My Adventures in ESL

Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers

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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 serves ESL teachers (K-12) who are struggling with what to teach and how to prepare for the school year to b...

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Lesson Ideas for Test Season 25.03.2024 5:53

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 ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episod...

Helping Gen Ed Teachers Support Newcomers 11.03.2024 8:05

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 in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curri...

It's Not Too Late to Build Relationships 26.02.2024 6:08

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 Biography Template My Adventures in ESL Store C...

Black History Month Bio Quilt 19.02.2024 7:48

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 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 Black History Month Biography Template My Adv...

3 Myths Busted about Lesson Planning 12.02.2024 7:37

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 History Month Close Read My Adventures in...

What is Black History Month? 05.02.2024 6:15

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 My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club...

3 Myths Busted about Lesson Planning 29.01.2024 7:30

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 Year Lesson Compare & Contrast Lesson My A...

Lunar New Year Lessons 22.01.2024 8:59

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 & Contrast Lesson My Adventures in ESL Store Clo...

EP 125 January Lessons Part 2 15.01.2024 12:15

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 Read Main Idea Lesson & Activities Main Idea Cr...

January Lesson Plans Part 1 08.01.2024 10:01

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 in the Episode: Martin Luther King, Jr. Det...

EP 121 Strategies for Gen Ed Teachers to Support Newcomers 27.11.2023 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 Learners every week? I have the perfect option...

EP 120 Why I No Longer 'Wing It': Strategies to Plan My Week 20.11.2023 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 monthly lesson planning club "The Close Read Cl...

EP 119 Finding Inspiration for Your Class 23.10.2023 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 the perfect option for you! Join my monthly l...

EP 118 October Thematic Unit 25.09.2023 7:20

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 option for you! Join my monthly lesson plann...

EP 117 Tracking Data & Goals for ELLs 11.09.2023 36:01

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 Learners every week? I have the perfect option...

EP 116 Prep & Plan: Building Relationships 28.08.2023 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 week? If so, then I have the perfect option f...

EP 115 Prep & Plan: Setting High Expectations 21.08.2023 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 week? If so, then I have the perfect option...

EP 114 Prep & Plan: Routines & Procedures 07.08.2023 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 planning and looking for lessons for your Lang...

Ep 113 Steps to Minimal Lesson Planning this Summer 10.07.2023 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 Curriculum Outline Guide Announcements If yo...

Ep 112 Summer Lesson Planning Strategies 26.06.2023 9:06

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 myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide Curriculum Out...

Ep 111 2022-23 End of the Year Reflections 19.06.2023 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 myadventuresinesl.com/ultimateguide Announc...

Ep 110 My Struggles in Elementary & How I Am Overcoming 03.04.2023 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/ultimateguide Announcements If you are lookin...

EP 109 Engaging Lessons for Spring 20.03.2023 6:08

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we discuss five engaging lessons you can use for the spring! The goal of this episode is to make planning for your Language Learners easy this spring. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , & Adventures in ESL ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Katherine Johnson Biography Builder Women's Histo...

How Teaching with a Scripted Curriculum Changed Me 20.02.2023 12:14

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! In this episode, we discuss how you can use a scripted curriculum to structure class time to support your students. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , & Adventures in ESL ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Core Knowledge EL Education Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and m...

Episode 107 Tackling Teacher Hoarding 06.02.2023 9:19

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I have seen teacher hoarding in so many groups that I am in, and even I am a teacher resource hoarder. YES! I am admitting this aloud for the first time. I am a teacher resource hoarder. In this week's episode, I will be sharing with you how you can overcome resource hoarding and tips on how to get your clutter manageable. Check out this episode and o...