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Welcome to ESL Village!
Over 20 years of experience in language education, holding a Professional Certificate in World Language - Spanish for Grades K-12, with an ESOL endorsement from the State of Florida Department of Education.
14 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) abroad, teaching all levels, from kindergarten through high school.
Now retired, I'm passionate about creating digital resources that empower both new and veteran ELL/ESOL teachers with effective, time-saving tools to enrich their classrooms.
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Mexico Independence Day Activities | ESL Reading and Writing for 3rd–5th grade
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day while building essential language skills with this ESL-friendly reading, writing, and research unit designed for elementary and middle school students. Students explore the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Mexico’s Independence through structured activities that support vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and written expression. This resource includes a variety of print-and-go activities that can be used for whole-group instructio
2nd - 5th
Reading, Social Studies, Writing
CCSS
RF.5.4
, W.8.4
, W.8.7
Christmas Around the World | Research Templates for ESL
Christmas Around the World Research Project | ESL Cultural UnitBring global learning into your classroom this holiday season with this engaging Christmas Around the World research project designed specifically for ESL and elementary learners. Students will explore how different countries celebrate Christmas while building research, reading, and writing skills — all through structured, easy-to-follow graphic organizers. This low-prep cultural unit makes it simple to integrate geography, traditi
2nd - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.9
Also included in: Holidays and Celebrations Research Project BUNDLE
Gramática en Español MEGA Bundle | Partes de la Oración
Transform your Spanish grammar instruction with this comprehensive seasonal bundle designed to support students all year long. The Gramática en Español MEGA Bundle includes four engaging resources that guide students through the foundational parts of speech while maintaining high engagement through seasonal themes. Instead of reteaching grammar each quarter, you will have a structured system that supports skill development from beginning to end of the school year. This bundle includes 4 complet
2nd - 5th
Grammar, Spanish, World Languages
Navidad Alrededor del Mundo Proyecto | Christmas Around the World
Engage your students with a meaningful global holiday project! Take your students on a cultural journey with this Navidad Alrededor del Mundo Proyecto de Investigación. This engaging, no-prep activity helps students explore Christmas traditions from different countries while building reading, writing, and cultural awareness skills. This resource combines research, creativity, and writing in a structured and easy-to-use format. What’s Included: Country research pages (Australia, México, Franc
2nd - 8th
Spanish, World Languages
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.9
Also included in: Christmas Around the World Bilingual Bundle | English & Spanish
Central America & Caribbean Research Project | ESL-Friendly Templates
Support student research and cultural exploration with this ESL-friendly geography research project focused on Central America & Caribbean. This resource includes structured research templates and graphic organizers that guide students as they explore countries, maps, capitals, flags, culture, and key geographic features in a clear and accessible format. Designed especially for ESL and emerging writers, the templates provide enough structure to support independence without overwhelming studen
3rd - 9th
Geography, Social Studies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.9
Also included in: Americas Research Bundle | ESL-Friendly Geography Projects
A Christmas Carol ESL Novel Study | Guided Reading, Writing & Character Analysis
A Christmas Carol ESL Novel Study Reading Comprehension • Literary Analysis • Writing • Guided ReadingImmerse your students in Charles Dickens’ timeless classic with this comprehensive 36-page novel study, thoughtfully designed to strengthen reading comprehension, develop literary analysis skills, and promote meaningful written responses. This resource goes far beyond traditional worksheets — it provides a structured framework that helps students analyze characters, examine plot development, a
3rd - 8th
Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.9
Also included in: December Christmas & Winter Holiday Activities Bundle
ESL Color of the Week Activities | ELL Vocabulary & Routine Bundle for Newcomers
Build essential vocabulary with confidence using this Color of the Week ESL bundle, designed specifically for beginner ELL and newcomer students. This resource provides a structured, repetitive routine that helps young learners master color vocabulary through engaging, predictable weekly activities—perfect for students who need extra language support. Why Teachers Love This Resource ✔ Perfect for newcomer ESL students with little to no English✔ Builds vocabulary through repetition and routin
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Other (Arts), Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.1.3
, L.1.5a
Landforms Research Project | Geography Report Templates | Worksheets for ESL
Landforms Research Project | Print & Go Geography Unit Transform your geography instruction with this comprehensive Landforms Research Project designed to build content knowledge while strengthening research and writing skills. Designed with language learners in mind! Structured templates, visual supports, and guided writing spaces make this project ideal for ESL, ELL, and newcomer students while remaining rigorous for general education classrooms Perfect for upper elementary and middle school
3rd - 9th
English Language Arts, Geography, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.9
Places in My Community K–2 ESL Vocabulary Activities | 41-Page Print-and-Go Unit
Places in My Community – K–2 ESL Vocabulary Activities | 41-Page Print-and-Go UnitBuild essential community vocabulary while supporting early language development with this 41-page, print-and-go ESL unit designed for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade learners. This Places in My Community Activities Pack is ideal for ELL/ESL students, newcomers, and early readers, offering repeated exposure to high-frequency vocabulary through hands-on, visual, and interactive practice. Perfect for li
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Social Studies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+2
Yearlong ESL Guided Writing Prompts | Expanding Writers
Take student writing to the next level with structured prompts that help expanding writers develop stronger sentences, ideas, and organization. Why Teachers Love It: ✔ Encourages more detailed written responses ✔ Strengthens vocabulary and language structure ✔ Builds independence in writing ✔ Maintains predictable routines students thrive on ✔ Saves valuable planning time What’s Included: 48 writing prompts Guided templates that support idea development Engaging seasonal topics Print-and-g
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
+2
Also included in: Sight Words, Word Work, & Writing Prompts Second Grade BUNDLE
Short Vowel Word Family Worksheets Bundle | CVC Phonics Activities | No Prep K–1
Short Vowel CVC Word Family Worksheets – No Prep Phonics Practice for K–1 Build strong decoding and blending skills with this comprehensive Short Vowel CVC Word Family Bundle! This no-prep phonics bundle includes 19 short vowel word family packs designed to provide systematic, structured practice for beginning readers in kindergarten and 1st Grade. Perfect for: ✔ Science of Reading aligned classrooms ✔ Small group rotations ✔ Literacy centers ✔ Independent practice ✔ Homework ✔ ESL / ELL
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.2a
, RF.K.2d
+1
World Geography Research Bundle | ESL-Friendly Country Research Projects
Build global awareness and research skills with this complete World Geography Research Bundle, a comprehensive collection of ESL-friendly country research templates covering regions across the globe. This bundle brings together all regional research projects into one cohesive resource, allowing teachers to support geography instruction throughout the year. Students use structured templates to research countries, explore cultural elements, and organize information in a clear, manageable way. T
3rd - 9th
Geography, Social Studies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.9
Spanish Alphabet Activities Bundle | Kindergarten Spanish Phonics & Literacy
Looking for Spanish alphabet activities for kindergarten or dual language classrooms? This Spanish Alphabet Activities Bundle includes 30 complete letter sets designed to build Spanish phonics, letter recognition, handwriting, vocabulary, and early literacy skills for K–2 students. Perfect for Spanish immersion, bilingual, dual language, and elementary Spanish classrooms, this bundle provides structured, hands-on practice for every letter of the Spanish alphabet. This bundle includes 30 sets. Ea
K - 2nd
Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spanish
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
+1
Year Long Writing Prompts for ESL | Beginning Writing Activities
Support beginning writers all year long with predictable, structured prompts designed especially for ESL students and early writers. Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Provides weekly writing practice for the entire school year ✔ Builds sentence development and writing confidence ✔ Reduces planning time with ready-to-use templates ✔ Supports language development through guided writing ✔ Encourages drawing + writing connections for comprehension What’s Included: 48 guided writing prompts St
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
+2
Also included in: Word Work Grammar and Writing for Early ESL/ELL Students Bundle
Silent E Word Families Bundle | CVCe Phonics Activities | Long Vowel Sounds k-2
Master Long Vowel Sounds with Silent E (CVCe) Word Families! This Silent E Word Families Bundle helps Kindergarten and 1st Grade students master long vowel sounds through systematic CVCe phonics practice. Students learn how the magic e changes short vowels into long vowel sounds using structured, engaging activities. Perfect for: • Literacy centers • Small group instruction • Phonics intervention • Independent work • Homework • ESL / ELL support Students Will Practice: ✔ Reading CVCe w
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2a
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2
+2
Spanish Consonant Letters | Kindergarten Spanish Phonics Bundle
Looking for structured Spanish consonant activities for kindergarten or dual language classrooms? This Spanish Consonant Letters Bundle includes 22 complete phonics units designed to build Spanish letter recognition, beginning sound identification, decoding skills, vocabulary development, and early literacy confidence. Perfect for Spanish immersion, dual language, bilingual, and elementary Spanish classrooms, this bundle provides systematic, hands-on instruction to help students master Spanish
K - 2nd
Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spanish
OOK Phonics Activities | Long Vowel Word Family & Decoding Practice
Support early readers with these OOK phonics activities, designed to help students practice decoding, spelling, and recognizing words with the OOK phonics pattern. This resource includes structured phonics practice that can be used for whole-group instruction, small-group intervention, or independent literacy centers. Activities follow a consistent format so students can focus on the phonics skill while building confidence and independence. What’s Included ✔ Multiple phonics activities targ
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.2a
, RF.K.2b
+3
Dinosaur Research Project | Printable Report Templates for 1st–5th Grade ESL
Make research engaging and structured with this ready-to-use Dinosaur Research Project! Perfect for elementary students and beginner ESL/ELL learners, this printable dinosaur report booklet helps students organize their research, develop writing skills, and present their learning with confidence. With two template options for each dinosaur, you can easily differentiate for varying writing levels. What’s Included: ✔ 14 Dinosaur Research Templates ✔ 2 Versions Per Dinosaur (Write & Draw + Write
1st - 5th
Science, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.9
Eastern Hemisphere Research Bundle | ESL-Friendly Geography Projects
Help students explore the Eastern Hemisphere with this ESL-friendly geography research bundle, featuring Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. This resource supports research-based learning through structured templates that guide students in gathering information about countries, cultures, and geography in a clear, accessible format. The bundle is ideal for extended geography units or comparative studies across continents. What’s Included ✔ Research templates for countries in: Africa Asia
3rd - 9th
Geography, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.9
Earth Day Activities Bundle | Vocabulary & Research Project for Grades 3-6
Make Earth Day meaningful, engaging, and EASY to teach! This Earth Day Activities Bundle includes everything you need to teach environmental awareness while building students’ writing, vocabulary, and research skills. Perfect for Grades 3–6, this resource combines creative, academic, and hands-on activities to keep students engaged while learning about protecting our planet. What’s Included: ✔ Earth Day Posters (10 visual reminders for classroom discussion) ✔ Word Search + Answer Key (fun vocab
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Environment, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.9
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to ESL Village!
Over 20 years of experience in language education, holding a Professional Certificate in World Language - Spanish for Grades K-12, with an ESOL endorsement from the State of Florida Department of Education.
14 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) abroad, teaching all levels, from kindergarten through high school.
Now retired, I'm passionate about creating digital resources that empower both new and veteran ELL/ESOL teachers with effective, time-saving tools to enrich their classrooms.
Teaching style
My teaching style is engaging and fun, focused on making learning enjoyable through hands-on, interactive lessons.
My own education history
⭐️Bachelor's degree in Teaching a Second Language
⭐️Graduate-Level Teaching Training Program
⭐️ESOL/ELL endorsement courses at the Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership in Florida
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