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A Simple Approach to Planning ELL Lessons That Actually Works

Most ELL teachers know what it feels like to sit down on Sunday evening with a blank document and a roster of students at different…

EL teachers don’t just wear many hats… they wear t

EL teachers don’t just wear many hats… they wear the whole closet. 😅

Lesson planner. Language coach. Data tracker. Scaffold builder. Encourager. Advocate. Problem-solver. All before lunch.

If your day feels like a lot, DM me ROUTINES and I’ll send you a freebie to help streamline your day so you can focus on what matters most: your students.

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Real talk for ELL teachers. 🎙️ When you sit down

Real talk for ELL teachers. 🎙️

When you sit down to plan your ELL lessons — where do you start? 🤔

A. I plan by unit with a clear vocabulary and language function thread. 🧵
B. I plan week by week with some connection between lessons. 📅
C. I plan day by day, honestly — it is survival mode right now. 😬
D. I search for resources and put together what fits. 🔍

Drop your answer below. 💬
There is no wrong answer here — I just want to know where you are.
Because where you are is where we start. 🫂

Full episode on the four-stage unit planning framework — EP216 — in bio. 🔗

This is the four-stage framework that changes ELL

This is the four-stage framework that changes ELL planning from disconnected survival mode to intentional language acquisition. 🎯

Save this. Share it. 📌

Full episode EP216 in bio. 🔗

Ready to stop planning one lesson at a time? Join our free webinar — Plan Less, Teach More — and get the framework inside your classroom this year. 👇
http://tinyurl.com/ELL4step

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Attention teachers! 🎉 If you want to enhance your ELL resources without paying out of pocket, we partner with schools to bring Equipping ELLs directly to you.

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🌍 What does translanguaging actually look like in

🌍 What does translanguaging actually look like in a real classroom?
Not a buzzword. Not chaos. Just strategic bilingual brilliance. 💬✨

In this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast, we’re walking you through a real-life content-area lesson where translanguaging helps multilingual learners THRIVE.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🧠 What translanguaging is (and what it’s not)
📚 How to support reading in both English & native languages
🗺 Ways to use dual-language labeling, vocab, & discussions
🤝 How to build trust and boost engagement across levels

You’ll hear exactly how to apply this in a 5th-grade unit on explorers—step by step.

🎧 Want your ELLs to engage more deeply and feel seen? This episode will help you make that happen.

📩 DM me EP115, and I’ll send the link straight to you!

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Join me live THIS Wednesday and Thursday! Save you

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Attention educators! 🌟 Remember that scaffolding f

Attention educators! 🌟 Remember that scaffolding for your ESL students isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. It's important to adjust and change those supports throughout the year to keep them engaged and thriving.

Our free scaffolding rubrics will guide you on when to switch things up and what types of scaffolds to implement next. Ready to elevate your teaching? DM us for your free rubrics today! 📚✨

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