Newcomers
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EP 159 Student Needs Assessments
Welcome, Educators! Before we begin, I want to share some exciting resources that can help you save time, simplify lesson planning, and engage your ESL students. Visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to explore a growing collection of classroom-tested tools made just for teachers like you. Now, let’s jump into this week’s important topic: student needs assessments. What Is a Student Needs Assessment? A student needs assessment is a systematic approach to collecting data that helps identify the academic, social, emotional, and language needs of your students. These assessments can involve input from multiple stakeholders—including students, teachers, and even families—through methods like: The key is to be intentional in your data collection and have…
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EP 157 Celebrating Your Newcomer’s Success
Welcome, educators! As teachers, we know how important it is to encourage and uplift our students. Every day, you create a positive impact in their lives, and I want to remind you that you are doing an amazing job! Teaching newcomers comes with unique challenges, but it also presents beautiful opportunities to celebrate their successes. In today’s post, we’ll explore meaningful ways to celebrate your newcomers’ achievements, helping them feel valued and motivated in their learning journey. Why Celebrating Newcomers is Essential Newcomer students face the challenge of adjusting to a new culture, language, and education system. Recognizing and celebrating their milestones—big or small—helps build confidence, fosters a sense of…
- Classroom Strategies, Curriculum, Distance Learning, Language Objectives, Lesson Ideas, Listening Skills, Newcomers, Planning Strategies, Reading, Reading Strategies, Teaching Strategies, Writing Strategies
Ep 156 Lesson Ideas for March
Welcome, educators! March is a month filled with opportunities to create engaging and meaningful lessons for your students. Whether you’re focusing on Women’s History Month, Poetry Month, or the arrival of spring, this blog post will provide you with creative lesson ideas and themes to keep your students inspired and learning. Let’s dive in! Women’s History Month: Celebrate and Inspire Women’s History Month is celebrated throughout March to honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. This theme provides countless opportunities for engaging lessons and activities. Lesson Idea: Biography and Research Projects A biography or research project is a versatile activity that works across grade levels and proficiency levels.…
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EP 155 My Thoughts and Experiences About Gifted ELLs
Welcome, educators! Before we dive into today’s topic, I want to share some amazing resources with you. If you’re looking for engaging materials to support your English learners, visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to download lesson plans and activities designed to make learning fun and effective. The Impact of ESL Teachers To all the hardworking ESL teachers—thank you for everything you do! Your dedication extends far beyond teaching words and grammar. You provide students with the tools to express themselves, connect with others, and chase their dreams. The patience, kindness, and encouragement you offer every day create a safe and inspiring space for your students to grow. You’re not just teaching—you’re changing lives.…
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EP 152 Breaking Myths About Newcomer Students: Insights for Educators
Welcome, educators! Before we dive into today’s topic, I want to share some incredible resources available to support your teaching journey. Visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to explore and download engaging tools tailored to your classroom needs. Thank you for the incredible work you do every single day. Your role as an educator is so much more than teaching language—you’re building bridges, fostering understanding, and empowering students to find their voices in a new world. Helping students navigate grammar, vocabulary, cultural nuances, and the confidence they need to succeed is transformative. Your dedication changes lives, one lesson, one conversation, and one smile at a time. Remember: what you’re doing matters more than you…
- Language Objectives, Lesson Ideas, Newcomers, Planning Strategies, Reading Strategies, Teaching Strategies
EP. 150 Strategies for Teaching Close Reading to Newcomers: A Guide for ESL Educators
Teaching a new language goes beyond vocabulary and grammar—it’s about fostering connections, building confidence, and empowering students to express themselves. One of the most effective strategies for supporting newcomers is close reading. This involves analyzing a text through repeated readings, each with a specific purpose, helping students deepen their comprehension and develop critical thinking skills. One of the biggest challenges in teaching newcomers is ensuring they can access and understand the text. Building background knowledge is essential. You can use strategies like think-alouds to model your thought process, conduct picture walks with labeled vocabulary in both English and the students’ native language, and incorporate videos or real-world items to bring…
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EP 141 Beginning of the Year Lesson Ideas
Welcome educators! Before we start, I want to share my amazing and engaging resources. To learn more and download some engaging resources go to myadventuresinesl.com/store. You are an efficient, engaging, and hard-working educator. The work that you are doing for your students is appreciated. Thank you for your dedication and the time you put in to ensure your students succeed. In this week’s episode, I will share a 5-day lesson plan you can use during the beginning of the school year to help you learn more about your students. On Day 1, you will start the lesson by introducing yourself. During the presentation, you can share your favorites with the…
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EP 132 Supporting Newcomers in General Education
Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share with you the amazing resources I have available. To learn more and download some engaging resources go to myadventuresinesl.com/store. You are an effective and hard-working educator. The work that you are doing for your students is appreciated. Thank you for your dedication and the time you put in to ensure your students succeed. In this week’s episode, I will share strategies on how you can support general ed teachers in supporting Recently Arrived English Learners in their classroom. I can remember it as if it happened during my planning period yesterday. The school I was working for at the time…
- Classroom Strategies, Curriculum, Language Objectives, Lesson Ideas, Listening Skills, Newcomers, Planning Strategies, Reading Strategies, Reflections, Speaking Activities, Teaching Strategies, Writing Strategies
EP 126 Planning for January Part 3
Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share the engaging resources I have available to you. To learn more and download some engaging resources go to myadventuresinesl.com/store. You are an amazing and hard-working educator. The work that you are doing for your students is appreciated. Thank you for your dedication and the time you put in to ensure your students succeed. Today’s episode aims to provide you with lesson ideas for lessons about the Lunar New Year. Day 1 Building Background: The Chinese New Year will be celebrated on February 10th. Chinese New Year is a 15-day festival that begins with the new moon. Chinese New Year can…
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EP 121 Strategies for Gen Ed Teachers to Support Newcomers
We are going to start off today’s blog with your reflection question. What are the tips and strategies you give to teachers when they ask how to support newcomers? Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer yourself honestly about where you stand. This scenario may sound familiar to many of you listening. A new student arrives at the school who speaks little to no English. Their general education teacher(s) may go into a small or not-so-small panic about how to support them during class. Naturally, I want to share all the practical and textbook strategies of what they can do in the classroom.…
