Primary/Elementary Ed

The Literacy Rotation Master Plan: Building a Blueprint for Better Engagement

Tired of one-size-fits-all literacy lessons? Discover a flexible, engaging rotation plan that meets diverse student needs — without the chaos. Your blueprint starts here.

Author: Annita Stell

Small Group, Big Impact: Reading Instruction That Works For MLEs

Discover why small-group reading instruction is a game changer for multilingual learners of English. Learn practical, flexible strategies that build confidence, comprehension, and connection in any classroom.

Authors: Valentina Gonzalez, Tan Huynh

Why Community Matters in the Classroom — and How to Build It

Discover nine practical strategies to build a stronger sense of community in your classroom — fostering belonging, boosting engagement, and supporting every student’s learning journey.

Author: Naashia Mohamed

How Primary ELT Teachers Can Use Reflection to Enhance Professional Growth

Discover 3 simple, powerful reflection strategies to turn professional development into lasting growth in your primary ELT classroom. Practical, inspiring, and easy to implement!

Author: Annita Stell

Genre-Based Instruction: A Powerful Approach For Teaching Writing To MLEs

Struggling to teach writing genres to multilingual learners of English? Discover how genre-based instruction enhances writing skills with practical strategies and engaging activities. Transform your classroom today!

Author: Eric Gómez Burgos

Essential Reading Strategies For Young Multilingual Learners of English

Want to help multilingual learners of English succeed in reading? Discover key strategies that foster confidence, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books.

Authors: Tan Huynh, Valentina Gonzalez

Let’s Branch Out: Simple Ways to Bring Nature Into the ELT Primary Classroom

Looking to bring fresh energy into your ELT primary classroom? Discover simple ways to integrate nature into lessons, boost engagement, and enhance learning with Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Author: Annita Stell

3 Reasons (and Ways!) to Embrace Mother Languages in the Classroom

Embracing students’ mother languages can boost their writing skills, confidence, and cultural identity. Discover three powerful reasons—and practical activities—to integrate multilingualism into your English classroom!

Author: Eric Gómez Burgos

Unlocking Comprehension: How to Plan a Unit Before Reading Begins

Great reading instruction starts long before opening a text! Learn how to systematically plan your text, assessments, and lessons to help multilingual learners of English thrive.

Authors: Tan Huynh, Valentina Gonzalez

What’s in a Name: Why You Should Learn How to Pronounce Your Students’ Names

Your name is part of your identity — so what happens when people refuse to say it correctly? Explore real-life encounters and why names matter in the classroom.

Author: Naashia Mohamed

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