Learn three simple things you need to teach your ESL beginners right away. These include variations of introductions, classroom surroundings and basic needs
What is a scientist and what do they do? This activity is a fun way to teach students about the inquiry method of science. Students will create their own scientist! There are a number of options for you to chose from to help differentiate this science activity for your class. It is a great activity for the beginning of the school year. Once students have made their scientist, they can write about things they wonder about a particular unit of science. For example: What is soil made of? Why is the sky blue? or Students can pose a question, make a plan, explore and then record their results and conclusion on the inside panel. See the preview for examples of a finished product. 4 Different versions of the boy and girl are included.
Fun and engaging ESL activities, games and worksheets in printable PDF format with full teacher's notes and answers for English teachers to use in class.
Level: This is most suited to B1 level students but can be used with strong A2 level or with B2 level as revision. Time: 45 minutes + (depending on level) This lesson improves student's vocabulary and fluency when talking about fears and phobias. It includes a brainstorming exercise, a vocabulary/definition matching exercise, conversation practice, a 'what's your level of fear' quiz and a game to practice the vocabulary. We have a teacher's copy (including teacher's notes, a pronunciation guide and an answer key) and a student version which you can email to your class for online lessons. For best results when printing our PDFs, open and print them through Adobe Acrobat. https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Exercise to practiseasking and answering about classroom objects - ESL worksheets
“Take out your notebooks: You will be taking dictation!” What child likes to hear this sentence at school? … Exactly. Dictations are indeed indispensable for learning spelling. But they are unpopular.
In this episode of the Kletsheads podcast, we discover how teachers can make use of bilingual children's home languages in the classroom to help them learn.
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.
Fun and engaging ESL activities, games and worksheets in printable PDF format with full teacher's notes and answers for English teachers to use in class.
Are you looking for a sound wall with mouth pictures? This science of reading-aligned sound wall is perfect for your classroom. In this bundle I provided two sound wall options: sound wall with clip art sound wall with photos Individual Sound Wall with clipart Individual Sound Wall with photos What is a Sound Wall? A sound wall is a tool used to organize sounds (phonemes) and the letters (graphemes) used to make those sounds. A sound wall looks very similar to a word wall, but the organization is quite different. Rather than focusing on letters, a sound wall focuses on sounds. The word dog, for example, has both three letters and three phonemes, or sounds: /d/o/g/. The word phone, on the other hand, has five letters, but only three phonemes (sounds): /ph/o/n/. The realization that all letters make sounds can be a game changer for students. When we hear words, we hear phonemes put together (d/o/g/ = ‘dog’). While speaking is a natural process usually learned through immersion, reading and writing require more intentional instruction. The sound wall is an important component of this intentional instruction. What is the purpose of a sound wall? Reading and writing can be mysterious to the early learner. The twenty-six letters of the English alphabet make forty-four phonemes, or sounds, and there are over two hundred different ways to spell those sounds. Learning these phonemes helps enable early learners to ‘crack the code’. The purpose of a sound wall is to help students to focus on sounds as they relate to letters and words. The sound wall can be used throughout the day by both the teacher and the students, making reading and writing easier. How to Teach With the Sound Wall Begin by introducing the sound, followed by the letter(s) that most commonly make that sound. For example, the sound /k/ is most commonly made by the letters c, k, or the ck combination. Reference the wall regularly, including a daily review of each sound. Demonstrate mouth movements to effectively make the sounds shown (included in the Orthographic Mapping Mega Bundle). It’s important to practice these mouth movements with students. Small mirrors help children see what their lips and tongue are doing. This mouth work is optimally done in small groups to enable correction and coaching. What’s next? Integrate the sound wall into writing activities throughout the day! Make certain that students know it’s their sound wall, and they should use it often! Be sure to take a minute to admire your handiwork and the engagement and learning that are sure to follow. Your sound wall will be a game changer! TERMS OF USE: You can reproduce the pages for classroom use only. The fonts I used are free for personal use. Duplication of this resource for commercial purposes or for the entire school is strictly forbidden.
Fun and engaging ESL activities, games and worksheets in printable PDF format with full teacher's notes and answers for English teachers to use in class.
Are you looking for activities and games to practice the Past Simple Verb Tense with your students? This is a great money saving bundle with 4 games that specifically target the past tense (both regular and irregular). After you've taught, drilled and reviewed this verb tense, what students really need is PRACTICE. These simple games give them just that. They are fun and engaging but do not require huge amounts of time. What's included: Dominoes: Do your students need help with memorizing and practicing common irregular past tense verbs and regular past tense verb ending pronunciations? (-t, -d, -id) I think that these ending sounds can be so confusing for students that they really need help and practice. This is a great game to help with these endings. There are two separate games included in this set. In one set, students must match the present tense to the past tense of the irregular verb. In the second set, students must match the regular verb to it's proper pronunciation ending. Bingo: Make memorizing irregular past simple verb forms a little more fun with this Bingo Board Set for ESL - EFL learners! I've included 36 of the most common irregular past tense verbs that can be a little tricky for ESL and EFL learners! A full list of the verbs is detailed below. There are two different versions of the game included in this download. I Have - Who has: It's an easy-to-play irregular verb grammar activity. It’s a fantastic way to practice 39 different past simple verbs with your students. It’s great for listening skills as students must actively listen for their card to be called. This is a great game for small groups of 5-10 students. ** Slap-It: This SLAP IT game is an easy-to-play irregular past tense verb activity. It’s a fantastic way to practice 42 of the most commonly used past simple verbs with your students in groups or as a class activity. My students absolutely love playing this game!! It’s great for improving listening skills as students must actively listen for the past or present tense of the verb card to be called. *For younger learners this resource can be used as a memory game (matching past tense irregular verbs to the present tense) Cootie Catchers - Irregular Verbs Irregular Verb Card Game Previews are available for each resources by clicking the link HERE If you would like to create your own bundle using a 20-25% discount: Create Your Own Bundle This resource is also available for purchase on Teachers Pay Teachers. If you prefer to purchase it there, follow this link. How will you receive the resource? After your payment has processed you will be redirected to a download page where you can immediately download the file and save it to your computer. You will also receive an email containing a link to the resource. . * Due to the digital nature of this product. Hot Chocolate Education does NOT offer refunds. Once the product has been downloaded, it can't be returned and refunds can not be issued
Eight sets of ESL posters at a discounted price! This bundle includes: 1.) Multilingual Welcome Posters with Country Flags 2.) Informational Text Structure Paragraph Frames 3.) Growth Mindset Posters for ESL: What to Say Instead of "I Don't Know" 4.) Signal Word Posters 5.) Question Word Posters 6.) Helpful Phrases in English Posters 7.) ESL & Multicultural Inclusion Posters for Welcoming Immigrants 8.) Classroom Culture Posters | It's Awesome to be Multilingual Here's more ESL resources you might like: Mentor Sentences for ESL 10-Minute Grammar Mini-Lessons Daily Academic Vocabulary Practice ESL Writing Paragraph Frames ESL Novel Studies SLIFE Decodable Phonics Readers Saying Names Correctly | Community Building Unit Plan Want more from The ESL Studio? Please follow my shop!
Yoga Dice are a SUPER FUN way to help children learn and practice yoga poses while playing a familiar BRAIN BREAK game! What’s Included: Four printable dice with six different yoga poses on each. How to Play: Children can roll the dice and practice yoga poses. 36 different poses included. How to Download the File: 1. Add the product to your cart and purchase the activity. 2. Click on “Your Account” and then “Purchases” to download the product. Etsy will also send an automatic email with a download link to the email associated with your Etsy account. Please Note: • You are purchasing a digital file only. No printed materials are included. • You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this product. Download for free www.get.adobe.com/reader • Confirm your print settings are set to print at actual size or 100% before printing. • This product is for personal or classroom use only and cannot be used commercially or be resold/redistributed. • Because this is a digital item, refunds are not available. However, we will do my best to resolve any concerns you may have. Thank you for visiting my shop! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
This reflect, refract, and absorb cut and paste has students sorting through 12 different examples of reflections, refractions, and absorptions as well as their definitions. This product can be differentiated in several ways: 1. Students can sort both the definitions and what is happening to the light on a recording sheet. 2. Students can use the recording sheet that already has the definitions and just sort what is happening to the light for less of a challenge. 3. Students can use the recording sheet that has all the blanks and write their own definitions and sort what is happening to the light for more of a challenge. 4. Students could place the sort in the foldable or use the foldable for notes in the classroom. This could easily be placed in a science center for your students or used as an assessment of what they know!
Fun and engaging ESL activities, games and worksheets in printable PDF format with full teacher's notes and answers for English teachers to use in class.
This graphic organizer is designed to help students organize their thoughts while promoting critical thinking and analysis skills. "I see, I think, I wonder" is a gold-standard learning activity for students of all ages and abilities, but can be especially powerful with ESL and SPED students. This g...
Fun and engaging ESL activities, games and worksheets in printable PDF format with full teacher's notes and answers for English teachers to use in class.
Grab this free careers bingo printable game and have fun learning about ways to earn money. This free printable careers bingo game is a great learning
There are 15 official Winter Olympic events. See this video introducing many of them. Students;1. Brainstorm Olympic events they know using the template.2. Students identify the Olympic sports based on the icons. Answer key. 3. Students take a quiz and identify the sports. Answer key. Or do the on...
This page will help you discover strategies for paras and push-in teachers to work effectively with general education teachers. You’ll find tips for both classroom teachers and paras. Setting Up Space for Paraeducators When I was a general education teacher, there were several years when I had either a one-on-one student aide (for very high … Continued
Have your ESL students create a one-minute long commercial and present it to the class. This resource is project-based learning for intermediate to advanced ESLs. Students will have a blast collaborating and researching a given destination. ESLs will practice reading, writing, listening and speaking as they share their commercials. This is also a great way to practice using idioms. What do you get? Teacher Directions Teacher Notes Project Introduction Project Requirements Sample Script Research Notes Handout Destinations (with a few blank ones so you can add your own if you'd like!) Rubric ESL teachers: This is the perfect lesson plan for when you're out. Print it off and it is READY-TO-GO for a substitute. See preview for product in its entirety. Everything you need is right here. Tip: Keep students engaged and practice listening by having them write down two facts from each of their peers' presentations. Bonus points for any idioms they hear and jot down! ***This resource is included in ESL Project Based Learning BUNDLE.*** Like this resource? Leave feedback and earn credit on future purchases!
English Numbers, Colors, Parts of the Body - Fun Aliens Activity 'The alien has...' Suitable for both young native learners of English and learners of English as a foreign, second or additional language. This resource is designed to help students practice vocab sets - numbers, colors, parts of the body. The students color in a cute alien and then write five sentences to describe it using a number word, a part of the body and a color word. The completed pages can be used to make a colorful wall display. Handouts of the parts of the body and color vocab are included in the pack. These can be given to all students if this is an early activity, given to some to provide differentiation or not used at all if you want to use the activity as assessment of learning. These two handouts also appear in our Colors and Parts of the Body Flashcards sets. As a final activity, students can design and color in their own aliens and write a paragraph of description. This resource comprises: 1. Five alien activity sheets. 2. One sample completed alien activity sheet to display or use as an example 3. Color handout of color vocab 4. B/w handout of parts of the body vocab Please look at the thumbnails and download the preview to see what is included in this resource. Please note that the preview is not as clear as the full resource in order to meet the preview upload limit. Other Llanguage Llamas English Resources English Resources Fun Activities- Numbers and Colors (UK English) Fun Activities- Numbers and Colors (US English) English Parts of the Body - Flashcards, Games and Activities English Fruit - Flashcards, Games and Activities English Colors - Flashcards, Games and Activities English Clothing and Colors - teddy bear activity More will be uploaded soon so please click the green star at the top of the page to follow our store to be notified when new resources are available. We would love to hear how you get on with our resources in the classroom and always want to improve so please complete the feedback form on your ‘My Purchases’ page. Remember too that leaving feedback earns you points to make your next purchase cheaper!
This is a fun activity to practice the simple present. Students look at the images and talk about what Mick does. Later, you can use this worksheet to introduce other tenses, too.
What Do You Do With It? Object Functions Autism Activity (with labels), great for kindergarten, ESL and preschool students.Click here for Function of Objects Activity (no labels).There are 40 pairs of objects and their function to be matched. The pages must be printed on photo paper and laminated. T...
Learn how to use the first conditional in English. Includes grammar rules and example sentences with the first conditional, also known as Type 1 conditionals.
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.
In this set there are 50 Common Objects isolated on a white background (this helps the learner focus on the object itself, and not the background). These common object flashcards can be used with the ABLLS-R & the VB-MAPP assessment. These common object flashcards can also be a wonderful tool to have for speech therapy, early learning, ESL etc. What is Included? 50 Common Object Flashcards (REAL LIFE IMAGES isolated with white backgrounds) - Cup - Train - Truck - Boat - Ball - Crayon - Glue - T-shirt - Boots - Backpack - Hat - Swimsuit - Pants - Marbles - Slinky - Kite - Chair - Couch - Clock - Mirror & 30 more! You may also be interested in the following: 100 Common Objects Set #1 100 Common Objects Set #2 This resource was created by Raven Education © and is for personal use only. This resource (as a whole, or its parts) may not be copied, edited, redistributed or resold elsewhere. Thank you! _________ Follow Me to be notified when more resources like this one become available! You can also find me on Instagram! This is where I often put video previews of products as well an announce any upcoming sales! Keywords: ABLLS-R / VB-MAPP / Autism / Speech Therapy / CAS / ESL / Flash Cards / Real Images / Every Day Objects / Vocabulary / Labelling / Receptive / Expressive / Identification / Matching / Desk Work / Activities
Do you feel like getting your students to speak English is a constant struggle? Have you used up all the resources you could think of and are now at a loss what to do next? Are you wondering where to find real-life materials that would spark an engaging conversation in your ESL classroom? Look no further! 25 Authentic Speaking Activities for Your ESL Classroom will absolutely transform your conversation class! Here is what you will find in this ebook: - An introductory video that explains who this ebook is for and how to use it - 25 picture prompts and 25 accompanying lesson plans with suggested teaching sequence and ideas - word banks and related idioms/metaphors/high-frequency phrases - sentence starters to help your beginner level students - questions to start a classroom, group or one-on-one discussion - a variety of writing/discussion activities - lessons that are geared towards beginners and intermediate level English learners - lessons that are perfect for the middle, high school, and adult learners The conversation prompts are divided into 7 topics that roughly follow my Beginner ESL Teaching Checklist (you can find it in my store for frre) which has been hugely popular with students and teachers alike. 1. Food 2. People 3. Shapes and colors 4. Animals 5. Clothes 6. Hobbies 7. Free time Are you ready for some conversation? Make sure to visit my website www.simplyieva.com for ESL teaching resources and teacher support. Hang out with me in my Facebook group Join the fun on Instagram -@simplyievaesl Like and follow my YouTube channel - Simply Ieva ESL Follow me on Pinterest - @simplyieva Should you have any questions, please reach out to me at [email protected]
Academic Sentence Frames help students explain, describe, and clarify what they are thinking. Students who struggle in reading and writing and English Language Learners can strongly benefit from these sentence frames which will help them organize their thinking and be a springboard for their own writing. These sentence frames also offer support for students to formulate sentences orally as well as in their writing. They provide a great scaffold to “frame” students’ thinking! Includes: - Academic Sentence Frames for Inferencing, Predicting, Cause and Effect, Classifying, Collaborative Discussions, Author’s Viewpoint, etc. - 20 printable Academic Sentence Frames which are only a sample of the sentence frames in this package. You can take many of these sentence frames and make your own printables! - Reading Journal topics - Depth of Knowledge questions ✾ ✾ ✾ Please click on the Product Preview! ✾ ✾ ✾ This product is included in the ESL/ENL Speaking & Writing Prompts Bundle! Click here to see! Terms of Use: Copyright © 2016 Three Leaf Clover Teacher Resources. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Design and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use only. If you are interested in my products please look for the follow near the top of any page within my store and click it to follow me! - How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: - Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Thank you for your feedback, I hope that you find my products useful and enjoyable. You can find all of my resources for English Language Learners here: Follow me on Pinterest!
Cause and Effect Cut and Paste Sort Are you looking for a quick assessment, review or activity for cause and effect? This low prep, cut and paste sort is what you just need! Contents: - Poster - 4 cut and paste sorts (2 worksheets to find the cause, 2 worksheets to find the effect) - Answer Key Hope you enjoy them! Rock, Paper Scissors
