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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First Day of School Activities for your ELLs 07.09.2020 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 visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com...

Organizing for the Beginning of the School Year 31.08.2020 10:52

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn about how I use Trello (a project management tool) to prepare for the school year and get organized. Doing this helps me stay organized and on top of the compliance for the school year. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know ho...

Using Mainstream Curriculum for your ELLs 24.08.2020 9:19

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can incorporate the mainstream English Language Arts into your classroom. This will guide you in planning for your Language Learners and giving you endless opportunities to support your students. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com...

Building Relationships with Language Learners this School Year 17.08.2020 10:06

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn why it is so important to be intentional about building relationships with your language learners this school year. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How you can bu...

Why you need a virtual classroom management plan this year 10.08.2020 8:15

Description: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit myadventuresinesl.com to share your wins and get some amazing resources. In this episode, you will learn: Why every teacher needs a virtual classroom management plan Tips on how to set one up for your classroom Strategies to ensure yo...

Too Much Teacher Talk? 03.08.2020 10:27

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how to reduce your teacher talk and increase student talk in your classroom. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to be intentional with your teache...

Why You Need a Master Plan this School Year 13.07.2020 10:58

Going into this school year it is very important you have an effective plan. That is where the ESL Teacher Master Plan comes in! The ESL Teacher Master Plan is a program designed for ESL teachers that focuses on how to put effective systems in place so that they can reduce their time planning so that you can design engaging lessons, that support you ELLs and focus on nurturing relationships. The...

Co-teaching next school year? 30.06.2020 9:08

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be sharing with you tips and strategies on how you can prepare for your year of co-teaching. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear your wins. Please email you big and small wins to millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our com...

Investing in Yourself with Focused Professional Development 23.06.2020 14:16

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, we will discuss the benefits of investing in yourself and your classroom with focused professional development. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear your wins. Please email you big and small wins to millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses....

Tips to Prepare for the New School Year 16.06.2020 8:11

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how you can prepare for the upcoming school year even with some unknowns hanging around. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear your wins. Please email you big and small wins to millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com . Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bo...

Using Reflections to Prepare for the New School Year 08.06.2020 14:38

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be reflecting on my school year. This is important because reflection is the first step in making a plan for the upcoming school. Use the the free reflection download to help you start the reflection process. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and...

How to balance multiple level ESL students (Rewind) 03.06.2020 10:11

ESL teachers around the world all have the same question…."How do I teach when I have 4 or 5 different levels of ELLs in my classroom?" This may seem overwhelming at first, especially when you first start teaching. Even if you are a veteran teacher you can still feel overwhelmed by having various levels in your classroom. Here are some strategies in how you can balance multiple level English Learn...

Assessing ELLs During Distance Learning 26.05.2020 20:43

Do you regularly assess your ELLs while teaching? This may seem difficult while virtual learning because we may miss some of those cues such as blank looks from the students. In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can assess your English Language Learners during distance learning. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please vi...

Changing Your Words, Change Your Mindset 19.05.2020 30:42

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will hear my story and transformation of my mindset. I was struggling with staying positive, and I was bringing an unwanted energy into my virtual space. Upon reflection, I knew I had to make some changes. Join me as I share the steps I took to transform my mindset in the midst of this sudden change to distance learning. If you are a new listener to My...

Using Anchor Charts during Distance Learning 13.05.2020 20:43

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, we will discuss strategies you can use to incorporate anchor charts in your distance learning lessons. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn how you can use anchor charts to enhance yo...

Lesson Ideas for your ELLs 04.05.2020 21:14

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will get ideas and strategies on how you can generate engaging topic ideas for your ELLs. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to find engaging topics for your ELLs Why stude...

Using Language Goals in your Virtual Classes 27.04.2020 19:34

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate language goals in your remote learning with your ELLs. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Specific strategies on how you can create remote lang...

Teaching ELLs in a Pandemic Part II (Live Q & A) 22.04.2020 45:07

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be answering your commonly asked questions on how to support your ELLs during virtual learning. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this week's episode we will dive deep into some common questions and not...

REWIND: A Guide to Teacher Self-Care 15.04.2020 7:28

I can remember staying until 6pm every school day trying to cram in as much work as I could. I was even waking up on Saturday and Sunday working hours on end with lesson planning. Finally, it all blew up in my face. I was at a breaking point and I knew what I was doing wasn't sustainable. My husband had started to ask me …. "Why are you working till almost 6 everyday?" He was starting to see that...

Teaching ELLs During a Pandemic Live Q & A 08.04.2020 40:37

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to always be your best self when visitors come knocking at your door. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! A lot of ESL teachers around the world are trying to figure out how they can support thei...

Virtual Learning Strategies for ELLs 30.03.2020 30:37

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs virtually. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this week's episode we will dive deep into how you can support your ELLs if you are teaching virtually due to the COVID-19...

Supporting Your ELLs During School Closures 23.03.2020 16:16

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs with low-tech alternatives during the school closures caused by the Coronavirus. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! Free Daily Writing Lessons for ELLs

Planning for Multiple Grade Levels 16.03.2020 20:06

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some effective strategies on how to save time planning for you ELLs when you have multiple grade levels. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Planning multiple grade...

Using Visuals with Scaffolds 09.03.2020 12:49

In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use visuals to support your ELLs. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How you can use visuals to support your ELLs Websites that have stunning visuals th...

Fostering Independence While Working with Small Groups 02.03.2020 12:44

Description: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can foster independence with your ELLs while you are in your small groups. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies on how you can explici...