))
How do I plan for my ELLs? Am I doing enough to support my ESL students? Am I a good ESL teacher? How do I lead a professional development about ESL in front of my peers? How can I have a successful ESL classroom? And the biggest question that every ESL teacher asks is, “How can I ensure my students succeed?” Welcome to Adventures in ESL Podcast! This is the place you want to be to answer all your burning questions about teaching ESL students in grades K-12. My Adventures in ESL Podcast serv ...
…
continue reading
1
EP 160 Mistakes When Writing Language Objectives
9:58
9:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:58
📘 Episode Summary: In this episode of My Adventures in ESL, we're diving into one of the most foundational (yet often overlooked) aspects of ESL instruction: language objectives. If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether your objectives are truly effective—or you’re just looking to sharpen your approach—this episode is for you. I’m sharing the three…
…
continue reading
In this week’s episode of My Adventures in ESL, we’re exploring one of the most powerful tools you can use to support your English Language Learners: the student needs assessment. You'll learn what a needs assessment is, why it’s crucial in an ESL setting, and how to effectively implement one in your own classroom. Whether you teach newcomers or lo…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into engaging ESL lesson ideas that will captivate your students and enhance their language skills. Teaching English as a second language is more than just lessons—it's about empowering students to express themselves, connect with others, and build confidence. Today, I’m sha…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into meaningful ways to celebrate the achievements of your newcomer students—helping them build confidence, stay motivated, and feel valued in the classroom. As educators, we know the importance of encouragement, and today, I’ll be sharing simple yet powerful strategies to u…
…
continue reading
Welcome to this episode, where we dive into engaging lesson ideas for March! This month offers a wealth of opportunities to create meaningful learning experiences for your students. From celebrating Women’s History Month and Poetry Month to exploring the arrival of spring, we’ve got you covered with creative ideas and actionable lesson plans. Episo…
…
continue reading
1
EP 155 My thoughts and experiences about Gifted ELLs
7:16
7:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:16
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we explore an important and often overlooked issue—identifying and supporting gifted English Language Learners (ELLs). Many multilingual students go unnoticed in gifted programs simply because traditional assessments don’t account for their unique skills and potential. Join me as I share…
…
continue reading
1
Empowering Educators: Engaging Lesson Plans for Black History Month
7:21
7:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:21
Welcome, educators! In today’s episode, we’re diving into impactful and engaging lesson ideas to help you plan for Black History Month. These lessons are designed to build background knowledge, strengthen reading comprehension, and encourage thoughtful discussions among your students. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to introduce Black Hist…
…
continue reading
1
EP 153 Supporting You & Your Students This Testing Season
9:23
9:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:23
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. Testing season can be overwhelming for both ESL teachers and students, with multiple required assessments in a short period. In this episode, we’re diving into strategies to help your students feel confid…
…
continue reading
1
Breaking Myths About Newcomer Students: Insights for Educators
8:30
8:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:30
Welcome to today’s episode of the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! We’re tackling some of the most common misconceptions about working with newcomer students and sharing practical strategies to help educators support their success. Episode Highlights: 1. Myth: Students Must Acquire Oral Language Before Literacy Misconception: "Students need to speak E…
…
continue reading
1
EP 151 Celebrate Lunar New Year in Your ESL Classroom with Engaging Lessons and Activities
10:49
10:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:49
Welcome, educators! In this episode, we’re sharing exciting ways to bring the Lunar New Year into your ESL classroom. From close reading strategies to hands-on activities, you’ll find creative ideas to spark curiosity, foster cultural appreciation, and build essential language skills. What’s Inside This Episode: 1. Lunar New Year Close Read Discove…
…
continue reading
1
Strategies for Teaching Close Reading to Newcomers: A Guide for ESL Educators
11:12
11:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:12
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into effective strategies for teaching close reading to ESL newcomers! Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your journey, these actionable tips will help you empower your language learners and create meaningful learning experiences. Episode Highlights: Building Background Knowledge: Lear…
…
continue reading
1
Unlocking Strategies for Engaging Language Learners
11:17
11:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:17
Welcome back, educators! In this episode, I’m sharing insights and strategies inspired by my recent experience at the TNTESOL conference in Nashville. From innovative math strategies to utilizing library resources and understanding translanguaging, you’ll find actionable tips to enhance your teaching and support your language learners. What You’ll …
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 148 Simple and Effective November Lesson Ideas for Your Language Learners
7:38
7:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:38
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! This week’s episode is all about making your November lesson planning efficient and engaging for you Language Learners. We’ll cover strategies and activity ideas for Veterans Day, Daylight Savings Time, Fall Festivals, and Hibernation. Tune in to get inspired with hands-on, student-centered activities th…
…
continue reading
1
Transform Your Planning Period: Time-Saving Tips for Teachers
6:50
6:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:50
In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies for educators to find more time in their day to support students effectively. From analyzing how you spend your time to planning ahead, this episode is packed with tips to help you maximize your productivity. We discuss: Analyze Your Time Track everything you do during the school day to get a …
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this week’s episode, we’re sharing practical and effective strategies to help you transform your planning period and optimize your productivity. In This Episode: Introduction to Trey Browder: A licensed therapist and impact coach dedicated to helping educators achieve work-life balance and manage stre…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this week’s episode, we’re diving into speaking and writing activities that you can easily incorporate into your lessons to help your students express themselves more effectively. These activities are designed to boost both listening and speaking skills while enhancing students’ writing abilities. In …
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! Welcome, educators! In this week’s episode, we are exploring practical tips and strategies for setting up effective literacy stations in your classroom. Literacy stations can make a huge difference in your students’ learning experience by promoting independence, responsibility, and a variety of learning …
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 143 Improving Engagement Among Language Learners
10:03
10:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:03
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! Today’s podcast aims to provide you with simple and effective strategies you can use in your classroom to increase student engagement among your students. These may surprise you because we often think that adding some games increases student engagement. Let’s dive into strategies you can use to improve s…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. Today’s podcast aims to provide you with lesson ideas for September. This will help your planning and make things easier when you start brainstorming what to do for the upcoming month. This podcast will p…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. It’s the beginning of the school year and you are running out of lesson ideas. In this week's episode, I will share a 5-day lesson plan that you can use during the beginning of the school year to help you…
…
continue reading
1
Tips for Creating Your Back-to-School Curriculum
11:41
11:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:41
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. Imagine it is the beginning of the school year and you are getting question after question about the ESL students at your school. The general education teachers also wonder how they can support the langua…
…
continue reading
1
Tips for Creating Your Back-to-School Curriculum
10:11
10:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:11
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week's episode, I will share the structure you need to build your back-to-school lessons. These will consist of the core basics to help you plan for those first two weeks of school. Check out this…
…
continue reading
1
What to Do Instead of Summer Lesson Planning
8:48
8:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:48
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week's episode, I will share strategies and tips on how you can avoid tenuous planning over the summer. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Links & R…
…
continue reading
1
Summer Playlist: Compliance & Prepping for the New School Year
7:21
7:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:21
If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for compliance Simple tips to avoid getting overwhelmed with compliance Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new …
…
continue reading
1
Summer Playlist: Creating a Welcoming Environment for your Language Learners
8:23
8:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:23
If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for your Language Learners Tips to create a welcome environment for your students Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates …
…
continue reading
If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Ways to prepare for the upcoming school year How to check with yourself to know you are ready Simple ways to start getting prepared today Subscribe to My Adven…
…
continue reading
1
Summer Playlist: Preparing for the First Day of School
9:19
9:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:19
In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn all about the first day of school activities you can use with your Language Learners. I will also be sharing with you why it is important to be intentional in planning your first day of school activities. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please …
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week's episode, I will share strategies and tips on how you can stand out when applying for interviews. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Links & R…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week’s episode, I will share lesson ideas that you can use during those days and weeks that you are testing. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Link…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. 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. Links Mentioned in the Episode: My Adventures…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week’s episode, I will share strategies and tips you can use to build relationships with your students mid-year. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Black History Month Lesson Black History Month Biog…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week's episode, I will share how you can create a Black History Month quilt that highlights influential African - Americans in history. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Black History Month Lesson B…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : In this week's episode, I will share how you can create a visual biography of influential people in history. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Matthew Henson Bio Builder Black Hi…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Learn ideas, tips, and lessons that you can use during the first week of Black History Month Links Mentioned in the Episode: Black History Month Lesson Cause and Effect Lesson …
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Today’s episode aims to share three myths about searching for lesson plans and strategies to help you in the process. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Lunar New Year/Chinese New…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Today’s episode aims to provide you with lesson ideas for lessons about the Lunar New Year. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year Lesson Compare & Con…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Today’s episode aims to provide you with lesson ideas and activities for January. The topic of this week’s lesson is snow. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Winter Snow Close Rea…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Today’s episode aims to provide you with a weekly lesson plan for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Use this guide to assist and inspire the planning for your week. Links Mentioned …
…
continue reading
1
EP 121 Strategies for Gen Ed Teachers to Support Newcomers
8:25
8:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:25
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will: Learn strategies to share with general education teachers Ways you can support Language Learners in the general education Do you want to plan and look for lessons for your Language Lear…
…
continue reading
1
EP 120 Why I No Longer 'Wing It': Strategies to Plan My Week
9:43
9:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:43
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will: Learn simple and effective strategies to plan for the week Do you want to plan and look for lessons for your Language Learners every week? I have the perfect option for you! Join my mon…
…
continue reading
1
EP 119 Finding Inspiration for Your Class
12:52
12:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:52
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will: Receive strategies on how to ignite inspiration Receive opportunities to reflect on your practices Do you want to plan and look for lessons for your Language Learners every week? I have…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : October ideas for planning Strategies on how you can plan for the month of October Do you want to plan and look for lessons for your Language Learners every week? I have the perfect op…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Learn strategies and tips on how to set language goals Learn strategies and tips on setting up your students' data binder Do you want to plan and look for lessons for your Language Lea…
…
continue reading
1
EP 116 Prep & Plan: Building Relationships
18:24
18:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:24
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Learn strategies on how to be intentional about building relationships with your students. Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every we…
…
continue reading
1
EP 115 Prep & Plan: Setting High Expectations
20:51
20:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:51
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Learn strategies on how to prepare your routines and procedures for the first week of school. Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every…
…
continue reading
1
EP 114 Prep & Plan: Routines & Procedures
20:47
20:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:47
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Learn strategies on how to prepare your routines and procedures for the first week of school How to reduce your lesson planning. Check out the link below: Are you tired of plan…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 113 Steps to Minimal Lesson Planning this Summer
9:02
9:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:02
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I will be sharing easy bit-sized steps on how you can reduce your planning over the summer. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Prep & Plan Summer Sessions myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide Curri…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I will be sharing easy bit-sized strategies to help you plan over the summer. These strategies are easy and you can start at any point during the summer. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode myadven…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 111 2022-23 End of the Year Reflections
16:42
16:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:42
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I open up and share my real life reflections of this school year. You will also hear the action steps that I need to take and my thought process behind them. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode mya…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 110 My Struggles in Elementary & How I Am Overcoming
6:45
6:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:45
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, I share my struggles in making the switch to elementary school and the steps I am taking to overcome them. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Compare & Contrast Lesson myadventuresinesl.com/ultima…
…
continue reading
