Blog – Inspiring Young Learners

Lesson Planning ·

How to create clear, meaningful, and impactful lessons during a 30 minute session.

It was always the worst feeling: My group of eager students was gathered at my bean table, calling my name over and over, and I’m…

Classroom Community ·

10 Books to Read at the End of the Year

Are you trying to figure out how to send your students off for the summer in an encouraging and motivating way? The best way is…

Newcomers ·

Effective Strategies for Preventing Burnout While Managing A Huge ESL Student Caseload

Are you an ESL teacher experiencing burnout as a result of an enormous case load? We were recently asked for support by a teacher who…

Language Domains ·

Improving Teaching Effectiveness with Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs): A Discussion with Guest, Courtney Morgan

In the world of education, understanding and adapting to the unique language skills of ELLs is a paramount goal for every dedicated teacher. In this…

Newcomers ·

Mastering ESL Lesson Planning: A Step-by-Step Path for Success

Unlock the secrets to successful ESL lesson planning with our step-by-step guide, designed to help you streamline your approach and achieve results! One of the…

Newcomers ·

Essential ESL Teacher Resources: Our Top 5 Must-Haves

Discover the power-packed toolkit every ESL teacher needs! In this episode, we want to equip you with effective, engaging tools that can revolutionize your teaching…

Newcomers ·

Mastering ESL Curriculum: Strategies for Success and Pitfalls to Avoid

TEACHER, LET’S TALK ABOUT ESL CURRICULUM. In today’s episode, we delve into the heart of what makes a solid ESL curriculum, tackle common pitfalls, and…

Newcomers ·

Empowering Newcomers: Essential Lessons for the First 3 Weeks

Empower your ELL newcomers in the initial weeks of the school year. The first few weeks of the school year are pivotal, especially for our…

Classroom Community ·

Supporting SLIFE Students: Effective Strategies and Insights for ESL Teachers with Guest, Orly Klapholz

“Help! I’m an ESL teacher. Where do I begin with a SLIFE student?” In this episode, host Beth Vaucher and guest Orly Klapholz engage in…

Classroom Community ·

Back to School Success: Essential Tips from a Veteran ESL Teacher

Teacher, we’ve got an ESL veteran teacher ready to impart practical wisdom for back to school success! In episode 86 of the Equipping ELLs podcast,…

language-rich, visually engaging classroom for ELLs

Classroom Community ·

Creating a Language-Rich and Visually Engaging Classroom: 8 Essential Setup Strategies for Teachers of ELLs

What does a language-rich, visually engaging ESL classroom look like? Today, we’re diving into practical ways to set up your classroom for the school year,…

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