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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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Yearlong ELL ESL Newcomer Bell Ringers: Daily Warm-Ups for Multilingual Learners
Daily ESL Newcomer Bell Ringers – Low Prep, Print & DigitalDo your newcomers sit quietly at the beginning of class because they don’t know what to do? Are you looking for a simple daily routine for your ESL Level 1 and 2 newcomer students? These 366 ready-to-use ESL Newcomer Bell Ringers give your students structured language practice every day while helping them build vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Perfect for middle school and high school multilingual learners who need c
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, CCRA.L.2
ESL Newcomer Core Content Vocabulary Packets Digital Google Slides EL Activities
Who said English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content?2025 Update: I’ve started creating brief videos that give students visual explanations and offer listening practice for these lessons. View the growing collection here. Are you looking for ways to introduce and teach foundational academic vocabulary for ESL newcomers in the secondary content areas that include visual resources while helping ELL newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Multilingual students come to
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
SUPER FALL BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Packets,Slides
In need of a newcomer text, vocabulary packets, flashcards, activities and a game that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English 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. Please note that Halloween vocabulary is not included in the video. For newcomer
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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
ESL Newcomer Curriculum: Texts, Activities, Packets, Slides | Secondary ELL ESOL
Looking for a comprehensive, low-prep solution to support ESL and ELL newcomers in grades 6–12? This yearlong ESL bundle introduces American seasonal traditions, and holidays while building essential vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Ideal for ESL newcomers, this printable and digital resource includes bell ringers, vocabulary packets, scaffolded texts, flashcards, and speaking & writing activities that create structure and routine in the classroom—while supporting langua
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, L.8.4c
+4
US History Social Studies ESL Newcomer Activities, ELL Adapted Texts, Vocabulary
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Do you have ESL newcomer students who cannot access US History content because the materials are WAY beyond their proficiency level? Incorporating scaffolds like visual support, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers , since language is also happening in every content area!All you need to teach US historical events up to t
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, L.8.4c
+6
States of Matter Bundle - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Slides
Are you looking for a digital and print 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
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Science, Vocabulary, Writing
American Revolution Review US History Activities ESL ELL Newcomer Packet, Slides
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The American Revolution? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two lang
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
Yearlong ESL US History Bell Ringers: Digital and Print Activities for Newcomers
Are you looking for bell ringers for your newcomer students that also helps them develop vocabulary and practice writing? When learning a new language, newcomers need multiple exposures to vocabulary to learn new words. When vocabulary exposure is anchored to contextual, meaningful practice, the number of exposures needed to learn words reduces significantly according to research. Based on this knowledge, this YEARLONG digital and printable resource presents pictures for students to explore,
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. History, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
L.8.2
, L.8.2c
, CCRA.L.2
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
Civics & Government ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet Google Slides
Are you looking for a digital and print 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 th
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Civics, Social Studies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.8.4c
, L.8.6
, CCRA.L.2
+1
ESL Newcomer Activities: Back to School OR End of Year ELL Review Packet Slides
⭐⭐⭐ No-Prep, Google Slides, Print & Go ESL ActivitiesTwo Differentiated Levels (A & B) • Sub-Friendly ⭐⭐⭐ Are you searching for end-of-year or back-to-school ESL activities for English Learners and newcomer students that are meaningful, positive, and not overwhelming? Need ESL sub plans that are actually manageable for substitutes working with beginner ELLs? This digital and printable ESL resource for grades 6–12 is designed to support newcomer and emerging English Learners as they review
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Graphing, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
SUPER THANKSGIVING BUNDLE: ELL ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Packets, Slides
In need of a newcomer text, vocabulary packets, flashcards, activities and a game that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English 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. For newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at thei
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, U.S. History, Vocabulary
ESL Memorial Day Vocabulary | ELL Newcomer Visuals, Packet, Activities & Slides
Are you looking for a digital and print visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2026 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 bundle with digital and print resour
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. History, Vocabulary, Writing
New Year's Day & Resolutions Bundle - ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet
Are you looking for a digital and print visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for a free 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 bundle with digital and print r
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
ELL Newcomer Workbook: Reading & Writing Activities, ESL Summer Slides & Packet
Do you need a digital and printable workbook for your newcomer students to practice newly learned vocabulary in a way that is not overwhelming? Are you interested in a summer break packet to avoid the infamous summer slide? Or perhaps you are looking for ways to review previously learned vocabulary while also moving newcomers to sentence-level writing and paragraph-level reading? After the initial introduction to new vocabulary, newcomers need multiple ways to practice that vocabulary to reta
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
SUPER WINTER BUNDLE: Digital+Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Packets,Slides
In need of a newcomer text, vocabulary packets, flashcards, activities and a game that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for a video lesson related to this resource. For newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at their level are necessary to help them understand new words, get exposure to the English syntax, and
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
SUPER CHRISTMAS BUNDLE: ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Packets,Slides,Flashcards
In need of a newcomer text, vocabulary packets, flashcards, activities and a game that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 2025 Update: Click here for a free video lesson for this resource. Use it for extended listening and vocabulary practice. For newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at their level are necessary to help them understan
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
ESL Halloween Reading Unit: ELL Newcomer Activities, Vocabulary Packet, Slides
Looking for a way to teach about Halloween traditions and vocabulary to newcomers? This bundle provides two printable and digital resources on the topic of Easter that are easy to implement and will help your students develop vocabulary and learn about this winter holiday. The resources also include answer keys for quick checking. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nou
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
The US Constitution ELL Review Slides, Packet ESL Newcomer Activities US History
Are you looking for ways to review or assess background knowledge of your ELL level 1 or level 2 newcomers about The American Constitution? Are you also trying to get students ready for an English Proficiency test with materials that go beyond everyday vocabulary, and instead focus on Social Studies-related vocabulary? This printable and digital newcomer packet aims at achieving all those goals by providing practice in all 4 language domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in two la
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.2b
+3
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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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