Teacher Toolkit Memberships: Your All-Year ESL Resource Library (Printables + Boom Cards)
Two memberships. One simple goal: make lesson planning feel lighter—without sacrificing engagement.
The fastest way to stop last-minute lesson planning
If you’re tired of hunting for “one more activity” the night before a lesson, the Teacher Toolkit Memberships were built for you. With one annual price, you get instant, unlimited access to a huge library of ESL-friendly print and digital resources—so you always have a place to go when you need something fast.
Instead of buying resources one-by-one, you can simply open one library, find what you need, and teach with confidence. And the best part? Everything you download is yours to keep (even if you don’t renew).
If this sounds like your week… you’re not alone
Here are the teacher problems I kept hearing again and again (and honestly, I lived them too):
- “I have no time.” You need something ready-to-go in minutes, not hours.
- “My students get bored fast.” Worksheets aren’t cutting it, but you still need real skill practice.
- “I’m spending too much on single resources.” Especially when you need variety across the year.
- “I don’t want to start from scratch.” You want a reliable go-to library you can trust.
- “My class is mixed-level.” You need resources that work for ESL/EFL/ELL and elementary learners.
The Teacher Toolkit Memberships were designed to solve these exact pain points—without making you learn a complicated new system.
What is a “Teacher Toolkit Membership”?
A Teacher Toolkit Membership is an all-access pass to the Hot Chocolate Teachables resource library. Once you join, eligible resources on the website unlock to a member price of $0, so you can add what you need to your cart and download without paying for individual products.
You can choose one of two membership options depending on how you teach: Teacher Toolkit (printables + digital resources) or Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards (everything in Toolkit plus a full library of self-checking Boom Cards).
Choose Your Membership Option
Both plans are built for busy teachers who want lesson planning to feel easier. The difference is simple: the second plan includes the full Boom Cards library too.
Option 1: Teacher Toolkit Membership
Best for: Teachers who want a massive printable + digital resource library they can pull from all year long.
Option 2: Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards Membership
Best for: Teachers who want everything—printables for class plus self-checking digital practice for centers, homework, review, and independent learning.
What I’ve learned after using “big libraries” in real classrooms
I’ve tried the “save everything to your computer and hope you remember where it is” approach. It always starts with good intentions… and ends with 47 random folders and a frantic search five minutes before class.
The biggest mistake I made early on was downloading too much at once. It felt productive, but I never used half of it because I didn’t have a simple system.
What works better: decide what your students need this week, download only what you’ll use, and keep a small “go-to” folder for quick wins (speaking, vocabulary, grammar, early finishers).
How the membership works (in plain English)
Time needed: 5–10 minutes to set up your account the first time. After that, downloads are quick.
Materials needed: a Hot Chocolate Teachables account + printer (optional) + device for digital resources (optional).
- Create an account and sign in. (Important: you must be signed in when you purchase.)
- Purchase your membership while signed in. This connects the membership to your account.
- Browse the library and add included resources to your cart.
- Member pricing shows as $0 for eligible resources. Check out and download.
- Teach, reuse, and download anytime during your membership year.
Teacher tip: the first time, download 3 “emergency lesson” activities—one speaking, one grammar, one vocabulary. Keep them in a folder called Tomorrow’s Lesson. You’ll thank yourself later.
What this looks like in real life (3 classroom examples)
Example 1: The “I have 12 minutes left” speaking save
Problem: You finish early, students start wandering, and the room gets loud fast.
What you do: Grab a speaking prompt set and run a quick “two partners” routine.
- Setup: Project 1 prompt or hand out a few cards.
- Students: Talk for 60 seconds, rotate partners, repeat.
- Check: Students submit 1 sentence summarizing their partner’s answer.
Sample student response: “My partner thinks homework should be shorter because students need family time.”
Example 2: Quick grammar practice without groans
Problem: Your class needs review, but worksheets aren’t working.
What you do: Use a game-style grammar activity from the library. Students get repetition without it feeling like “more work.”
Check: Use an answer key or quick teacher check-in, then have students fix one mistake they made.
Example 3: Independent practice that actually runs itself (Boom Cards plan)
Problem: You need quiet practice during centers, intervention, or a sub day.
What you do: Assign a self-checking Boom Cards deck (Toolkit + Boom Cards plan).
- Students: Get instant feedback and try again.
- You: Circulate, support, and pull a small group.
- Win: Everyone practices—without you grading a stack of papers.
What’s included inside the Teacher Toolkit library
Members get access to a growing library of ready-to-use resources designed for ESL/EFL/ELL and elementary English learners.
- Grammar games & practice activities (tenses, parts of speech, sentence building, and more)
- Speaking activities & conversation games (discussion prompts, task cards, partner games)
- Vocabulary-building resources (flashcards, games, themed word practice)
- Seasonal and holiday activities (fun, timely lessons that still teach real skills)
- Worksheets, task cards, posters, and printables (for practice, review, and display)
- Digital learning tools (including self-checking activities and interactive practice)
And if you choose the Toolkit + Boom Cards plan: you also unlock the full Boom Cards library for extra digital practice.
How to differentiate with the membership (mixed levels made easier)
If you teach mixed-level groups, you already know the challenge: one activity can feel too easy for some students and too hard for others.
- Support option: use picture support, sentence frames, and partner practice before independent work.
- On-level option: assign the standard task card set or printable game as written.
- Challenge option: require a written extension (ex: “use 3 target words in a paragraph” or “justify your answer”).
- Pacing option: run one resource over 2 days—day 1 practice, day 2 application.
Common student mistake I see: rushing without reading directions. Fix it by assigning a “team reader” or having students highlight the success criteria before starting.
How to check work quickly (without taking it home)
This is the teacher reality: if it’s going to require heavy grading, it’s not sustainable.
Here are three low-stress checking routines that work with most Toolkit activities:
- Answer key check: Students self-check with a key, then correct 2 mistakes in a different color.
- Teacher stamp/signature: You spot-check completion and accuracy while circulating.
- One-question exit ticket: Students write one example sentence using the target skill.
Why a membership can save money (and decision fatigue)
Buying resources one at a time adds up fast—especially when you teach year-round skills like speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. A membership lowers the cost over time and removes the “Should I buy this?” question every week.
Instead, you get one place to go for quick, classroom-tested activities whenever you need them.
Explore the membership options here:
Hot Chocolate Teachables Memberships
Teacher FAQs
Who are these memberships for?
They’re designed for ESL/EFL/ELL and elementary English learners, including mixed-ability classrooms. They’re also great for tutors, small groups, and teachers who need low-prep activities that still build real skills.
What grade levels work best?
Most resources are best for elementary through middle school ESL/ELL, but many sets work for older learners who need simple, structured practice—especially speaking games and grammar review.
What problem does this solve?
It solves the “I need something for tomorrow” problem. You always have a reliable library for grammar, speaking, vocabulary, seasonal lessons, early finishers, and review week.
How long do activities take?
Many resources are flexible: 10–15 minute warm-ups, 20–30 minute center rotations, or full lessons when you add a short extension. Boom Cards are especially easy to use for 10–20 minute independent practice blocks.
How much prep is required?
Most activities are print-and-go: print, cut if needed, and teach. For digital resources, you can assign or project immediately. Optional prep (laminating, organizing) helps for long-term reuse.
How do I manage checking and feedback?
Use quick checks: answer keys, self-check routines, teacher spot-checks, or 1-sentence exit tickets. For Boom Cards, students get built-in feedback while they work.
Can I use these for sub plans?
Yes—this library is perfect for sub days because activities are structured and easy to follow. Print a simple direction sheet and choose an activity with an answer key when possible.
Is this different from worksheet packets?
Yes. Many resources are game-based or interaction-based (speaking games, task cards, review activities) so students get repetition without the “worksheet fatigue.”
Can students use these at home?
Absolutely. Printables can be sent home as practice packets, and Boom Cards are ideal for independent homework-style practice because they’re self-checking.
Do I keep downloads after my membership ends?
Yes—anything you downloaded during your membership is yours to keep. Your membership gives you access to download at $0 during the active year.
Which membership should I choose?
If you mainly teach with printables and want a huge library of classroom-ready resources, choose Teacher Toolkit. If you also want self-checking digital practice for centers, homework, intervention, and independent learning, choose Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards.
Ready to make lesson planning feel easier?
If you want a year-long safety net—grammar, speaking, vocabulary, seasonal activities, and digital practice all in one place—the Teacher Toolkit Memberships were made for you.
Teacher Toolkit Membership:
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Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards Membership:
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Less stress. More teaching magic. And a library you’ll actually use all year.
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