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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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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
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
Valentine's Day Bundle - ESL Newcomer Activities, ELL Text, Vocab Packet, Slides
Looking for a way to teach about Valentine's Day traditions and vocabulary to newcomers? This bundle provides two printable and digital resources on the topic of Valentine's Day 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. 2026 Update: Click here for a vocabulary video lesson related to this resource. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary f
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Context Clues for English Learners | ESL ELL Newcomer Reading Comprehension
Are your students guessing when they answer context clue questions? Most worksheets ask students to find the correct word to fill a blank, but don’t build the vocabulary students need to truly understand what they are reading. 💡 What Makes This Different This resource takes a vocabulary-first approach to context clues. Students don’t just guess—they: build word connectionsdevelop background knowledgeuse those connections to understand meaning in context👉 No more guessing—just understanding.
2nd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, L.3.1
+1
ESL ELL Spring Newcomer Activities: Text, Vocabulary Packet, Flashcards, 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? 2026 Update: Click here for a free 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,
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Thanksgiving Sub Plans - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Vocabulary Packets, Slides
Looking for sub plans for your newcomers during the week of Thanksgiving? This bundle provides two printable and digital vocabulary packets on the topic of Thanksgiving & Fall Food that are easy for subs to implement and will help your students develop vocabulary. The resources also include answer keys for quick checking. 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. Researc
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
Summer Season BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 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 learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This digital and printable newcomer text unit on the topic of "The Summer S
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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
ESL Black History Month: Secondary ELL Newcomer Text, Reading & Writing, Slides
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 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 learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This digital and printable newcomer text unit on the topic of "Black Histor
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Spring Season BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 2026 Update: Click here for a free 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 learn about the new culture they are now a part of. T
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Valentine's Day Traditions - Printable ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 2026 Update: Click here for a vocabulary 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 learn about the new culture they are now a par
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
School People & Places 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? 2025 Update: Click here for 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 t
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
School Verbs - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: DIGITAL + PRINT 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 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 t
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Easter Traditions BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? 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 learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This digital and printable newcomer text unit on the topic of "Easter Tradi
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
School Basics - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: DIGITAL + PRINT 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 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 t
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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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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