung heroes of classroom supplies. These tiny, adhesive wonders offer a mess-free alternative to liquid glue…
Building basic vocabulary is one of the fundamental building blocks to learning a language! This activity will help your students brainstorm a…
For many language learners, the concept of three distinct ending pronunciations for the same ending can seem difficult. As always, practice makes perfect! Grab my -ed ending sounds CHEAT SHEET for an easy reference to help students learn Verb Past Tense -ed Endings /t/d/id/.
From board games to interactive quiz shows – games are a great classroom approach to learning!
Games and activities that target specific Valentine’s Day related vocabulary can be a great way to help ESL students. Using games is a fun way to learn new words and reinforce spelling . By providing a fun and interactive way to practice language skills, these games can help make learning more enjoyable too! Students will become more confident and successful language learners. My favorite Valentine’s Day themed vocabulary building activities are easy to prep and use.
As the holiday season approaches, there are a million different activities that kids love – however, Secret Secret is an overall classroom…
Christmas is a great time to introduce writing crafts or craftivities if you haven’t already tried them in your classroom. You might…
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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.
Here is a new card game to practice those tricky regular and irregular Past Simple…
When I moved to Italy to become an English teacher, I really had no idea…
Letter matching activities are the best way to practice UPPERCASE and LOWERCASE alphabet letters. Kids…
As the holiday season approaches, there are a million different activities that kids love -…

