A foundational lesson for Level 1 English Learners to practice constructing simple Subject-Verb and Subject-Verb-Adjective sentences using visual scaffolds and word banks.

An immersive culinary language lesson for adult learners focusing on food vocabulary, restaurant interactions, and cultural dining customs.

A comprehensive toolkit for foreign language teachers to bridge the gap between rote memorization and spontaneous oral communication through interactive activities and low-stakes scaffolding.

A fun, movement-based lesson for early elementary ESL students to learn directional opposites (Up/Down, High/Low) using playground equipment and a catchy song. Students will engage in pronunciation practice, video analysis, and a partner dictation activity using character cut-outs.

A vibrant, high-energy vocabulary reinforcement lesson for 1st-grade ESL/ELL students focused on identifying and labeling body parts through song, movement, and a creative monster-building activity.

A foundational ESL lesson focused on numbers 1-10, connecting spoken words, written forms, and quantities through music, video, and movement. Students engage in choral counting, video-based handwriting practice, and a classroom-wide labeling activity.

A foundational grammar lesson for ESL/ELL students focusing on the four most common irregular verbs (be, have, do, say) and their past tense forms through video analysis and scaffolded storytelling.

A lesson for English Language Learners to identify and practice common American idioms using visual aids and video-based instruction. Students will explore literal vs. figurative meanings and practice using idioms in spoken sentences.

A 1st-grade phonics and sight word lesson focused on the word 'cut' and the 'ut' word family, featuring a catchy song and a hands-on sentence scramble activity.

This lesson focuses on helping intermediate ELL students choose the correct relative pronouns (who, that, which) based on whether the antecedent is a person or a thing, using the 'Cranky Witch' mnemonic from Khan Academy.

An intermediate ESL lesson focused on mastering the pronunciation of the most irregular English verbs, specifically targeting vowel shifts in 'said/fled' and silent 'L' in 'could/should/would'.

This culminating lesson applies the four tones to the syllable 'ma' to demonstrate how meaning changes (mother, hemp, horse, scold). Students participate in a listening game where they identify the correct image based on the tone they hear.

Students practice the sharp, falling pitch of the fourth tone, associating it with a firm 'No!' or a karate chop. The lesson focuses on energy and assertive vocalization to differentiate it from the other tones.

Students engage with the dipping pitch of the third tone, visualizing it as a roller coaster that goes down and up. Through physical bouncing movements, students practice the lower register dip required for this tone.

Learners practice the rising pitch of the second tone, associating it with the English questioning sound 'Huh?'. Students use upward arm movements to trace the sound as they practice rising vocal inflections.

A mastery-based lesson using 'Lǎoshī shuō' (Simon Says) to integrate all previous commands into complex sequences.

Learning 'Pāi shǒu' (Clap hands) and 'Tiào' (Jump) with rhythm and music to reinforce high-energy action vocabulary.

The sequence concludes with a song 'Wǒ ài wǒ de jiā', combining vocabulary with the verb 'to love' and expressive hand motions.

Focusing on sensory verbs 'Tīng' (Listen) and 'Kàn' (Look) through a detective-themed scavenger hunt.

Introducing 'Zǒu' (Walk) and 'Tíng' (Stop) using a Mandarin version of Red Light, Green Light to build impulse control and verb recognition.

Students learn 'Zhàn qǐ lái' (Stand up) and 'Zuò xià' (Sit down) through rapid-fire reaction games. focus is on gross motor response to auditory cues.

Students practice the sentence structure 'Zhè shì...' to introduce their own family members using photos or drawings.

Introduction to grandparents, Yéye and Nǎinai. Students explore generational structures using a visual family tree and storytelling.

In this synthesis lesson, students participate in a pretend tea party, applying all learned greetings in a social setting.

Exploration of siblings in Mandarin, focusing on older and younger distinctions. Students learn Gēge, Jiějie, Dìdi, and Mèimei through size-based activities.

Introduction to the terms for Mom and Dad in Mandarin. Students use finger puppets to practice Bàba and Māma while associating the words with parental figures.

Students explore empathy and repair by learning 'Duìbuqǐ' (Sorry) and 'Méiguānxi' (It's okay) through gentle role-play.

This lesson introduces 'Xièxie' (Thank you) and 'Bú kèqì' (You're welcome) through a gift-giving simulation.

Learners focus on 'Zàijiàn' (Goodbye) by enacting end-of-day routines and singing a Mandarin goodbye song.

Students learn 'Nǐ hǎo' (Hello) through a hand puppet interaction circle, focusing on eye contact and friendly body language.

A cumulative project where students create and present a poster incorporating all identity phrases learned in the sequence.

Expressing likes using 'Wǒ xǐhuān' with visual aids and preference paddles for colors and animals.

Learning numbers 1-5 and hand gestures to state age using the 'Wǒ... suì' sentence pattern.

Introducing 'nánhái' (boy) and 'nǚhái' (girl) through sorting activities and the 'Wǒ shì...' sentence pattern.

Students learn to say their name using the sentence pattern 'Wǒ jiào...' with a mirror-based introductory activity.

An introduction to the high, flat first tone using the 'Ahhh' sound and flat hand gestures to build steady pitch control.

The culminating lesson where students compare Spanish traditions with their own family celebrations. They create a page for a class book and share their favorite ways to celebrate.

Students learn about the gift-giving tradition of Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes). They decorate crowns and explore the custom of leaving out shoes for the visitors.

A gentle introduction to Día de los Muertos, emphasizing the celebration of happy memories. Students create paper marigolds and share stories about people or pets they love.

A lively exploration of Carnival traditions focusing on masks, feathers, and festive movement. Students design their own masks and participate in a classroom parade to rhythmic music.

Students explore the joy of birthday celebrations and festivals through the tradition of the piñata. They learn a traditional song and practice fine motor skills by decorating their own colorful piñata shapes.

Students synthesize their learning by sequencing the steps to 'cook' a pretend salsa, describing flavors and identifying paper ingredients.

Focusing on the social aspect of eating, students learn about family gathering customs and practice setting a table using polite Spanish words.

Students identify and practice vocabulary for tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and pineapple through a market role-play focusing on colors and numbers.

Students trace the origins of chocolate to Mexico, comparing raw cocoa to sweet chocolate and learning about its history as a royal drink.

Students explore corn as a foundational grain in Latin American culture through tactile exploration of dried corn and corn flour (masa), learning the process of making tortillas.