Summer Playlist: Compliance & Prepping for the New School Year
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
Release Date: 06/03/2024
Ep. 148 Simple and Effective November Lesson Ideas for Your Language Learners
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
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 that save time while creating an impactful classroom experience. In this episode, we discuss: Veterans Day Lesson Ideas: Start with a KWL chart to let students share what they know and want to know. Activity: Follow...
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Transform Your Planning Period: Time-Saving Tips for Teachers
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
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 clear picture of where your time is going. This exercise is eye-opening and helps reveal areas where you can save valuable minutes. For example, something as simple as streamlining student transitions can free up time...
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EP 146 Procrastination & Planning
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
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 stress effectively. The Importance of Understanding the “Why”: Trey explains why understanding the root of our challenges is crucial for personal and professional growth. Procrastination and Its Impact:...
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EP 145 Speaking and Writing Activities
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
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 This Episode, You’ll Learn: Simple and effective speaking activities to improve student communication skills and build confidence in group discussions and presentations. Writing prompts and...
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EP 144 Start Using Stations Today
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
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 styles. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The advantages of using literacy stations, including: 1. Reducing the time and effort needed for setup 2. Encouraging student ownership of their learning environment...
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Ep. 143 Improving Engagement Among Language Learners
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
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 student engagement among your Language Learners. Check out this episode and others on , , & ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode - myadventuresinesl.com/store Announcements If...
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September Lesson Ideas
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website . 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 provide you with 4 engaging ideas that you can use in your classroom this month. Check out this episode and others on , , & ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Announcements If you are looking...
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Beginning of the Year Lesson Ideas
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website . 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 learn more about your students. Check out this episode and others on , , & ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who...
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Tips for Creating Your Back-to-School Curriculum
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website . 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 language learners. In this week's episode, I will share the structure you need to design a back-to-school presentation that will support general education teachers on how to support language learners. Check out this episode and others on , ,...
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Tips for Creating Your Back-to-School Curriculum
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers
Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website . 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 episode and others on , , & ! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here:...
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Strategies to get you ready for compliance
- Simple tips to avoid getting overwhelmed with compliance
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