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Curriculum, Lesson Ideas, Reading

EP 154 Empowering Educators: Engaging Lesson Plans for Black History Month

Welcome, educators! Before we dive in, I want to share some incredible resources available to support you in your teaching journey. Visit My Adventures in ESL Store to explore engaging…

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February 17, 2025
Reading

How to Build an Engaging Classroom Library

The books we have received have been amazing for our independent reading time. Everyday the ELLs receive 15-20 minutes of time to read independently. For more photos follow me on…

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December 16, 2018
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…

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March 3, 2025
  • Planning Strategies,  Professional Development,  Reflections

    EP. 115 Prep & Plan: Setting High Expectations

    August 22, 2023 /

    Hey! It’s Session 2! I want to thank you all for tuning into the first Prep & Plan Session (Routines & Procedures). A few of you asked about the routines and procedures that I use in my classroom. Click here to download my template of Routines & Procedures that I use in the ESL Master Plan. I will keep it available for a limited time. Let’s dive into Session 2! The impact of having high expectations for your Language Learners is a simple and profound strategy.  The “Back-to-School Prep & Plan Sessions” has begun! If you take action you’ll go into the upcoming school year prepared to support your Language…

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    EP 114 Prep & Plan: Routines & Procedures

    August 7, 2023 /

    Are you looking for some effective and engaging lessons for your Language Learners? Join the Close Read Club! Learn more at https://www.myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub  It’s Session 1 for our Prep & Plan journey!! Did you know that just spending a few minutes at the beginning of your classes establishing rules and procedures can make your school year so much easier? The “Back-to-School Prep & Plan Sessions” has begun! If you take action you’ll go into the upcoming school year prepared to support your Language Learners. Step 1: Download the UPDATED WorkbookHere’s the UPDATED link to the workbook for our time together—make sure to print this out and have it beside your computer…

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    EP 113 Steps to Minimal Lesson Planning this Summer

    July 10, 2023 /

    Hey everyone! I have great news to share with you this week. One of the biggest requests I get is how to plan lessons for Language Learners. That is why I want to invite you to join me in the Prep & Plan Sessions. During these sessions, I will walk you through how to set the foundation for successful planning throughout the school year. Go to myadventuresinesl.com/prepandplan to get notified when we start our sessions.  We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question.  What did you do last summer that was effective in planning for your school year? Take a moment to reflect on this question.…

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    EP. 112 Summer Lesson Plan Strategies

    June 26, 2023 /

    Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share with you an amazing free tool I have available to you. It is “The Ultimate Guide to a Successful School Year”. In this guide, I walk you through how you can take those nervous jitters to have undeniable confidence throughout the school year. All because you started with these basic steps in the guide. To download the guide go tmyadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide. We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question.  Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer yourself honestly about where you stand. The problem with planning over the summer is…

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    2022-2023 Reflections

    June 19, 2023 /

    Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share with you an amazing free tool I have available to you.  It is “The Ultimate Guide to a Successful School Year”. In this guide, I walk you through how you can take those nervous jitters to have undeniable confidence throughout the school year. All because you started with these basic steps in the guide. To download the guide go to myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide. We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question.  Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer yourself honestly about where you stand. I will be answering these same questions…

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    My Struggles in Elementary & How I am Overcoming

    April 3, 2023 /

    Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share an amazing free tool I have available to you. It is “The Ultimate Guide to a Successful School Year”.  In this guide, I walk you through how you can take those nervous jitters to have undeniable confidence throughout the school year. All because you started with these basic steps in the guide.  To download the guide go to myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide.  We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question.  How well do you handle change? Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer yourself honestly about where you stand.  Last year in…

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    EP 109 Engaging Lessons for Spring

    March 20, 2023 /

    Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share an amazing free tool I have available to you. It is “The Ultimate Guide to a Successful School Year”.  In this guide, I walk you through how you can take those nervous jitters to have undeniable confidence throughout the school year. All because you started with these basic steps in the guide.  To download the guide go to myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question.  How are you engaging your students this spring semester? Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer yourself honestly about where you stand.…

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    EP. 108 How Teaching with a Scripted Curriculum Changed Me

    February 20, 2023 /

    Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share with you an amazing free tool I have available to you. It is “The Ultimate Guide to a Successful School Year”. In this guide, I walk you through how you can take those nervous jitters to have undeniable confidence throughout the school year. All because you started with these basic steps in the guide.  To download the guide go to myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide.  We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question.  How do you feel about the current curriculum or lack of curriculum you currently are using in your classroom? Take a moment to reflect on this question.…

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    EP 107 Tackling Teacher Hoarding

    February 5, 2023 /

    Welcome educators! Before we get started I want to share with you an amazing new and free tool I have available to you. It is a curriculum guide for the school year.  This guide will give you the tools to help with your planning and keep you on track. It is also great to use if you need some ideas about what to teach for the school year. To download the guide go to myadventuresinesl.com We are going to start off today’s episode with your reflection question. How many of the resources in your classroom such as games, printables, and supplies are you using during the school year? Take a…

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    Creating a Safe & Welcoming Environment for Language Learners

    January 22, 2023 /

    While researching and learning more about how to create a learning and welcoming environment, I learned that there are major components to creating a warm and welcoming classroom environment.  Those components are physical, psychological, and emotional. We are going to start today’s episode with your reflection question. How are you currently creating a safe and welcoming environment for your Language Learners? Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer yourself honestly about where you stand. Creating a warm and welcoming environment for your Language Learners is something that should be done all year. I noticed that educators focus on this a lot at the…

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