Hexagonal Thinking Practical Ideas Wondering what hexagonal thinking is? Do you know how to apply this fantastic strategy with your ESL students? Would you like to know the amazing benefits your students will get if they use it in class? If the answer is yes, then let’s dive in!Developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash, hexagonal […]
Back to School Tips It’s back-to-school season, and teachers everywhere are preparing to welcome their students back into the classroom! A teacher must stay organized, set expectations, and create a positive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With that in mind, here are some Back-to-School Survival Tips to help you get
Storyboards for Creative Writing and Storytelling Do your ESL students need a fun way to practice narrative skills? Luckily, there are some great resources out there to help you work through some roadblocks with storytelling and creative writing. Have you heard of Storyboards? They are a great way to visualize the structure of a story,
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Flexible Activities to Do at Any Time Have you ever finished a lesson before the expected time? We have all been there. The first time it happened to me, I had no idea what to do. I guiltily released my students early, and guess what? Parents complained! Now, I keep a list of flexible activities
The Art of Connection: Enhancing Learning through Meaningful Engagement In the last few years, I’ve felt the importance of connecting the syllabus with what is going on outside the classroom walls, prioritizing depth over length, and relevance over teaching meaningless content. When students know that what they are learning has a purpose and can be
Exit Tickets for ESL Students How can we tie a bow to wrap everything up at the end of the lesson? Exit tickets are the key to finishing the class and assessing our learners! They are quick check-ins with your ESL students and they let us know if they have understood what we worked on
