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Hi! I’m an English learner myself with over 30 years of experience teaching EFL, ESL, and ELL students in Brazil and the United States. I create classroom-tested ESL and ELL resources that I use in my own middle school classroom to help multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners access grade-level content with visuals, scaffolds, and vocabulary support.
These resources are designed for ESL classes, newcomer support, intervention, small groups, and core content classrooms. I also share free teaching tips and vocabulary videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@crishoward
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American Constitution BUNDLE: Adapted ELL ESL Newcomer Activities + Text, Slides
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? 2026 Updates: The vocabulary packet (print + digital) "Branches of Government" has been added to this bundle, as well as additional activities (including speaking). In addition, the product's overall design has been updated. Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers. All you need t
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies
Social Studies Terms - ESL Newcomer Activities - Vocabulary Packet w/ Worksheets
In need of visuals for basic Social Studies vocabulary and ways to practice that vocabulary? Newcomers need multiple exposures to new words in order to acquire vocabulary, but a lot of times they get overwhelmed by the amount of new terms in class. Without additional practice, it is likely that very few of those words will be learned. In this bundle, you will find not only visuals for terms, but also ways to practice the words in reading, speaking and writing. Additionally, a final check where
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Geography, Social Studies
Scientific Method - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for a free video lesson for this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Science, Vocabulary
Social Studies Terms BUNDLE - ESL Newcomer Activities - Vocabulary Packets
In need of visuals for basic Social Studies vocabulary and ways to practice that vocabulary? Newcomers need multiple exposures to new words in order to acquire vocabulary, but a lot of times they get overwhelmed by the amount of new terms in class. Without additional practice, it is likely that very few of those words will be learned. In this digital and print bundle, you will find not only visuals for terms, but also ways to practice the words in reading, speaking and writing. Additionally, a
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Geography, Social Studies
The American Revolution - Flashcards +Adapted ESL ELL Assessments for Newcomers
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps ESL newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides flashcards for the learning about the historical event "The American Revolution", as well as checks
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Civics & Government - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here or the video lesson for this ESL packet. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to n
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Civics, Social Studies, Vocabulary
ELA Terms- ELL ESL Newcomer Activities:DIGITAL Vocabulary Packets, Google Slides
In need of visuals for basic ELA vocabulary and ways to practice that vocabulary? Newcomers need multiple exposures to new words in order to acquire vocabulary, but a lot of times they get overwhelmed by the amount of new terms in class. Without additional practice, it is likely that very few of those words will be learned. In this digital bundle, you will find not only visuals for terms, but also worksheets to practice the words in reading, speaking and writing. Additionally, a final check wh
1st - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Space & Solar System - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "The Solar System", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice at wor
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Science
Civil War - Flashcards + Adapted ESL ELL Assessments for Secondary Newcomers
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides visual cards for the historical event "Civil War", as well as checks for understanding and a final assessment
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Social Studies Terms - ESL Newcomer Activities - DIGITAL Vocabulary Packets
In need of visuals for basic Social Studies vocabulary and ways to practice that vocabulary? Newcomers need multiple exposures to new words in order to acquire vocabulary, but a lot of times they get overwhelmed by the amount of new terms in class. Without additional practice, it is likely that very few of those words will be learned. In this digital bundle, you will find not only visuals for terms, but also ways to practice the words in reading, speaking and writing. Additionally, a final che
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Geography, Social Studies
Ancient Civilizations - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Ancient Civilizations", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice a
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, Vocabulary, World History
American Symbols - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "American Symbols", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice at wo
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies
FREE Colony Crops ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet Unit Worksheets
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Colony Crops & Animals", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Native American Culture - ESL Newcomer Activities - Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Native American Culture", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Literary Genres & Analysis- ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Literary Genres & Analysis", as well as reading, speaking and writing pract
1st - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Colony People & Jobs- ESL Newcomer Activities - Vocabulary Packet w/ Worksheets
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Colony People and Jobs", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Westward Expansion - Flashcards + Adapted ESL ELL Assessments for Newcomers
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides flashcards for the learning about the historical event "Westward Expansion", as well as checks for understand
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Fall Things - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Unit, Worksheets
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for the video lesson related to this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are famili
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Vocabulary
Biographies: ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Slides, MLK Jr
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic like MLK Jr Day, President's Day, etc. that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for a video lesson related to this resource. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Age of Exploration - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Worksheet Packet
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Age of Exploration", as well as reading, speaking and writing practice at
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m an English learner myself with over 30 years of experience teaching EFL, ESL, and ELL students in Brazil and the United States. I create classroom-tested ESL and ELL resources that I use in my own middle school classroom to help multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners access grade-level content with visuals, scaffolds, and vocabulary support.
These resources are designed for ESL classes, newcomer support, intervention, small groups, and core content classrooms. I also share free teaching tips and vocabulary videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@crishoward
Teaching style
My teaching is grounded in the belief that students learn content through language. Why overwhelm students with more work when language is happening across the content areas?
I’m always learning, reflecting, and refining my practice to better support multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners.
Visual supports are a big part of my teaching, along with multiple exposures, meaningful practice, chunked information, and frequent checks for understanding. These are the same strategies I use in my classroom and in the ESL and ELL resources I create to help students access rigorous content with more clarity and confidence.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2022 Indiana University Southeast Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Award - related to supporting ELL student-teachers.
2024 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Building Bridges Award via New Neighbors Center - related to ELL consultancy work in multiple districts across Indiana.
2024-2025 Teacher Appreciation Grant by the Indiana Department of Education - related to English Leaners results in state tests.
2025 Best of Best K-12 ELL Teacher Nomination by INTESOL.
My own education history
2004 Bachelor's Degree in Secondary English Language Arts and Portuguese Language Arts
2009 Master's Degreee in Applied Linguistics focusing on ESL (English as a Second Language)
2017 Reading Intervention Specialist License
2025 Literacy Specialist Endorsement
Additional biographical information
- 14 years as an English as a Foreign Language teacher in Brazil (1995-2009) - all ages and English proficiency levels
- 6 years as an English as a Second Language teacher and coordinator (last 3 years there) in a Family Education program in the US (2010-2016) working with immigrant families of all proficiency levels
- 5 years as an English Language Learner teacher in an Elementary School in the US (2016-2021) - all grades and all levels
- 4 years as an English Language Learner teacher in an Middle School in the US (2021-2025) - newcomers up to high intermediate level.
- 9 years as an Adjunct Professor in the US (2017-present), courses include Applied Linguistics & Practicum, where I coached multiple ENL teachers.
- 6 years as an ESL & Family Engagement consultant (2020-present)
- 1 year as a Special Populations Instructional Coach (2025-present)
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