Teaching Resources Just for You!
The ESL Newcomer Checklist
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- 11 Most important topics to covert during the first year
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- Bite-size information for you to present to your students
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- Keep this as your own reminder and share it with classroom teachers
The ESL Newcomer Curriculum Guide
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Objectives and learning outcomes to help you stay on track

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Suggested topics to teach and related vocabulary and grammar points to cover within each unit.
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Ideas for activities, projects and assessments.
The ESL Teaching Roadmap membership by by Simply Ieva ESL
Step One
CONNECT. It is the first step of The ESL Teaching Roadmap full of activities that help you make and foster connections with your English learners.
Step Two
EMBARK. Help your ESL newcomers navigate the basics of communication in English with the lessons that allow them to express themselves in any situation.
Step Three
ASCEND. They know the basics, now what? ALL English learners need background building as well as academic skills used in their content area classes – this is where you will find lessons and activities that help your ESL students ascend to new heights of English learning.
Pick Your Teaching Journey...
Listen to The ESL Teaching Podcast
… a place for K-12 teachers of English learners who are looking for simple and easy-to-implement ways to engage their students and for inspiration and empowerment in their day-to-day teaching.
Follow the ESL Teaching Roadmap
A membership community, where you will have access to my signature 3 steps of teaching newcomers and mixed proficiency level classes in grades 6-12 ESL. They include newcomer/beginner curriculum resources and a community of dedicated and passionate ESL/ELL educators so you can reclaim your time, sanity and confidence!
Professional Development
Targeting professional development that leaves you inspired, provides clarity and doesn’t take up hours of your time? Yep, you got that right! Check out my webinars and workshops, and let your colleagues know, too!
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Hey! I'm Ieva!
It is my passion not only to teach my students but also to help other ESL teachers reclaim their time, become less stressed and more confident in what they do.