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201. Why nothing seems to stick for your ELL students (and what to do instead)

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Engaging Vocabulary Games: 25 Must-Try Activities for English Language Learners

On the Equipping ELLs podcast we’ve been delving into the world of vocabulary development, and the topic of episode #104 is a personal favorite –…

Teachers, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel 🚨

Teachers, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel 🚨

In just 5 days, we’ll help you build ESL routines + foundational activities that make your classroom run smoothly—no matter who walks in.

✨ Free resources included!
DM CHALLENGE to grab your spot in the challenge!

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Hot take for ELL teachers: You don't need more st

Hot take for ELL teachers:

You don't need more strategies. You need to stick with a good one.

The teachers who feel most confident with their ELLs aren't doing more. They're doing fewer things — consistently.

What's ONE routine or structure you could commit to using every day for the next two weeks?

Drop it below 👇 — let's hold each other accountable.

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Your challenge this week? 👇🏼 Pick ONE thing. Comm

Your challenge this week? 👇🏼

Pick ONE thing. Commit for two weeks. Watch what happens.

Drop your one thing in the comments- let's hold each other accountable! And if you need help picking it, DM me the word CONSISTENCY for a free guide! 🙌🏼

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Real talk for ELL teachers 👇 Have you ever tried

Real talk for ELL teachers 👇

Have you ever tried something with your students, it worked for a week, and then completely fell apart?

You're not alone. And it's not your fault.

The reason is almost never the strategy. It's consistency — or the lack of it.

Tell me: what's one thing you've tried with your ELLs that actually worked when you stuck with it? Drop it below. 👇

(And if you're not sure what to be consistent WITH — DM us the word CONSISTENCY and we've got something for you.)

The real reason nothing sticks with your ELLs- and

The real reason nothing sticks with your ELLs- and it's not the strategy.

Save this and DM the word CONSISTENCY if you want help picking that one thing! 🎧 Full episode 201 linked in bio!

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You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just stuck in th

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just stuck in the cycle.

Trying something new → seeing a little progress → getting pulled in a different direction → starting over again.

And over time?
It feels like nothing is actually working.

But here’s the shift we unpack in this episode:

👉 It’s not about finding a better strategy.
👉 It’s about sticking with one long enough for it to actually work.

Language growth doesn’t come from constant change.
It comes from consistency, repetition, and structure over time.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or like your efforts aren’t sticking… this episode will hit home.

🎧 Listen to Episode 201 at the link in bio
💬 DM us CONSISTENT and we’ll send you a free guide to help you choose your ONE focus

Save this for when you feel tempted to start over again—and send it to a teacher who needs the reminder.

Ever wonder what skills you should be targeting fo

Ever wonder what skills you should be targeting for certain levels of ELLs? 💡
Get these teacher-made, teacher-friendly WIDA Can-Do Descriptors for FREE! 🙌

🎯I love using these to see where my students are at and how I can push them to the next level. No more confusion, no more guessing- just precise guidance to tailor your instruction for every student's unique needs. From listening and speaking to reading and writing, WIDA Can-Do descriptors provide the roadmap to success! 🛣 Comment 'cando' to get yours sent straight to your DMs!

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Ever feel lost planning for your 30-min newcomer g

Ever feel lost planning for your 30-min newcomer groups? 👀

Here’s the weekly routine that finally brought me peace, progress, and less prep stress.💡👇

What do you do with your newcomers?!

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