ESL Teaching Resources
An extensive collection of English as a Second Language teaching resources. For students who speak a language or dialect other than Standard American English, access to language and literacy development is especially important. ESL students learn English at the same time as they are learning the content of each learning area through English. It is important to acknowledge and value all students' home language, prior knowledge and experiences of these students, and to build on these in developing the students’ literacy capabilities in the curriculum. This collection has not only posters and visual displays to use in your classroom, but also a large range of texts with associated content that encompass ESL in the classroom.
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Seize the Synonym Active Game
Grab, snatch, and match synonyms with an active synonyms game.
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Antonym Flashcards
Use flashcards to assist with your students' understanding of antonyms.
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Antonym Worksheets for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Build vocabulary skills with a pack of antonym worksheets for second and third grade.
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Antonym Poster
A poster showing the definition and examples of antonyms.
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Synonym Poster
Boost vocabulary with a printable Synonym Anchor Chart.
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Synonyms Anchor Chart Pack
Print a pack of colorful synonym posters to boost vocabulary in the classroom!
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Synonyms Worksheet Pack - First Grade
Practice identifying and using synonyms with a set of four synonym worksheets for first grade.
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Synonym Word Match Cards
Match pairs of synonyms with a set of printable synonym flash cards.
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Classroom Spinner Template - Synonym Activity
Spin your way to vocabulary mastery with a Synonyms classroom spinner template.
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Emotions Charts - Synonym Flashcards
Give your students the words and synonyms they need to express emotions and enhance their writing.
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Label Me! Picture Flashcards and Labeling Activity
Label the pictures to improve the vocabulary skills of your ESL learners with a vocabulary center.
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Synonyms or Antonyms? Upper Grades Sorting Activity
Identify synonyms and antonyms with a sorting activity designed for upper elementary students.
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Dinosaur Words - Word Wall Vocabulary Cards
Fifty-four dinosaur-related terms for a word wall.
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Alien Grab - Sorting by Category Activity
A fun sorting activity to identify toys from other everyday objects.
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Earthworms Everywhere - Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions
Enhance your students' comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills with this high-interest reading passage about earthworms!
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Color Adjectives Word Wall
Help support students color adjective use with our colorful word wall display.
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Decoding Strategy Poster Pack
Display different decoding strategies in the classroom with this printable poster pack.
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Silent Letters Worksheets - Word and Picture Match Up
Explore one and two-syllable words with silent letters with this set of 7 skill-targeted worksheets.
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Alphabet Playdough Mats for Fine Motor Development
A set of alphabet playdough letter mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify the letters of the alphabet.
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Word Study List - Long I Words
Introduce and explore words containing spelling patterns that make the “long i” sound with this long I words list.
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Write About It! Winter Sentence Builder Pack
Differentiate writing instruction in primary grades with a group of leveled informational writing prompts about winter
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Same or Different? Initial, Medial, Ending Sounds Interactive
Practice isolating beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words with a Google Slides interactive game.
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The Farm - Decodable Book
Introduce young readers to nonfiction text with a printable book about farms.
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Receptive Language Vocabulary — Cut and Sort Worksheet
Practice receptive language vocabulary with this cut and paste worksheet.