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From Theory to Practice: Kelly Reider on Making Language Visible in Every Classroom

In a recent episode of the Equipping ELLs Podcast, host Beth Vaucher sat down with Kelly Reider, veteran educator and founder of the English Learner…

📚 Daily ELL Tip: Visuals & realia aren’t jus

📚 Daily ELL Tip:

Visuals & realia aren’t just “extras”—they’re essential. 🧠
They bridge language gaps, ground abstract concepts, and help ELLs see what they’re learning.

Show it and say it. Always.

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Newcomer students bring incredible potential, but

Newcomer students bring incredible potential, but let's be honest, remembering all the steps to welcome them into the building can feel... overwhelming! 😯

Here's the good news: We've created a FREE "Preparing for Newcomer ESL Students" Checklist to help you navigate this transition smoothly! Keep one for yourself and print more to share with other teachers or specialists the student might see!

Send me a *Direct Message* saying "Checklist" and we'll send it to you soon!

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1️⃣ Sunday Scary: No resources ready 😱 Don

1️⃣ Sunday Scary: No resources ready

😱 Don’t stress—grab the Empowered Educator Weekly Roundup + digital teacher planner = instant lessons at your fingertips!

👉 DM me interested to join so you don’t have this Sunday scary!

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🤫 What is the silent period—and why is it one

🤫 What is the silent period—and why is it one of the most misunderstood stages for ELLs? Your students might not be stuck… they might just be learning more than you realize. 🌱

Today’s tip explains how honoring silence supports language growth.

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Overwhelmed by your 60-min content block?😩 Her

Overwhelmed by your 60-min content block?😩

Here’s how I use Equipping ELLs to simplify planning and support ELLs. 💡 Want the scaffolded templates? Comment “content”! 🔗

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ELL teachers—this one’s for you! 🙌 Join us

ELL teachers—this one’s for you! 🙌

Join us Saturday at 9 AM CST | 10 AM EST for a FREE webinar with Beth Vaucher, EL Advocate. 🎉
✔️ PD certificates
✔️ Bonus resources
✔️ Strategies to go from overwhelmed ➡️ on track
👉 Join here https://event.webinarjam.com/register/7/pv0rntq

⏳ Why do ELLs need extra wait time before respon

⏳ Why do ELLs need extra wait time before responding?

Spoiler: It’s not about hesitation—it’s about processing power. 🧠💬
Today’s tip shares how a few extra seconds can make a huge impact on language confidence.

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📊 Standardized testing season doesn’t have to

📊 Standardized testing season doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
If ACCESS testing has you stressed, this episode is for YOU. 🙌

In case you missed this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth shares realistic, low-stress strategies to help you and your students feel more confident and supported during testing season.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🧩 How to prep without burnout or “over-coaching”
🎯 What to focus on (and what to skip!)
🧠 Ways to build test familiarity with fun, interactive tools
🤝 How to collaborate with homeroom teachers
💬 Tips for communicating with ELL families about testing

💡 Plus: Find the link to our fREE ACCESS testing guide in the show notes!

🎧 Listen now to ease the stress and boost your students’ confidence—without letting the test define them.

📩 DM me EP109 and I’ll send the link!

Because your ELLs are more than a score—and you’re more than ready to guide them through. 💛

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