The start to the school year for newcomer ELLs can be overwhelming and nerve-wracking. It is our job to set them up with tools to help them feel comfortable exploring a new language in a

Need some practical ways to get your English Language Learners speaking, listening, reading, and writing? Especially those newcomers and beginners? This blog post talks about ways to incorporate vocabulary and get your ELLs speaking using task cards. Includes activities, strategies, ideas and benefits of using them to support your teaching. #esl #eslbeginners #eslnewcomers #eslstrategies #eslactivities #eslteaching

Classroom language is essential to communicate effectively in an academic setting. As English learners, it’s crucial to understand and use classroom English expressions to participate in class, ask questions, and express ourselves. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of classroom language for both teachers and students and provide a list of useful expressions to ... Read more

Valentina Gonzalez highlights 18 ways to support English learners with scaffolds and content presentation methods that help them succeed throughout the year.

Newcomer students receive some support from an ELD (English Language Development) teacher in most elementary schools. The majority of their time is spent in their grade level classroom. Here are some strategies for supporting a newcomer student both in their grade level classroom and areas to focus on during targeted language development lessons. Create a

How to decorate an ESL Classroom; 8 ESL classroom decorations for a welcoming and inclusive environment for your multilingual students.

A downloadable print to use in your classroom and/or for your child to use to practice the eight parts of speech. Type: PDF file Size: 8x11