Check out the best ESL reading comprehension activities and games, along with worksheets & lesson plans. Teaching reading can be fun!
Do you need English reading comprehension worksheets to supplement your ESL classroom? Check out some of the worksheets and editable documents on this page. Reading comprehension, or the ability to…
Looking for esl task cards to use with your english language learners? Try these picture cards that are perfect for quick and effective language practice!
Try out these ESL activities for teenagers if you're looking to make your English classes fun, interesting, and engaging.
Do you struggle with finding interesting ways to teach ESL listening skills? Maybe you have an activity or two already but you want to be able to mix it up and keep things interesting. By the end of…
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
Check out our top ESL Listening and Speaking Activities. Lots of great ideas to get your students listening and speaking in class today!
I do teach sight words throughout the week, but on Thursdays we always have an extension activity for one of them.
"Why even do this?", students might ask when they are not sure why they need to complete certain tasks. Student motivation and engagement are possibly the most important variables in the learning process. Identifying clear objectives and providing students with a purpose for carrying out various activities will more likely engage them as they will see the benefits of completing the proposed tasks. Because most of my high school ESL learners need a lot of motivation in school, I like to assign di
Check out the hot potato game, including variations, advice about timers, instructions for play and a whole lot more. Have some fun today!
'When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English. Listen to this blog post: What's the Time Mr. Wolf? This is a good activity for practicing time with small classes. Clear a space in the center of the classroom and have a student stand in front of the board with their back to'
Check out the best ESL writing activities, games, worksheets, lesson plans and more. Level up your English writing classes!
Assessment of ESL students does not have to be complicated. Here is a short overview of Bloom's taxonomy, what assessment is and ideas for ESL assessment.
This is a fun animals exercise for beginner ESL students focusing on the verb can and can't.
Fun back to school EFL ESL kids games and activities for the first day of class to meet your kids and start learning and enjoying English.
Check out these 5 ESL Speaking Activities that can be adapted for different grade and proficiency levels to get your English learners talking
Check out the top ESL conversation activities for adults—make your English speaking classes fun, engaging and filled with happy students.
Learn three simple things you need to teach your ESL beginners right away. These include variations of introductions, classroom surroundings and basic needs
Check out these ESL reading comprehension short stories about life in Canada for intermediate-level English learners.
If you teach ESL, then you probably use ESL warm up games. While newer teachers often struggle to find warm ups for English class that are compelling enough for students, veteran teachers may burn out…
Looking for unique post-reading activities to inspire students and provide a sample of their analytical skills? Find high-interest strategies for secondary.
Vocabulary folders are a convenient way to organize vocabulary pages. I used illustrated vocabulary sheets to help my English Language Learners speak and write about new vocabulary. They are also helpful for younger students with spelling. Some primary classroom teachers I supported had a set of these folders on student tables or in a writing
Whether you’re trying to eliminate tons of prep time, save paper, or support ELL students in distance learning, using digital vocabulary units can be extremely helpful activities for ELL newcomers. These digital units target reading,
How to teach ELL students to read challenging, on-grade level texts through Visible Reading, a differentiated, process-driven reading strategy.
Goal setting is helpful for students to reflect on their learning. Students can set goals at any point in the year. Setting language goals for ELLs is particularly beneficial at the beginning of the school year, at the beginning of the calendar year, and before beginning WIDA or other language testing. For English Language Learners,
An ESL teacher has a unique job in that s/he has to fulfill a great variety of roles on a daily basis. The four main ones are described in this article.
It is the first week of kindergarten! What do I teach? I get this question all the time! I am so excited to put together this page together for you. I’m sharing our favorite first week of kindergarten read aloud stories and the free coordinating printables I made to go with them. Plus I will s
Free printable bracelets for kids craft fun. These PDF's have many themes. No sign-up, just print, color, cut, and assemble the paper wristbands you like!
Try these 11 effective reading intervention strategies to help you reach your struggling readers and be the difference with...
ESL speaking and writing activities for beginners and intermediate level students. The free worksheets include picture prompts, questions, sentence starters and a space to write. Sign up for my Free ESL Resource Library to get access to these worksheets and more!
Hands-on pre-reading activities that encourage your elementary students to access their prior knowledge and make predictions.
Guessing games are a great way to practice speaking, critical thinking and vocabulary building in ESL classrooms starting from young learners through adults. Whether you are an English teacher or a parent trying to improve your child's vocabulary in a first or second language, guessing games are a MUST! Here's where to start: Ages 3-4:
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This activity is heavily scaffolded for beginners. Students orally create the word bank and sentences, but I write the words and sentences on the board using
Check out the top ESL conversation activities for adults—make your English speaking classes fun, engaging and filled with happy students.
Enhance reading comprehension with before reading activities for older students. Discover effective reading activities for high school.
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