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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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Poetry & Figurative Language 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 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 adjecti
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Poetry, Vocabulary
Tell-Tale Heart Bundle: ESL Newcomer Activities, Adapted Text, Vocabulary Packet
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Incorporating scaffolds like visuals, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers. 2025 Update: Click here for a free video lesson on Plot Elements for this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words related to Plot Elements. All you need to teach the short story "
6th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
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
Memorial Day ESL Vocabulary Activities: Newcomer ELL Middle + High School Packet
🧩 Make Memorial Day ACCESSIBLE for ESL Newcomers Levels 1-2 Are your students getting lost when you introduce new content? This Memorial Day ESL Vocabulary Packet is designed specifically for beginner ELLs (Levels 1–2) who need visual, structured support before they can successfully read, write, and participate. Instead of overwhelming students with too much language at once, this resource builds understanding first—so learning can actually happen.🎯 What Makes This Different? ✔ Includes a
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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
ELL ESL Newcomer Activities - Printable Content Vocabulary Packets, Worksheets
Are you looking for ways to introduce and teach foundational academic vocabulary in the secondary content areas that includes visual resources while helping newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? 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. Multilingual students come to school and are tasked with learning content while also learning English, and that can be ve
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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
Lamb to the Slaughter Print Vocabulary Packet for Adapted ELL ESL Newcomer Text
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain text 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, games and activities for target vocabulary in the Adapted Text "Lamb to the Slaughter" (sold sep
6th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Vocabulary
ESL Newcomer Activities: Content Vocabulary Slides for Math History Science ELA
Looking for a powerful way to teach foundational academic vocabulary to secondary ESL newcomers—while building content knowledge and confidence across all subject areas?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. This comprehensive digital ESL vocabulary bundle provides structured, visual, and scaffolded resources to help newcomer and SLIFE students learn and retain aca
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Feelings Bundle - 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 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 adjecti
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
States of Matter - 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 t
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Science, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Plot Elements - 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 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 na
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Ancient Civilizations Bundle - ELL 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? 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 resources provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Ancient Civilizations",
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Social Studies, Vocabulary, World 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
Rational & Irrational Numbers - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary 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 "Rational & Irrational Numbers", as well as reading, speaking and writing pr
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Math
CCSS
8.NS.A.1
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
The Elevator - Bundle: Adapted ESL Newcomer Activities, Text + Vocabulary Packet
Who says English proficiency cannot be acquired while learning content? Incorporating scaffolds like visuals, chunking information, and providing interactive activities while reading texts are ways to support English and content learning for newcomers. All you need to teach the short story "The Elevator" for newcomers is available in this digital and print resource. Start by reading the one-paragraph summary in Spanish (and/or English) with students so they can have an overview of the story in
6th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
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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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