This lesson teaches students how to use Google Translate's speech-to-text and text-to-speech features to self-evaluate their spoken language. Focus areas include pronunciation clarity, grammatical accuracy of transcribed text, and oral fluency.

A vocabulary journey through the bustling atmosphere of New York City's Penn Station, teaching 10 key words through urban exploration.

A reading comprehension lesson about common phobias designed for 5th grade Multilingual Learners, focusing on past tense verb conjugation.

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.

A comprehensive 90-minute ESL lesson for 10-11 year olds focusing on quantifiers (a/an, some, any, much, many, little/a little, few/a few) using food and school vocabulary, incorporating passive voice structures.

A lesson focused on the cultural tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards, designed for ESL students to practice functional reading and writing skills.

A lesson exploring the linguistic connections between Latin, Romance languages, and English through the lens of 'linguistic detective work.' Students identify cognates and understand the historical influence of the Roman Empire on modern speech.

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.

Students explore the difference between animal imitation and human language through the case study of Alex the Parrot and a communicative roleplay 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 beginner ESL lesson focused on identifying and using prepositions of place (on, under, below, in front of, behind, above) through a fun bedroom investigation theme.

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 whimsical, 'Time Wizard' themed lesson where ESL students master prepositions of time through categorization, a guided video analysis, and a sentence scramble activity. Students will learn to distinguish between point-in-time, duration, and deadline prepositions.

An intermediate ESL lesson focusing on prepositions of purpose ('for') and characteristics ('with') through a hands-on classroom object gallery activity.

A dynamic lesson for ESL/ELL students to master subject and object pronouns through physical movement and visual examples from Khan Academy. Students practice the 'switcheroo' by tossing a ball and transforming sentences in real-time.

A beginner ESL lesson focused on prepositions of movement through song, character interaction, and physical role play. Students will learn to describe direction using words like into, out of, through, around, toward, past, up, and down.

A beginner-friendly ESL lesson focusing on the simplicity of modal verbs, emphasizing that they never change form (no conjugation). Students explore 'can' and 'will' through a collaborative 'Superpower Circle' activity and reflective writing.

A phonics-focused ESL lesson for 2nd-5th graders practicing the /t/ ending sound in past tense verbs using a Khan Academy video and interactive clapping games.

An introductory lesson using a visual 'tale of two elephants' to distinguish between specific (the) and general (a/an) nouns.

A spooky-themed lesson for 3rd-5th grade ESL students focusing on directional preposition pairs: In/Out and On/Off. Through video analysis, role-play, and visual aids, students master spatial relationships.

This lesson focuses on vowel shifts in irregular past tense verbs, specifically the 'say' to 'said' and 'flee' to 'fled' transitions, helping Elementary ESL students master tricky pronunciations through visual aids, sorting, and partner practice.

A detective-themed phonics lesson for 2nd grade students to distinguish the /kw/ sound (represented by the digraph 'qu') from the /k/ sound. Includes a visual presentation with a Scratch Garden video, a word-sorting evidence activity, and a quick auditory exit ticket.

A comprehensive lesson for Beginner/Intermediate ELLs focusing on the Simple Aspect (Past and Future). Students will explore the timeline of language through visual aids, a Khan Academy video, and interactive "Will Wall" activities.

Students synthesize their learning through a visual project and gallery walk, reflecting on how traditions bring people together.

Students synthesize their learning to create an illustrated cookbook page featuring a specific ingredient or dish and its cultural significance.

An introduction to the music and dance of Spanish festivals, focusing on Flamenco and Salsa rhythms.

A comparative look at mealtime traditions and etiquette in Spain and Latin America, including the timing of meals and the concept of 'siesta'.

Students learn about the nine-night celebration of Las Posadas and the tradition of lighting candles in winter processions.

Students explore the joyful purpose of Día de los Muertos, focusing on ofrendas and key symbols used to honor ancestors.

An exploration of tropical fruits and vegetables from Spanish-speaking regions, focusing on how they grow and their nutritional value.

Students investigate the history and cultural significance of the piñata, learning about traditional shapes and meanings before designing their own.

Students trace the transformation of cacao from a tropical bean to chocolate, comparing ancient Aztec drinking chocolate with modern sweets.

Students explore the history of corn (maíz) in Mexico and Central America and learn how it is transformed from a crop into staple foods like tortillas.

In this culminating project, students act as official 'Census Collectors,' interviewing their classmates in Spanish to gather data on ages and birthdays. They synthesize this information into a collaborative classroom data graph.

A synthesis project where students conduct a class wellness survey, collect data, and report findings using third-person conjugations.

Expanding vocabulary with antonyms and intensifiers (muy, un poco). Students analyze character emotions in stories and media.

Moving beyond basic greetings to deep follow-up questions and empathetic responses. Students practice active listening in a 'Speed Chat' format.

Focus on physical sensations using 'tener' idioms (hunger, thirst) and 'estar' conditions (tired, sick). Students simulate a visit to the school nurse.

Introduction to the verb 'estar' for temporary states and high-frequency emotion adjectives. Students practice gender agreement and decode emoji-based sentences.

Bringing all skills together, students practice reading short paragraphs aloud, focusing on flow, linking words, and maintaining correct pronunciation, culminating in a recorded 'voiceover' activity.

Students learn the two basic rules of natural stress in Spanish and how written accent marks (tildes) break those rules. They practice identifying emphasis through rhythmic activities.

Students explore the difference between the single 'r' (tap) and the double 'rr' (trill), learning the physical mechanics of vibrating the tongue. The lesson focuses on distinguishing minimal pairs like 'pero' and 'perro'.

This lesson introduces consonants that function differently in Spanish, such as h (silent), j (aspirated), ll, ñ, and z/c. Students practice tongue placement and air flow to produce these sounds accurately through tongue twister challenges.

Students focus exclusively on the five Spanish vowels (a, e, i, o, u), learning their short, crisp, and invariable nature compared to English diphthongs. Through choral repetition and listening discrimination drills, students practice identifying and producing these core sounds.

Students combine their knowledge of numbers 1-31 with Spanish months to express their birthdays. They learn the proper date format 'el [number] de [month]' and participate in a silent chronological lineup.

Students learn to ask and answer age-related questions in Spanish. They contrast the Spanish 'tener' (to have) with the English 'to be' and practice their skills by creating and introducing age-specific characters.

Students synthesize their knowledge of colors, numbers, and size to describe mystery objects and guess what their peers have hidden.

Students present a family portrait (real or imaginary), identifying family members and describing them to the class in Spanish.

Students apply their vocabulary to create and describe imaginary monsters, reinforcing body part and descriptive language in a low-stakes, creative way.