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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in...

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.    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 Apple...

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.    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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   ...

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.    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...

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 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode ...

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 on how you can avoid tenuous planning over the summer.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) ...

If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for compliance Simple tips to avoid getting overwhelmed with compliance Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps to prepare for the school...

If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for your Language Learners Tips to create a welcome environment for your students Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps to prepare for...

If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Ways to prepare for the upcoming school year How to check with yourself to know you are ready Simple ways to start getting prepared today Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and...

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@[email protected] and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to be...

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 on how you can stand out when applying for interviews.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 72 My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly...

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 Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) ...

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 Curriculum) Diversity Books Reading List

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 Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Diversity Books Reading List

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 Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Diversity...

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 ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Diversity...

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 (Monthly Curriculum) Diversity Books Reading List

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 Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) ...

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 Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Diversity Books...