When you are teaching English Learners, making connections with students and families is one of the most important things you can do. When you are teaching English Learners, they need to know that they are seen and valued, that they are in the right place, and that there are people they can trust. In this…
Episode 30 – The First and Most Important Step in Teaching English Learners Read More »
I have gotten so many questions about curriculum guides and the resources included in them and I have decided to address those issues in this episode. The resources I found online when I searched for ESL Curriculum Guides lacked the specificity that I wanted. So, I created a newcomer curriculum guide myself. This is a
Episode 29 – How Can a Newcomer Curriculum Guide Save You Time? Read More »
In this episode, I discuss the importance of creating a scope and sequence for your EL students and how to get it done over the summer. I have a ton of flexibility being an ESL teacher. This is great, but it can also make it difficult to know that I am on track throughout the
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In this episode I share 5 things you need to do to prepare for a successful school year. Summer is a time to rest and not think about anything school related. In fact, one of today’s tips is all about rest and relaxation. It is important for a number of reasons! But, there are a
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I love reading books, especially historical fiction and anything having to do with other cultures. But, in this episode I focus on a different type of book, professional development books for EL teachers. There are plenty of great professional development books out there for EL teachers. I have read many of them and have several
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I enjoy taking a break and recharging my batteries over the summer, but I also love to take some time to work on lesson ideas that I don’t have as much time to think about during the school year and take advantage of some professional development. So, in this episode, I share my suggestions for
Episode 25 – 5 Fantastic Virtual Events for EL Teachers Read More »